SINGAPORE – The threat of a terrorist attack in Singapore is at its highest level in recent times, in light of the Islamic State’s (ISIS) global expansion, including into South-east Asia, said Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam, who noted that the…
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Terror threat has morphed into a large, powerful monster, says Shanmugam
In spirit of SG50, Budget 2016 to set aside funds for ground-up activities
SINGAPORE – The community spirit that was displayed during last year’s SG50 celebrations has prompted the Government to set aside some funds in the upcoming Budget 2016 to support many more ground-up projects.
Announcing this during an appreciation dinner to…
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S’pore facing at least four types of terror threats, says Shanmugam
SINGAPORE – Cautioning that Singapore is a prime terrorism target for all, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said there are “at least” four possible types of threats the Republic is facing.
Speaking at the Home Team Leaders’ Forum yesterday, the minister said…
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Public security ‘more important than privacy’
SINGAPORE – Noting that national security and public safety comes above individual privacy, ordinary Singaporeans and terrorism experts TODAY spoke to backed the Government’s plans for more pervasive CCTV coverage across the island, saying it is a necessary…
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Singapore ‘must keep pace with terrorists’ changing tactics’
As the nature of terror threats evolve, police capabilities here will also have to adapt and be nimble in dealing with these new challenges, terrorism experts said.
One pointed out that the Al-Qaeda style of attacking, for example, typically means making a…
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STJobs Express Career Fair @ Suntec Convention Centre 19 – 20 Mar 2016 | SINGPromos.com
Career fair at Suntec, starts today till 20 Mar, Sunday
STJobs Express Career Fair @ Suntec Convention Centre 19 – 20 Mar 2016 | SINGPromos.com
The STJobs Express Career Fair 2016 will be held on 19 Mar and 20 Mar (10am – 6pm) at Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 405 & 406 (Level 4).
Small start-ups using big data to help consumers crunch information
Big data is one of the key thrusts in the Infocomm Media 2025 masterplan and start-ups such as Get.com and Carro are hoping to ride that wave of information to help consumers make more informed decisions.
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Singapore Police Force must evolve to deal with terror threats: Shanmugam
Even though the Singapore Police Force trains regularly using realistic facilities like the Police Coast Guard headquarters at the Brani Base, it won’t be enough against terror threats, says Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.
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Singapore, Australia to boost defence cooperation
Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen met his Australian counterpart Marise Payne in Sydney at the ninth meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee to discuss defence cooperation between the two countries.
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Woman in Keppel Club probe gets to withdraw part of her frozen assets for living and legal needs
March 18, 2016 11:33 PM
SINGAPORE – The woman at the centre of a probe into alleged fraud involving Keppel Club memberships will get to withdraw $2,500 per month for living expenses from her frozen assets following a High Court order on Friday.
