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Amendments to Police Force Act to Take Effect from 1 June 2015

29 May 2015

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Restriction Orders Issued Against Two Singaporeans and Lapse of Restriction Order Under Internal Security Act

16 January 2019

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Issuance of Orders of Detention and Restriction Orders against Four Self-Radicalised Singaporeans under the Internal Security Act

19 August 2016

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SPF and CNB to Conduct Consultations Leading to a Pilot on Video Recording of Interviews During Investigations

22 July 2015

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Detention of a Radicalised Singaporean and Lapse of Three Restriction Orders under the Internal Security Act

11 May 2018

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Introduction of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2024

07 March 2024

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Minister of State Sun Xueling Leads Official Delegation to the “No Money for Terror” Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing in New Delhi, India

21 November 2022

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The Singapore Police Force Scholarship and Home Affairs Uniformed Services Scholarship Award Ceremony 2016

12 August 2016

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Registration of Births and Deaths Bill

10 May 2021

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The Home Team Rounds Off Year-Long NS50 Celebrations with Istana Reception

03 November 2017

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Leadership Change in Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

12 July 2022

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MHA’s Response to Audit Observations in the Auditor-General’s Office Report

22 July 2021

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Singapore Announces its Candidature for the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs

17 April 2021

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Teck Ghee Residents Move from Awareness to Preparedness at their Emergency Preparedness Day

19 March 2017

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Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, to Attend the 4th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters

27 October 2015

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Public Order (Amendment) Bill 2017

09 March 2017

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Singapore and Brunei Seek to Strengthen Cooperation in Law Enforcement and Security

14 May 2015

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Tighter Safe Management Measures For Nightlife Establishments that Pivoted to F&B Operations

31 July 2021

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Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam’s Visit to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka from 6 to 8 January 2020

09 January 2020

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Appointment Of 70 Justices Of The Peace

01 September 2015

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MHA: Han Hui Hui’s Allegations in Blog Post False

14 March 2017

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Deprivation of Singapore Citizenship for a 58 year-old Naturalised Singapore Citizen

05 March 2018

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Review of Speakers’ Corner Rules

21 October 2016

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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Between the United Kingdom Home Office and the Ministry of Home Affairs

31 August 2018

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Overview of 2016 Safety and Security Situation

08 February 2017

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Lawyers for Liberty’s Proceedings Against Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs Struck Out by High Court of Malaysia

01 October 2020

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Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill

09 March 2017

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Amendments to the Private Security Industry Act

13 September 2021

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ISD's Reply to Media Queries on Japan Foreign Ministry Statement to Japanese Citizens Over Possible Terrorist Threats in Southeast Asia, Including Singapore

15 September 2021

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Commencement of the Serious Crimes and Counter Terrorism (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act on 1 Apr 2019

26 March 2019

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New Chairman for Casino Regulatory Authority

30 March 2015

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Renewal of the Law Enforcement and Homeland Security and Safety Cooperation Dialogue

31 August 2022

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Joint Efforts Against Illegal Remote Gambling and Problem Gambling During World Cup 2018

14 June 2018

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Key Recommendations of the Board of Inquiry on the Death of SCDF Full-Time National Serviceman Corporal Kok Yuen Chin

13 September 2018

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Minister of State Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim’s Presentation at the 24th International Corrections and Prisons Association Conference in Orlando, Florida

28 October 2022

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Response by the Ministry of Law and Ministry of Home Affairs to the Open Letter from the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute and the International Commission of Jurists

15 November 2022

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The 5th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters - Chairman’s Statement

21 October 2016

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Detention of Singaporean Youth Who Intended to Attack Muslims on the Anniversary of Christchurch Attacks in New Zealand

27 January 2021

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Issuance of Correction Directions Under the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act Regarding False Statements of Fact Concerning the Capital Sentence That Was Meted Out to Tangaraju S/O Suppiah

19 May 2023

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New Massage Establishments Act and Related Changes to Regulatory Requirements to Come into Force on 1 March 2018

28 February 2018

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Response to Statement Presented to MHA on 9 October 2023

18 October 2023

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Issuance of Correction Directions Under the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act Regarding False Allegations Against the Police Concerning an Incident at Yishun Avenue 5 in 2021

07 May 2023

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Overview of Safety and Security Situation in 2023

13 February 2024

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MHA Statement on Detention of Dan Tan Seet Eng

05 December 2015

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Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Bill

03 November 2020

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Commencement of the Fire Safety (Amendment) Act

11 September 2020

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Home Team Contingent Concludes Mission in Nepal

07 May 2015

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Issues with Generation of TOTO Quick Pick and System Roll Bets Placed Through Remote Platforms

15 January 2020

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First Reading of Home Team Science and Technology Agency Bill

08 July 2019

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Commencement of Debt Collection Act 2022

28 November 2023

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First Reading of Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill

13 September 2021

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Very Strong Public Support For Singapore's Anti-Drug Policies

17 May 2019

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Singapore Endorses Communique Signalling Commitment to Tackle Fraud at the Global Fraud Summit

12 March 2024

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Amendments to the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act and the Computer Misuse Act

18 April 2023

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Commencement of the Sedition (Repeal) Act 2021

01 November 2022

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National Community Engagement Programme Dialogue 2015

23 May 2015

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Deportation of Cameron Lachlan Milne

11 May 2022

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The Home Team Pays Tribute to its Officers and National Servicemen

13 April 2017

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Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2017

06 November 2017

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Update on Cases Under the Internal Security Act - 9 June

09 June 2021

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Changes to Regulation of Fruit Machines

20 July 2017

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Official Visit to Singapore by the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, His Excellency Yury Fedotov

11 December 2018

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Mid-Year Overview of Singapore’s Safety and Security Situation

29 August 2016

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Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024

10 January 2024

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Issuance of Correction Direction Under POFMA on Falsehoods Regarding Minister K Shanmugam’s Comments in Parliament on 4 October 2021

08 October 2021

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First Reading of Women's Charter (Amendment) Bill

07 October 2019

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Legislative Amendments to Clarify Process for Post-Appeal Applications in Capital Cases

07 November 2022

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Commencement of Amendments to the Computer Misuse Act and Corruption, Drug Trafficking, and Other Serious Offences (Confiscation of Benefits) Act

07 February 2024

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Investiture of Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Meritorious Service Medal) On Director, Brunei Internal Security Department

24 November 2015

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Leadership Changes in the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Home Team Academy (HTA)

31 July 2018

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MHA’s Reply to Media Queries on the Workers' Party’s Proposed Amendments to the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill

29 September 2021

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Additional Comments from MHA on Actions Taken Under the ISA

21 June 2017

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Commencement of the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2019

01 April 2019

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Infrastructure Protection Act to Take Effect from 18 Dec 2018

17 December 2018

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More than 4,000 Full-Time National Servicemen to attend Inaugural Enhanced Career Fair

18 November 2015

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First Reading of Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill 2016

29 January 2016

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MHA Statement on the Attacks in Jakarta

14 January 2016

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Singapore Accedes to the United Nations Trafficking in Persons Protocol

29 September 2015

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Key Leadership Changes in the Singapore Prison Service

15 June 2020

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Launch of Singapore’s National Approach Against Trafficking-In-Persons

10 March 2016

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MHA-AGC Joint Statement on Extradition of David James Roach to Singapore

30 October 2018

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Part-time Public Safety and Security Programme

11 March 2021

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Government Accepts Recommendations of the Security Tripartite Cluster

02 February 2023

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Extended Suspension of Basic Training Activities and Deferment of NSmen Activities Until 1 June 2020

22 April 2020

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Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Penal Code

09 September 2018

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Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill

09 January 2018

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Stepping Up at the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs

18 March 2023

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Update on MHA's Review Of Exemption of Food Products Containing Alcohol

17 January 2019

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Ministry of Home Affairs’ Response to Mr Richard Branson’s Blog Post on 24 April 2023

25 April 2023

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Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam’s Visit to the Philippines, 25 – 27 July 2017

26 July 2017

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HIC Provisions of the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act to Take Effect from 7 July 2022

06 July 2022

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Tripartite Advisory on Ensuring Sustainability of the Security Sector in View of COVID-19

06 May 2020

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MHA Statement on Joining of Foreign Armed Forces

10 March 2022

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MHA's Comments on Amos Yee's US Asylum Application

25 March 2017

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Residence and Security Arrangements for the President

02 October 2017

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Conferment of the Panglima Gagah Pasukan Polis (First Class Bravery Award) by Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V on Mr Loh Ngai Seng, Permanent Secretary (Transport) and Mr Hoong Wee Teck, Commissioner of Police

10 December 2017

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MHA Statement on Sentencing of Imam for Offensive Remarks

09 April 2017

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Commencement of the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) on 1 February 2024

30 January 2024

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59th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria

16 March 2016

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Saying No to Family Violence 21-Strong Taskforce to Lead National Effort

23 April 2020

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Guidance for Registered Societies on the Conduct of General Meetings and Governing Bodies’ Meetings During Periods of Safe Distancing Measures

02 May 2020

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Cancellation of Singapore Permanent Residence (SPR) Status - Huang Jing and Yang Xiuping

06 August 2017

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Appointment of Chairman and Members to the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) Board of Directors

20 November 2019

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Singapore Government Fulfills Assurance Given to UK Government for Extradition of David James Roach

25 July 2021

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20th Anniversary of ISD’s Operations Against Jemaah Islamiyah in Singapore

04 December 2021

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E-commerce Marketplace Transaction Safety Ratings 2023

04 May 2023

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Commencement of the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2023

01 June 2023

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Arrest and Detention of Self-Radicalised Singaporeans under the Internal Security Act

27 May 2015

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Update on the Death of Singapore Civil Defence Force Full-Time National Serviceman

16 May 2018

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First Reading of the Prisons (Amendment) Bill

01 November 2021

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More than 26,000 Home Team Frontliners have received the COVID-19 Vaccination

27 February 2021

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Official Opening of Harmony in Diversity Gallery

02 September 2016

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David James Roach's Extradition Request and Accompanying Assurance

14 February 2018

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The Singapore Government's Position on the use of Pharmaceutical Products Containing Cannabinoids

13 February 2019

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Rejection of Application by “States Times Review” to Cancel Correction Direction Under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act

03 January 2020

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Rejection of Application by Mr Jolovan Wham to Vary or Cancel Correction Direction Under the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019

14 October 2021

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MHA Statement on Caning of Convicted Drug Trafficker Yuen Ye Ming on 19 August 2020

21 August 2020

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Update on Terrorism-Related Case Under Internal Security Act

24 January 2022

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Amendments to the Police Force Act to Take Effect From 1 January 2022

30 December 2021

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MHA's Response to Asia Sentinel’s Article “Asia Sentinel Answer to Singapore Government Demand for Correction” Published on 29 May 2023

02 June 2023

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First Reading of the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill and the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No. 3) Bill

20 October 2022

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Protecting our Youths from Drugs

26 June 2015

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Salary Revisions for Officers on Ministry of Home Affairs Schemes of Service From 1 January 2023

31 October 2022

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Detention of Three Radicalised Indonesian Nationals Under the Internal Security Act

23 September 2019

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Overview of Safety and Security Situation in 2020

02 February 2021

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MINDEF and MHA to Provide Life and Personal Accident Insurance Coverage for all National Servicemen ​

21 June 2016

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Amendments to Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act to Take Effect from 1 Jan 2019

11 December 2018

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75 Years of Keeping Singapore Safe, Secure and Sovereign

25 October 2023

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Enhancements to Security Agency Grading Exercise and Protection for Private Security Officers

27 March 2020

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Designation of Chan Man Ping Philip as a Politically Significant Person Under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021

26 February 2024

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Government Accepts Recommendations of the Security Tripartite Cluster

12 November 2021

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Updates on Terrorism-Related Cases Under the Internal Security Act

30 November 2023

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First Singapore Presidency of FATF - Senior Advisor (International) MHA T. Raja Kumar Appointed As the Next FATF President

07 March 2022

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Lapse of Restriction Order Under The Internal Security Act

29 June 2017

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Singapore Announces Five-Pronged Strategy to Counter the Financing of Terrorism

07 October 2022

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Taskforce Releases 16 Recommendations to Break Cycles of Violence

23 September 2021

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Joint Statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

29 October 2018

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Singapore Ratifies the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Visa Exemption

13 April 2018

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Amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act to Take Effect from 1 June 2017

31 May 2017

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Issuance of Orders Under the Internal Security Act Against Two Self-Radicalised Singaporean Youths

21 February 2023

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Amendments to the Police Force Act

05 July 2021

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MHA Statement in Response to Media Queries on Abdul Somad Batubara

17 May 2022

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Next Phase in the SGSecure Movement

28 July 2023

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Expanding Cooperation on Continuing Education and Training

11 December 2019

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MHA’s Statement in Response to Media Queries Regarding Nagaenthran A/L K Dharmalingam (“Nagaenthran”)

03 November 2021

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Foreign Preachers Ismail Menk and Haslin Bin Baharim Not Allowed to Enter Singapore

30 October 2017

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Second Minister for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Masagos Zulkifli to Attend 10th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in Kuala Lumpur, 29 to 30 September 2015

28 September 2015

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Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, Mr Desmond Lee, Attends the 59th Session of the Commission of Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria, 14-16 March 2016

14 March 2016

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Joint Efforts to Tackle Unlawful and Problem Gambling During World Cup 2022

17 November 2022

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Issuance of Correction Direction Under the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act to Plan B

13 September 2023

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In Reply to Media Queries

16 June 2021

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Appointment of New Chairman and Members to Home Team Science and Technology Agency Board of Directors

30 November 2022

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Arrest and Detention Of A Self-Radicalised Singaporean Under the Internal Security Act

28 July 2015

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Second Minister for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Mr Masagos Zulkifli at the Emergency Asean Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime Concerning the Irregular Movement of Persons in the Southeast Asia Region

02 July 2015

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Statement by Minister K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, on Attacks in Paris

14 November 2015

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Terrorism (Suppression of Misuse of Radioactive Material) Act to Come into Force on 1 September 2017

30 August 2017

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Oral Reply to Parliamentary Questions on the High Court's Judgement in Parti Liyani v Public Prosecutor, by Mr Desmond Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

05 October 2020

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Some Amendments to the Prisons Act to Take Effect from 2 September 2022

01 September 2022

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Minister for Home Affairs and Law, Mr K Shanmugam to Attend the International Meeting on Counter-Terrorism, 10-11 August 2016 ​ Minister for Home Affairs a

09 August 2016

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Increasing Composition Fines and Demerit Points at Silver Zones and School Zones to Take Effect from 1 July 2021

28 June 2021

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Advisory to Presidential Election Candidates About the Threat of Foreign Interference and Cybersecurity Risks

15 August 2023

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Amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Act and the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore to Introduce a New Legislative Framework for Psychoactive Substances

24 February 2023

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The Singapore Police Force Scholarship and Home Team Scholarship Award Ceremony 2020

20 August 2020

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Rejection of Application by “The Online Citizen” to Cancel Correction Direction under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act

24 January 2020

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61st Session of The Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria

14 March 2018

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Comments From ISD on Incident at Buangkok Crescent

15 March 2022

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Singaporean Charged with Financing of Terrorism

19 July 2021

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Infrastructure Protection Bill 2017

11 September 2017

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MHA Statement on Thaipusam Procession

13 February 2015

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Government Accepts Recommendations to Place Stronger Emphasis on Skills and Competencies for Security Officers

16 November 2018

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MHA Scholarship and Sponsorship Awards 2023

28 July 2023

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Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act to Take Effect from 1 April 2015

31 March 2015

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Updates on Cases Under the Internal Security Act

01 February 2023

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First Reading of Sedition (Repeal) Bill

13 September 2021

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Update on Cases Under the Internal Security Act - 10 March

10 March 2021

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First Reading of the Fire Safety (Amendment) Bill

08 July 2019

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MHA’s Comments on Terror Attacks in Turkey and Belgium

22 March 2016

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Deprivation of Singapore Citizenship for a 43 Year-Old Naturalised Singapore Citizen ​​

09 January 2017

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Public Order and Safety (Special Powers) Bill 2018

27 February 2018

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A Second Set of Amendments to the Police Force Act to Take Effect from 2 September 2022

01 September 2022

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Issues with Some iTOTO Bets Placed Through Retail Counters & Remote Platforms, & 4D Quick Pick Bets Placed Through Telephone

31 January 2020

Press Releases
Increasing Composition Fines and Demerit Points at Silver Zones and School Zones

01 June 2021

Press Releases
Ministry of Home Affairs' Response to Sir Richard Branson's Blog Post on 10 October 2022

22 October 2022

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Investiture of Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Meritorious Service Medal) on Director, Malaysian Special Branch Royal Malaysia Police (July 2015 to September 2017)

25 September 2017

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The 10th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

01 October 2015

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Home Team Remains Vigilant Against the Threat of Terrorism

24 November 2020

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MHA Statement on the Issuance of Correction Direction Under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) Against the “States Times Review”

28 November 2019

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Mr T. Raja Kumar, Deputy Secretary (International), Ministry of Home Affairs Receives Prestigious State Award from the French Republic

04 October 2017

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Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2021

23 June 2021

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First Reading of Debt Collection Bill

01 August 2022

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Home Team Psychology Division

24 November 2023

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Public Order and Safety (Special Powers) Act to Take Effect from 16 May 2018

15 May 2018

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Appointment of 86 Justices of the Peace

24 April 2018

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Overview of Safety and Security Situation in 2021

08 February 2022

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Commencement of Women’s Charter (Amendment) Act

06 August 2020

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Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr K Shanmugam’s Visit to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

08 November 2017

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Government Accepts Security Tripartite Cluster’s Wage Recommendations for Security Officers

30 November 2023

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Issuance of Correction Directions and Targeted Correction Direction Under the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019 on Falsehoods Regarding Alleged Police Bullying

21 May 2021

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Amendments to the Private Security Industry Act to Take Effect From 1 May 2022

30 April 2022

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Rejection of Application by Xu Yuan Chen to Cancel Correction Direction Under the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019

22 May 2023

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Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2023

24 July 2023

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Zulfikar Bin Mohamad Shariff Charged Under Passports Act

08 October 2020

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Innovation Cooperation between Singapore and the Netherlands

17 April 2019

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Order of Detention Under the Internal Security Act – Singaporean Dickson Yeo

15 June 2021

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Additional Comments on the Detention & Releases under the Internal Security Act

30 July 2016

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Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr K Shanmugam’s Official Visit to Paris, France

27 April 2018

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Findings from Recent Studies on the Death Penalty in Singapore

19 October 2022

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First Reading of Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill and Gambling Control Bill

14 February 2022

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MHA Statement on Security Action Taken Against Myanmar Nationals Working in Singapore, for Organising Support for Armed Violence

10 July 2019

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Overview of 2015 Safety and Security Situation

10 February 2016

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MHA Statement on Singapore Citizenship

25 April 2023

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Harm Prevention Seminar 2020

20 January 2020

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Updates on Cases Under the Internal Security Act

10 May 2022

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First Reading of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill

06 May 2019

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Opening of the Home Team Human Performance Centre at Home Team Academy

17 October 2016

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Singapore Joins WeProtect Global Alliance

04 June 2022

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Advisory on New Offence of Causing or Contributing to Risk of Dangerous Fire

27 December 2019

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Massage Establishments Bill 2017

02 October 2017

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Organised Crime Act to Take Effect from 1 June 2016

25 May 2016

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The Singapore Police Force Scholarship and Ministry of Home Affairs Scholarships Award Ceremony 2023

19 August 2023

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Home Team Volunteer Network 10th Anniversary

28 October 2021

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MHA Statement on Allegations of Singapore’s Interference in Foreign Elections and Advisory Against the Importation of Foreign Politics

04 January 2024

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Rejection of Application by "The Online Citizen Asia" to Cancel Correction Direction Under the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019

28 May 2021

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MHA's Statement in Response to Further Media Queries Regarding Nagaenthran A/L K Dharmalingam

05 November 2021

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14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

11 March 2021

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Amendments to the Road Traffic Act to take effect from 1 November 2019

25 October 2019

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Historic Milestone: Inaugural Membership in the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs

16 March 2024

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Commencement of Amendments to the Registration of Criminals Act (RCA) on 12 June 2023

09 June 2023

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Dickson Yeo

30 December 2020

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MHA Statement on Court Of Appeal’s Judgement on Dan Tan’s Appeal

25 November 2015

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Singapore Police Force Scholarship (SPFS) & Home Team Scholarship Award Ceremony 2018

14 August 2018

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Introduction of Stillbirths and Births (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

07 November 2023

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New Initiatives to Streamline the Regulatory Obligations of the Massage Establishments Industry

30 March 2020

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Singapore Has Strong Framework for Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

27 September 2016

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Home Team Day 2024

24 February 2024

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Public Consultation on the Introduction of Detention for Public Protection and Enhanced Detention for Public Protection

02 July 2021

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Safety and Security Situation in 2018

20 February 2019

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Singapore Ratifies the ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children

26 January 2016

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The Singapore Police Force Scholarship and Home Team Scholarship Award Ceremony 2019

05 August 2019

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Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam’s Meeting With UK Home Secretary Priti Patel

22 January 2020

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Update on Terrorism-Related Arrests Under The Internal Security Act (ISA)

07 September 2017

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Issuance of Restriction Order Against Self-Radicalised Singaporean Under the Internal Security Act

29 June 2015

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Man Who Robbed Standard Chartered Bank Convicted and Sentenced

07 July 2021

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MHA Statement in Response to Ms Preeti Nair and Mr Subhas Nair’s Apology for the Rap Video

02 August 2019

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Orders of Detenion Issued Against Two Singaporeans Under The Internal Security Act

25 July 2019

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First Reading of Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2018

19 November 2018

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Strengthening Deterrence Against Irresponsible Driving

21 February 2019

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First Reading of the Home Affairs Uniformed Services Superannuation Amendment Bill

07 October 2019

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Statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs in Response to the International Drug Policy Consortium’s Article on the Use of Capital Punishment Against Drug-Related Offences

25 November 2022

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Enhancing Care and Protection for Victims of Sexual Crimes

17 February 2017

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First Reading of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill

01 August 2022

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Overview of Safety and Security Situation in 2022

08 February 2023

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Bangladesh National Charged with Financing of Terrorism

23 December 2021

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Commencement of Amendments to the Penal Code and Other Legislation on 1 January 2020

27 December 2019

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First Reading of Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

02 August 2021

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Singapore Reiterates Its Commitment to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs

19 March 2022

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Establishment of Gambling Regulatory Authority and Review of Gambling Laws

03 April 2020

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between the Home Team Academy and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

11 February 2016

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MHA Statement on Minister Shanmugam’s Visit to Kuala Lumpur from 25-26 January 2016

24 January 2016

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MHA Statement on Three Members of Match-fixing Syndicate Released from Detention and Placed on Police Supervision Orders

18 January 2016

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Update on Releases and Restriction Orders under the Internal Security Act

27 May 2015

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Update on Terrorism-Related Arrests Under The Internal Security Act (ISA) II

10 November 2017

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Dickson Yeo – 14 December

14 December 2021

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Detention of Eight Radicalised Bangladeshi Nationals under the Internal Security Act

03 May 2016

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Commencement of the Second Tranche of Provisions Under The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act

31 July 2019

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Senior Parliamentary Secretary Sun Xueling Leads Official Delegation to the “No Money for Terror” Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing in Melbourne, Australia

08 November 2019

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Detention and Releases under the Internal Security Act

29 July 2016

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Commencement of Section 424B of the Penal Code

27 July 2023

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Visit by Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K Shanmugam to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

29 April 2018

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Second Minister Masagos Zulkifli to Attend Regional Summit on Countering Violent Extremism

09 June 2015

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Amendments to the Road Traffic Act

05 April 2021

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Additional Comments from MHA on Detention of a Radicalised Singaporean under the Internal Security Act

12 June 2017

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Amendments to the Road Traffic Act to Take Effect from 29 and 30 June 2021

29 June 2021

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Additional Comments from MHA on ISA-Related Actions

06 October 2016

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Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr K Shanmugam’s Official Visit to Vietnam

06 December 2018

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Baseless Allegations of Unlawful Methods of Judicial Execution & Issuance of Correction Directions Under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act

22 January 2020

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Introduction of the Online Criminal Harms Bill

08 May 2023

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MHA Statement on Issuance of Restriction Order, Release on Suspension Direction and Cancellation of Orders of Detention

06 October 2016

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Singapore Pools and Singapore Turf Club Found Suitable to be Exempt Operators under Remote Gambling Act

29 September 2016

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Prevention of Human Trafficking Act to Take Effect from 1 March 2015

01 March 2015

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Provisions in the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act for Countering Foreign Interference via Local Proxies

12 December 2023

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MHA Statement in Response to Media Queries on ‘Red Lines’

12 January 2022

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Minister For Home Affairs And Law, Mr K Shanmugam To Attend The United Nations General Assembly Special Session On The World Drug Problem, 19-21 April 2016

18 April 2016

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Update on Regulation of Fruit Machines

03 May 2018

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First Reading of Serious Crimes and Counter-Terrorism (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018

01 October 2018

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Investiture of Pingat Jasa Gemilang (The Meritorious Service Medal) on Former Director, Malaysian Special Branch, Royal Malaysia Police

27 May 2022

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Update on Terrorism-Related Cases Under the Internal Security Act

11 January 2023

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Issuance of Correction Directions Under the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act Regarding False Statements of Fact in Asia Sentinel’s Article “Singapore Kills a Chicken to Scare the Monkeys” Published on 24 May 2023

26 May 2023

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Update on Actions Taken Under the Internal Security Act

25 June 2019

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Minister K Shanmugam’s Meeting with Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif on Sunday, 12 November 2017

12 November 2017

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Update on Terrorism-Related Cases Under the Internal Security Act

24 January 2024

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Home Team Tightens Measures in Fight Against COVID-19

16 May 2021

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MHA Statement in Response to Media Queries Arising from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Call for the Business Community in Singapore to Support the LGBT Community

04 August 2022

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Review of Public Entertainment Regulation and Public Entertainments and Meetings (Amendment) Bill 2017

03 April 2017

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6th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters in Hanoi, Vietnam

18 October 2018

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MHA’s Response to Leader of the Opposition’s Commentary on TODAY Online “Commentary: Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking Should Stay, but Certain Aspects of Drug Law Can Be Improved” (18 Aug 2022)

06 September 2022

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Update on Cases Under the Internal Security Act

10 February 2020

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60th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria

15 March 2017

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Amendments to the National Registration Act to Take Effect from 1 January 2017

29 December 2016

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Enhancement of MINDEF and MHA Group Insurance Coverage

03 January 2023

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Ministerial Segment of the 62nd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs Held in Vienna

16 March 2019

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Launch of Broadened Scope of SGSecure Responders' Network

21 January 2022

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Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs, Mr Masagos Zulkifli to Attend Summit on Countering Violent Extremism, 18-20 February 2015

17 February 2015

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First Reading of Maintenance of Religious Harmony (Amendment) Bill

02 September 2019

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Integrated Resorts to Invest S$9 billion in New World-Class Attractions and Experiences

03 April 2019

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Public Consultation on the Review of Gambling Laws

12 July 2021

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Launch of the National Cybercrime Action Plan

20 July 2016

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Deferment of Pilots for Nightclubs and Karaoke Outlets

19 January 2021

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Public Consultation on the Proposed Amendments to the Societies Act 1966

11 November 2022

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No Discrimination in Scheduling of Judicial Executions, and Clarification on Disclosure of Inmate’s Letters to the Attorney-General’s Chambers

22 September 2020

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Home Team's Largest Overseas Disaster Relief Operation

03 May 2015

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Commencement of Amendments to the Penal Code and Other Legislation

28 February 2022

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Official Visit of His Excellency Sayyid Badr Bin Hamid Bin Hamood Al Busaidi Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman and MG Idris Bin Abdulrahman Bin Hamoud Al Kindi National Security Council Secretary-general of the Sultanate of Oman, 4 to 6 Dec 2022

06 December 2022

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Arrests of 27 Radicalised Bangladeshi Nationals under the Internal Security Act

20 January 2016

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Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam’s Visit to the United States of America

27 April 2017

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Update on Implementation of Remote Gambling Act

08 July 2015

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MHA Statement on the False Posts Which Misrepresented Minister K Shanmugam’s Comments in Parliament on 4 October 2021

07 October 2021

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Appointment of New Members To HTX Board

01 September 2020

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ASEAN Remains Committed to a Zero-Tolerance Stance Against Drug Abuse

29 October 2015

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MHA Scholarship and Sponsorship Awards 2020

07 August 2020

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New Commissioner of Prisons

15 July 2016

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MHA Statement on Hartawan Aluwi

22 April 2016

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Issuance of Order of Detention and Restriction Order Under The Internal Security Act

20 June 2017

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Overview of Safety and Security Situation in 2019

04 February 2020

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Best Practices in Terrorist Rehabilitation

17 May 2016

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Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2017

01 June 2017

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Senior Parliamentary Secretary Amrin Amin's Presentation at the 21st International Corrections and Prisons Association Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina

29 October 2019

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MHA’s Statement in Response to Media Queries Regarding Mr Harpreet Singh’s Further Comments on Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act (FICA)

03 October 2021

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Restrictions on Prizes for Games Offered at Amusement Centres and Fun Fairs

01 February 2024

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New SGSecure Roadshow "Our Response Matters. We Make SGSecure"

24 August 2019

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Update of Cases Under the Internal Security Act

09 December 2020

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Singaporean Charged for Financing of Terrorism

15 April 2019

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The Home Team Celebrates SG50

28 May 2015

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Commencement of Civil Defence and Other Matters (Amendment) Act

01 February 2019

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First Reading of the Societies (Amendment) Bill

18 September 2023

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Issuance of Orders of Detention and Restriction Orders under the Internal Security Act

16 March 2016

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Amendments to the Immigration Act to Support ICA’s Digitalisation Initiatives and to Enhance Border Security

02 August 2023

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Revision of National Service Rank Allowance

30 November 2015

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Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2022

13 July 2022

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Detention of a Radicalised Singaporean and Suspension of Order of Detention Under the Internal Security Act

12 September 2018

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Home Team Training Programmes to be Accredited and Nationally Recognised under the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)’s Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) System

09 March 2016

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Joint Statement on Arrest of David James Roach in the United Kingdom

15 January 2018

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Home Team Contingent Departs for Nepal to Aid in Disaster Relief Efforts

26 April 2015

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Three Indonesian Nationals Charged with Financing of Terrorism

23 October 2019

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Update on Terrorism-Related Case Under Internal Security Act

03 May 2023

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Updates on Terrorism-Related Cases Under the Internal Security Act - 14 December

14 December 2021

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MHA Reviewing Exemption of Food Products Containing Alcohol

25 October 2018

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Overview of 2017 Safety and Security Situation

01 January 2018

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International Meeting on Counter-Terrorism, Bali, Indonesia

10 August 2016

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Additional Comments from MHA on Orders of Detention and Restriction Orders against Four Singaporeans

19 August 2016

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Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore to be Operational from 1 August 2022

31 July 2022

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Execution of Convicted Murderer

25 May 2016

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Detention of Two Self-Radicalised Singaporeans under the Internal Security Act

30 September 2015

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The Singapore Police Force Scholarship and Ministry of Home Affairs Scholarships Award Ceremony 2022

18 August 2022

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Rejection of Application by Transformative Justice Collective to Cancel or Vary Correction Direction Under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019

30 May 2023

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Suspension of Basic Training Activities at the Home Team Academy and the National Service Training Institute

06 April 2020

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Official Visit by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif Al Saud ​​

16 March 2018

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Appointment of 64 Justices of the Peace

01 September 2020

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Introduction of E-Commerce Marketplace Transaction Safety Ratings and Revised Technical Reference 76 on E-Commerce Transactions

14 May 2022

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Terrorism (Suppression Of Misuse Of Radioactive Material) Bill

03 April 2017

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Amendments to the Immigration Act to Take Effect from 1st April 2018

29 March 2018

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MHA Statement on ISIS Video Featuring Alleged Singaporean Fighter "Abu Uqayl"

24 September 2017

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Revision of National Service Allowance

29 May 2023

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Official Launch of the SGSecure Movement

24 September 2016

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ISD's Reply to Media Queries on the Detention of Singaporean Jemaah Islamiyah Fugitive Mohamed Hassan Bin Saynudin

10 June 2022

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Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2019

22 January 2019

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Detention of a Radicalised Singaporean under the Internal Security Act

12 June 2017

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Singaporean Charged with Financing of Terrorism II

16 September 2019

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Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill

07 March 2024

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University

20 August 2015

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First Reading of Organised Crime Bill

13 July 2015

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Security Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025

16 November 2022

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Joint Press Release of the 4th India-Singapore Joint Working Group Meeting on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime

21 May 2022

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Home Team Contingent Returns from Nepal

10 May 2015

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Start of Vaccination Exercise for Home Team Healthcare Frontliners

11 January 2021

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Update on Cases Under the Internal Security Act - 9 February

09 February 2021

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First Reading of National Registration (Amendment) Bill 2016

10 October 2016

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SGSecure in the Neighbourhood: Building a Community of Prepared Citizens

05 November 2016

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21 Members of Unregistered Local Chapter of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony Arrested Under the Societies Act

11 November 2020

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Selected Nightlife Businesses to Reopen under Pilots; Government Announces Measures for Nightlife Businesses to Pivot or Exit the Industry

06 November 2020

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Home Team to Progressively Resume Basic Training for Full-Time National Servicemen from 26 May

19 May 2020

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MHA's Response to Sir Richard Branson's Blog Post on 31 Oct 2022

05 November 2022

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Rejection of Miscellaneous Work Passes – Christian Preachers

08 September 2017

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Commencement of the Maintenance of Religious Harmony (Amendment) Act 2019 and Section 3 of the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2021

31 October 2022

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Intended Designation of Chan Man Ping Philip As Politically Significant Person Under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act

02 February 2024

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MHA Statement on Repatriation of La Nyalla Mattalitti

31 May 2016

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Investigations into Shincheonji Church of Jesus the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony in Singapore

28 February 2020

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Key Leadership Changes in The Singapore Police Force and Casino Regulatory Authority

09 May 2018

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SG Secure in the Neighbourhood: Building a Community of Prepared Citizens

28 May 2016

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Virtual Fitness Training for Home Team National Servicemen

21 December 2020

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Update on Terrorism-Related Arrest & Lapse of Restriction Orders Under The Internal Security Act (ISA)

09 January 2018

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Inclusion of More Categories of Workers as “Public Service Workers” Under the Protection From Harassment Act

02 July 2021

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Minister for Home Affairs Instructs POFMA Office to Issue Targeted Correction Direction to Twitter

09 October 2021

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Detention of Two Radicalised Singaporeans Under The Internal Security Act

15 February 2019

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First Reading of the Civil Defence and Other Matters Bill 2018

01 October 2018

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“Everyday Guardians” Care Packs Distributed to COVID-19 Frontliners Under Home Team Volunteer Network Initiative

01 June 2020

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Advisory on the Public Display of Foreign National Emblems in Relation to the Israel-Hamas Conflict

06 November 2023

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New Chairman for Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA)

28 March 2018

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MHA Statement on Court of Appeal’s Dismissal of the Online Citizen’s Appeal Against a POFMA Direction

08 October 2021

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Update on the Case of Deprivation of Citizenship

27 June 2018

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Amendments to the Public Order Act to Take Effect on 1 October 2017 ​

27 September 2017

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The Singapore Government’s Position on the Recommendations of the World Health Organisation Expert Committee on Drug Dependence, on Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Substances, Voted on at the Reconvened 63rd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

03 December 2020

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Additional Comments on the ISA Detention of Eight Radicalised Bangladeshi Nationals

04 May 2016

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First Reading of Criminal Law Reform Bill and the Government's Response to Feedback on it

11 February 2019

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MHA-CSA-ELD Advises Political Parties about Threat of Foreign Interference in Elections and Cybersecurity Risks

20 April 2020