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Ministry of Home Affairs

Who we are

The Home Team works together as one, in close partnership with the community, to keep our Home safe and secure.

Last updated 7 September 2026
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We are the Guardians of Our Home

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) consists of MHA Headquarters, 7 Home Team departments and 3 statutory boards, and is known collectively as the Home Team. We work as One Home Team, in close partnership with the community, to keep Singapore safe and secure. Each Home Team Department has its specific roles and responsibilities, working towards a common mission and vision.

Our Home Team officers work tirelessly to keep Singapore safe and secure amidst an increasingly complex operating landscape. The Home Team is constantly innovating to ensure we are always ready and able to respond effectively, and to serve the public better.

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Our mission

We work together as one Home Team, and in partnership with the community, to keep Singapore safe and secure.

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Our organisation

Ministry Headquarters sets policies and reviews legislations to enable and safeguard the work of the Home Team. It provides strategic directions on key plans based on a comprehensive analysis of challenges, opportunities and priorities.

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The MHA Story

Learn about MHA's heritage

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We are One Home Team

The Home Team concept was launched in 1997. It centres around the idea that each of our 11 agencies has a specific role, but all share a common mission. We work as one with our community to keep Singapore safe and secure.

The Home Team Departments

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Singapore Police Force (SPF)

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Internal Security Department (ISD)

ISD keeps Singapore safe and sovereign for all Singaporeans by countering security threats to Singapore’s internal stability and sovereignty.

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Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

SCDF provides firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services and hazardous materials mitigation.

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Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

The ICA is responsible for securing Singapore’s borders against the entry of undesirable people and cargo through land, air and sea checkpoints.

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Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

SPS enforces the secure custody of offenders and rehabilitates them for a safe Singapore.

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Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

The Central Narcotics Bureau works towards a drug-free Singapore, through rigorous enforcement against drug activities.

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Home Team Academy (HTA)

As the Corporate University of the Home Team (HT), HTA plays a crucial role in developing HT leaders and officers.

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Statutory boards

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Home Team Science and Technology (HTX)

HTX integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions

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Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)

GRA is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is responsible for regulating the gambling industry in Singapore.

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Yellow Ribbon Singapore (YRSG)

As the lead agency championing the reintegration of ex-offenders, YRSG prepares them for their return into the national workforce.

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Be part of the Home Team

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Careers

With the Ministry Headquarters and 10 Home Team agencies, career opportunities are aplenty. Explore our uniformed and civilian careers today.

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Volunteers

Join the ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help keep Singapore safe and secure. Volunteer with the Home Team agency of your choice.

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Scholarships

Grow beyond expectation with the MHA Scholarships. Explore our uniformed and civilian scholarships available.

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Internships

Gain experience and get the opportunity to make an impact in the Home Team agency of your choice.