K Shanmugam
Singapore
“Bank accounts are frozen when there is reason to suspect that the bank accounts are involved in illicit activities, including money laundering activities.”
“The Singapore Police Force does not track the requested data. Distinguishing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content typically requires more detailed forensic examination which may not be necessary in every investigation and may also not be conclusive as to whether AI-generative tools were used.”
“The Building and Construction Authority’s Code on Accessibility provides baseline requirements for accessible and inclusive buildings. It stipulates a minimum width of 1.5 metres or 1.8 metres for primary accessible routes, depending on the building type.”
“The Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Driving Licence) Rules under the Road Traffic Act set out the scope of the medical assessment required for motorists aged 65 and above who wish to retain their driving licences.”
“When a Police report has been made, the Police will investigate to determine if a criminal offence has been committed. If there is reasonable suspicion that a case is scam-related, the Police can direct online service providers to restrict Singapore users' access to the relevant online activity under the Online Criminal Harms Act.”
“Through intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement actions, the cross-border operation disrupted a transnational drug trafficking syndicate and downstream drug trafficking activities, with the UK arresting seven persons so far and further investigations underway.”
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“The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Traffic Police have not commissioned studies on the impact of multiple mounted mobile devices or digital screens on reaction time and driving performance. It is the driver's responsibility to stay alert on the roads at all times and drive safely. The key issue is not the installation or mounting of devices, but in the wrongful use of such devices while driving. Disallowing the mounting of devices could be counterproductive, as drivers may instead hold their devices in their hands while driving, which poses a graver risk and is precisely the behaviour that the law prohibits. Singapore already has comprehensive rules governing the wrongful use of mobile devices while driving. Under section 65B(1) of the Road Traffic Act, a driver commits an offence if he or she holds a mobile communication device and uses any of its communicative or other functions while the vehicle is in motion. No proof of harm is required. A first-time offender is liable to a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both. A repeat offender faces a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both. The offence also carries 12 demerit points with a composition fine of $400 for light vehicles and $500 for heavy vehicles. Offences committed in School Zones, Silver Zones or Friendly Zones Streets incur two additional demerit points and an additional $100 fine. Rule 126 of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules makes it an offence to install any visual display unit in a manner that poses a safety hazard or causes distraction. Taken together, the current rules are adequate in targeting the wrongful and distracting use of mobile devices while driving.”
“As of 15 February 2026, 12 Restriction Orders (ROs) have been issued. Of these, one had been lifted as the individual was assessed to no longer be at risk of transferring money to the scammer, two had ceased as they had reached the statutory maximum of five extensions, while nine remain in effect. Scam victims subjected to an RO can apply to the Police to transfer or withdraw money from their bank accounts. About 10 out of the 12 RO recipients had requested for money withdrawals for daily expenses, which the Police had approved. The remaining two RO recipients did not request to transfer or withdraw any money. Requests relating to funds for legitimate purposes, such as daily expenses and bills, are processed quickly to minimise inconvenience to the RO recipients. The banks have assessed that significant system changes are required to allow for graduated restrictions. We have therefore decided not to prioritise the development of such graduated restrictions at this time.”
“The Police do not track the time taken to locate a missing person. This can vary significantly from case to case. When the Police receive a missing person report, investigations will be launched to locate the person. The Police will accord priority to vulnerable missing persons, including young children, elderly persons and persons with intellectual disabilities. Typically, the large majority of vulnerable missing persons are found within the day. The Police will pursue all available leads to locate the missing person, which may include working with online service providers and publishing online appeals for information, with the consent of the family. As investigations are dynamic and specific to each case, we do not track either the number of cases (a) resolved with the help of public information; or (b) where online service providers were engaged.”
“The Member may refer to the reply to Parliamentary Question No 11, asked by Ms Hazlina Abdul Halim, for the Sitting on 2 March 2026. [Please refer to "Measures, Penalties and Enforcement Contained in Upcoming Regulations of Sale of Blind Boxes", Official Report, 2 March 2026, Vol 96, Issue 22, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]”
“The myResponder app activates registered members of the public, known as Community First Responders (CFRs), to respond to minor fires, such as rubbish chute fires. In the case of more serious fires, such as fires in the Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats, it is safer for these to be dealt with by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). CFRs might not have the appropriate training to deal with such fires safely. Hence, there are no plans to alert and activate CFRs through the myResponder app to put out such fires nor to assist in evacuation. When there is a fire in a HDB flat, if it is necessary to evacuate the residents, SCDF usually prioritises the residents on the floor affected by the fire and those residing two floors above that, rather than the whole building. Residents on the other floors should remain in their home for their own safety. Elderly and mobility-impaired residents who cannot evacuate independently should also stay in their home in a safe room, close the door, inform the authorities about their location and await assistance for evacuation if necessary. However, there may be situations where such residents must be evacuated before SCDF's arrival. To this end, SCDF has been helping grassroots organisations, like the People Association’s Community Emergency and Engagement Committees, to plan and conduct evacuation drills and exercises.”
“The Police do not track the requested data. The Singapore Police Force is a lean force. We have explained before, including in this House, that Police focus on law-and-order concerns. There are many activities that may cause some form of nuisance or disamenities, but which do not pose law and order concerns. Such cases will be referred to the relevant agency for follow-up. Depending on the nature of the disamenity, there may be an offence disclosed. When a non-arrestable offence takes place, the complainant may be asked to file a Magistrate's Complaint or consider mediation at the Community Mediation Centre in cases of private nuisance. If mediation fails, and the case involves unreasonable interference with a neighbour's enjoyment or use of his or her residence, the neighbour may consider filing a claim with the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals (CDRT). If the claim is made out, the CDRT can issue an order requiring the respondent to take steps to stop the unreasonable interference. The CDRT may also require the respondent to pay damages. Failure to comply with a CDRT order may result in the issuance of a Special Direction (SD) and non-compliance with an SD is a criminal offence that the Police will enforce. Where there are recurring calls, the Police will work with stakeholders to assess and address the underlying causes.”
“Yellow Ribbon Singapore (YRSG) and Singapore Prison Service (SPS) provide inmates with access to digital tools and skills training that are aligned with job market demands. Since 2022, YRSG has progressively introduced numerous digital skills training programmes for inmates, including introductory computing skills, proficiency training in workplace productivity tools and cybersecurity awareness, benefitting about 3,600 inmates. YRSG and SPS are also exploring collaboration with various organisations to deliver training on artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and skills. In March 2026, SPS will, in collaboration with the Infocomm Media Development Authority's Seniors Go Digital programme, trial a programme that equips elderly inmates with basic knowledge and usage of common Generative AI tools. In 2026, YRSG will also commence "SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace 2.0" training for community supervisees, which will equip them with essential digital skills, including AI-related skills.”
“Foreign nationals will be deported by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) pursuant to the Immigration Act (IA) 1959 if they have committed criminal offences, or if their continued presence in Singapore is undesirable or prejudicial to public security in Singapore. In 2025, approximately 2,500 foreign nationals holding either an Employment Pass, an S Pass or a Work Permit were deported by ICA under the IA. Seventeen deportation appeals were received, of which none were successful. We are unable to provide details of the appeals and the considerations for the decisions.”
“The Ministry of Home Affairs will share the specifics of the blind box regulations when we are ready, around mid-2026. These regulations aim to mitigate the gambling inducement risk of blind boxes, including the potential of a product to induce consumers to spend excessively. Additional measures, such as age-based restrictions and probability disclosure, will be considered subsequently as we need more time to study them.”
“This will be a substantial change in the law, which could lead to people being charged for murder, and face the death penalty, or culpable homicide, even if they did not intend to cause death and did not know that death would likely be caused. Let me also assure Members. The Ministry of Home Affairs has been increasing penalties and tightening the rules, in respect of traffic accidents. And the Ministry has also been actively considering the possibility of legislating some additional offences where: (a) the offender drives a motor vehicle on a road in such a manner that endangers another person's life or personal safety; (b) the offender did so with the purpose of endangering another person's life or personal safety; and (c) the offender's driving caused death or grievous hurt to another person. However, such offenders will not face the death penalty.”
“Today, when a person does an act which causes a death, there are provisions in the Penal Code to charge such a person for murder or culpable homicide. This will include deaths caused through the use of a vehicle. These offences are in addition to the driving offences in the Road Traffic Act. The charge brought against an offender will depend on various factors, in particular, the offender's state of mind when committing the offence. If the offender intended to cause a person's death using a vehicle, he may be charged for murder under s 300(a) of the Penal Code, which carries the mandatory death penalty. If the offender knew that his driving was so imminently dangerous that it must in all probability cause death or bodily injury that is likely to cause death, he may be liable for murder under s 300(d) of the Penal Code, which carries the discretionary death penalty. Where the offender's state of mind does not meet these thresholds, but the offender knew that his or her driving was likely to cause death, the offender may still be liable for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under s 304(b) of the Penal Code. This is punishable with imprisonment of up to 15 years or with a fine or with caning, or with a combination of such punishments. For example, in October 2025, charges of culpable homicide were brought in relation to two fatal traffic accidents. These cases are currently before the Courts. Most offenders who cause death while driving are prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act, as these offenders usually do not have the requisite state of mind for a charge of murder or culpable homicide to be brought against them. It is not clear from the Member's question if he is suggesting that all such cases should be prosecuted as murder or culpable homicide.”
“The Member may wish to refer to the written reply in response to Parliamentary Question No 7 delivered on 25 February 2026. [Please refer to "License Suspensions due to Erroneously Issued Speeding Tickets and Recourse Available for Affected Vocational Drivers", Official Report, 25 February 2026, Vol 96, Issue 19, Written Answers to Questions section.]”
“Foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines exceeding a certain threshold may be denied entry into Singapore at the land checkpoints. These outstanding fines must be paid before the foreign-registered vehicle is allowed entry. We do not reveal the threshold for operational reasons. The Police will issue a Police Gazette against persons who fail to comply with court summonses for traffic offences. They may be stopped at the checkpoints or during Police checks.”
“The Traffic Police (TP) has encountered instances where non-standard registration plates have made the identification of vehicles challenging. TP refers such cases to the Land Transport Authority for enforcement. It is an offence to use vehicle licence plates that do not conform to the specifications set out in the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules. We do not track the number of such instances.”
“On average, between 2023 and 2025, 159 inmates were emplaced on the Employment Preparation Scheme (EmPS) each year. This was about 4% of the penal inmate population during those years1. Inmates emplaced on EmPS are generally those who have poor family support and have more complex reintegration needs. Inmates may not be emplaced on EmPS if they have poor conduct in prison, respond poorly to the rehabilitation programmes offered by the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) or are assessed to present a risk to public safety. Table 1 below shows the two-year recidivism rate of penal inmates emplaced on EmPS compared to all penal inmates.”
“We do not publish data on the grant of Permanent Resident (PR) and Singapore citizenship by nationality, ethnicity, religion and other such attributes. The Singapore citizenship population by ethnicity is published annually, and the current ethnic mix as of June 2025 are: The basis on which Singapore citizenships and PRs are granted have been explained. Our low and declining birth rate means that we are not replacing ourselves. Without immigration, our population will decline, it will be increasingly difficult to meet our national security and defence needs, and our city and economy will lose the dynamism that makes us exceptional. Fewer births also mean fewer working people over the next two to three decades, and a smaller working-age population to support a rapidly growing elderly population. Our first priority will always be to support and encourage Singaporeans to start families and have more children. But to complement that, we will continue to take a careful and measured approach towards immigration while stepping up integration efforts.”
“As of 15 February 2026, 12 Restriction Orders (ROs) have been issued. Of these, one had been lifted as the individual was assessed to no longer be at risk of transferring money to the scammer, two had ceased as they had reached the statutory maximum of five extensions, while nine remain in effect. ROs apply only to bank accounts and credit facilities, which are the primary means by which individuals may access funds and transfer money to scammers. There is no need to expand the scope of ROs to other payment channels for now, as the restrictions on bank accounts and credit facilities already significantly reduce the risk of the victims transferring money to the scammers. We will continue to work with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to monitor the scam situation and consider expanding the scope of the RO, if necessary.”
“Youths arrested for minor offences can benefit from diversionary programmes to rehabilitate them in a community setting. They receive interventions to help them understand the consequences of and take responsibility for their actions, identify triggers and develop self-management plans to control their impulses.”
“The 36.2% increase in the population of young inmates under the custody of the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) was largely driven by the increase in the number of young inmates incarcerated for commercial crimes, such as unlicensed moneylending and money mule offences. SPS's assault rates remain low compared to other jurisdictions. Nonetheless, SPS takes every assault incident seriously, and uses a multi-pronged approach to prevent and manage such incidents. This includes Restorative Practice activities which help inmates proactively address sources of inter-personal tension. SPS also leverages technology to detect and respond to incidents swiftly. SPS recognises that young inmates can face unique challenges, including adjustment issues upon incarceration and weaker self-control, which can result in them resorting to violence more easily. Young inmates with identified risks and rehabilitation needs may undergo tailored psychology-based correctional programmes. These evidence-informed programmes equip them with life skills, such as regulation of emotions, and resisting anti-social peer influence. They also deal with thinking patterns related to violent behaviour and crime. The programmes are reviewed periodically to ensure that they remain relevant. Their effectiveness is measured based on outcomes, such as the inmates’ motivation to change and attitude towards crime. Upstream, the National Committee on Preventing Offending and Re-offending steers and coordinates whole-of-Government efforts to reduce crime, including among at-risk youths. For example, under MSF's YouthGO! Programme, staff engage and build rapport with at-risk youths while incorporating interventions to reduce their risky behaviour and bring on board their parents where necessary.”
“The Ministry of Home Affairs is assessing the effectiveness of the measures implemented by Carousell in preventing the misuse of SingPass-verified accounts and will provide an update when ready. We continue to monitor the scam situation on Carousell closely and will consider further measures if necessary.”
“No drivers had their licence suspended due to the speeding tickets erroneously issued.”
“The Central Narcotics Bureau does not track the statistics requested by the Member.”
“The Traffic Police (TP) conduct monthly audits on all speed enforcement cameras, which includes verifying that the speed settings are accurate. Where there are lapses by contractors, they will be subject to financial penalties or contract termination in accordance with the contractual agreements. Motorists who wish to dispute a speeding offence may submit an appeal to TP via the Singapore Police Force's e-services. Where the review of appeals suggests anomalies in the speed camera settings, TP will verify the camera settings and engage the contractor to fix the camera if necessary.”
“The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) takes several factors into account in assessing Long-Term Visit Pass applications for foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, including the length of marriage, whether the couple has children from the marriage, the ability of the household to financially sustain themselves and whether they have any adverse records. Where applicants declare specific caregiving needs, ICA also takes that into account. Couples should check, before they get married, on the likelihood of the foreign partner obtaining long-term stay facilities. Every application has to in essence, among other factors, not end up requiring the Singaporean taxpayer to pay more eventually.”
“This is an indication of the effectiveness of our preventive drug education efforts, which includes the DIH campaign.”
“The Dadah Itu Haram (DIH) campaign was launched in April 2017, in consultation with community leaders, to raise awareness within the Malay community about the harms of drugs. The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and all 70 mosques in Singapore help spread the DIH message widely to the Malay community. With the launch of the DIH grant for mosques in August 2024, an estimated 4,000 participants are engaged via mosques' DIH-related events and activities yearly. A Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) survey of the Malay community in 2020 found that 75% were aware of the DIH campaign, and 71% had a positive perception of it. CNB reviewed the detailed findings together with MUIS and community leaders. Following this review, the DIH's campaign focus shifted from merely raising awareness, to encouraging mutual care and a healthy and drug-free lifestyle. The DIH tagline was refreshed in 2022 with the message, "Ambil Peduli, Hadir Di Sisi", meaning "Show Care, Be There". Over the years, the DIH campaign has built up a strong ecosystem of partners and programmes to reach out to youths, including at-risk youths, through activities, such as futsal and cycling. Ex-abusers who have stories that youths can relate to, are also invited to share their experiences and help guide youths away from drugs. The Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) conduct regular surveys to understand public perceptions and attitudes towards drugs and drug policies in Singapore. NCADA's latest 2025 National Drug Perception Survey found that attitudes towards drugs amongst youths have turned more conservative, as more youths perceive that drug abuse is harmful. 87.7% held conservative views, compared to 83.2% in 2023.”
“Police will initiate investigations into reports of Voluntarily Causing Hurt (VCH) where there is harm to public interest and safety, it involves vulnerable victims or there are other aggravating factors, including whether it is a repeat offence by the perpetrator. Otherwise, the Police will advise complainants to file a Magistrate's Complaint instead. Between 2023 to 2025, there were about 14,000 reported cases of VCH each year. Approximately 30% of these cases were investigated. The Police do not track whether an investigation was initiated by the Police or directed by a Magistrate.”
“Between 2021 and 2025, the Traffic Police (TP) recorded an annual average of about 190 dangerous driving and close to 18,000 careless driving offences. The Government adopts a four-pronged approach to road safety, involving enforcement, penalties, public education and road infrastructure. For example, TP has started activating the speed enforcement function in some red-light cameras. TP has also strengthened its traffic violation detection capabilities with the new Traffic Violation Enforcement Cameras, which have been deployed at some accident-prone areas and locations where offences are frequently reported. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) raised the fines and demerit points for speeding violations from 1 January 2026. MHA and TP are considering further measures to enhance road safety and will announce them when ready.”
“For Long-Term Visit Pass applications for foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, several factors are taken into account, including the length of marriage, whether the couple has children from the marriage, the ability of the sponsor to support the family and the presence of adverse records. We do not publish detailed criteria either for the above applications or other applications for residency. Publishing such criteria could affect our international relations. Second, it might also help people game our system. For similar reasons, we do not publish approval and rejection rates by nationality, as this could cause bilateral sensitivities and is not in our national interest.”
“The Central Narcotics Bureau does not collect data on the mental health history of arrested drug abusers. The Singapore Prison Service assesses all inmates admitted to prison and the Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC), including first-time drug abusers, on the state of their physical and mental health. As part of the screening process, the Prison Medical Officer will refer to the National Electronic Health Record System to check the inmate's pre-existing health conditions, including mental health conditions. The inmate is also required to complete a screening questionnaire, for the Prison Medical Officer to gather information on his past medical history and mental well-being. As at end-December 2024, about 10% of the total inmate population, which includes inmates in the DRC, were diagnosed with some form of mental health condition.”
“To date, no directions have been issued under the Broadcasting Act or the Online Criminal Harms Act to restrict access to or remove online content promoting radical, violent or extremist acts. Such content is likely to violate the terms of service or community guidelines of online platforms and may therefore be removed by the platforms proactively or upon reports from users. We have thus not found it necessary to exercise legal levers to compel the removal of such content, though we are prepared to do so if necessary.”
“Informal activities, such as dancing, are generally permissible in public spaces if they do not obstruct other members of the public or cause a nuisance. The Police will only intervene if there are law and order concerns.”
“The Traffic Police will continue to monitor the road traffic trends relating to motorists who convert their foreign driving licence and will review requirements where necessary.”
“Depending on the facts of the case, a person who makes false security threats may be charged under section 268A of the Penal Code for communicating false information of a harmful thing. This offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment and $50,000 fine upon conviction. We assess this to remain adequate. Under the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA), the Government can issue directions to prevent online criminal activities, including activities which disclose an offence under section 268A of the Penal Code, from interacting with or reaching Singapore users. Failure to comply with the directions is an offence under OCHA. Under the SGSecure Movement, the Ministry of Home Affairs and our partner agencies have been engaging members of the public on how to spot, report and respond effectively to suspicious activity. These messages are carried across many touchpoints – from direct engagement of various demographics to digital communications through the SGSecure website and social media accounts. We refresh our engagement and communication strategies regularly to maintain their relevance.”
“The Police do not track Police reports of cases which were regarded as civil in nature. Assessments are made on the facts and, where necessary, advice is obtained from the Attorney-General's Chambers on whether a case is likely criminal and can be the subject of prosecution.”
“The Traffic Police has not tracked the number of appeals made on grounds of erroneous Global Positioning System (GPS) prompts. The position taken has been that it is for the motorist to follow road signs regardless of what their GPS prompts will tell them. The road signs will tell them whether they can or cannot make a U-turn. We thank the Member for the suggestion and will look into notifying navigation companies when we come across credible reports of allegedly erroneous GPS prompts.”
“Foreign-registered vehicles caught for traffic offences will have composition fines tagged to them. Vehicles with outstanding fines, including for traffic offences, may be denied entry into Singapore at the land checkpoints. Outstanding fines must be paid before the vehicle is allowed entry. The Ministry of Home Affairs is considering additional measures against foreign motorists who commit traffic offences in Singapore and will announce details when ready.”
“The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Gambling Regulatory Authority had studied this issue and have decided to introduce regulations stipulating the conditions under which blind boxes may be offered, to better manage gambling inducement risks. The regulations are being drafted. The Member's suggestion to have mandatory and standardised odds and probability disclosure will be among the points that will be considered for the regulations.”
“Police have not received any information that suggests possible criminal activities in Singapore arising from the Epstein Files.”
“The Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR) recognises that children under a certain age are not mature enough to fully understand the nature and consequences of their conduct and, as such, should not be held criminally liable for their actions. When the Police respond to cases involving children below the MACR, their priority is therefore to ensure the safety of parties involved, especially during the onset of the incident, while facilitating the child's rehabilitation and well-being. To support the offending child's rehabilitation, there are existing referral mechanisms to provide support and interventions. Police may refer the case to the child's school, where appropriate, for follow-ups, which can include disciplinary action or restorative actions to mend relationships between involved students. Police can also refer cases to a Family Service Centre, which will work with the family on improving family functioning issues; or to the Institute of Mental Health, for assessment on any mental disorder that may have contributed to the child's behaviour. Families also play a crucial role in supporting their child's rehabilitation. Schools and agencies will work closely with the parents to support their child at home. However, in cases where the offending child has serious behavioural challenges, parents or guardians can also consider applying for a Family Guidance Order. The Youth Court can then mandate interventions, such as counselling, or place the child under statutory supervision or admit the child into a home gazetted under the Children and Young Persons Act.”
“The Passports Regulations 2007 requires a passport application to be accompanied by parental consent only when the child is below 16 years of age. The age cut-off is consistent with section 361 of the Penal Code which criminalises kidnapping from lawful guardianship, if a minor below 16 years of age is removed from a lawful guardian without the guardian's consent. This age cut-off seeks to strike a balance between requiring parents to consent (when applicant is below 16) and giving parents the discretion within family arrangements to allow their children to apply for a passport (when aged 16 and above).”
“All property owners are expected to exercise due diligence when leasing out their premises to ensure that they comply with the relevant laws and regulations. This includes ensuring that their properties are not used for vice activities. If such premises are found to be used for vice activities, property owners are criminally liable under section 148(4) of the Women's Charter unless they can show that they had no knowledge and could not, with reasonable due diligence, have ascertained the premises were used for vice activities at the point of entering into tenancy agreements. Police will take enforcement action where warranted.”
“The Save-a-Life initiative was launched in August 2015 with the aim of installing one automated external defibrillators (AED) at the lift lobby of every two Housing and Development Board (HDB) blocks across Singapore. By end-2025, over 5,000 AEDs had been deployed under this programme. These AEDs have been used more than 4,500 times. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) partners with community partners and Residents' Networks on the installation of AEDs in private residential developments, including landed estates and condominiums. SCDF is also working with the Singapore Heart Foundation to maintain a registry for all publicly accessible AEDs, engage businesses to install AEDs on their premises, and encourage registration of these devices on the national registry.”
“The Ministry of Health (MOH) is finalising its proposed legislative amendments and will table it in Parliament within the first half of 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs will extend the listing of etomidate as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, until MOH's Bill comes into force.”
“The Ministry of Health and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) oversee registered health products, which include prescription drugs. All prescription medicines require approval by HSA before they can be legally supplied in Singapore and companies licensed to import or distribute prescription medicines are regularly audited. There are multi-agency enforcement operations to curb the illegal import, manufacture and/or supply of unregistered health products in Singapore, including prescription drugs and illicitly manufactured cough syrup. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Central Narcotics Bureau and Singapore Police Force (SPF) share information and work closely with HSA to strengthen investigation and enforcement against such activities through multi-agency joint operations. For example, SPF refers to HSA any cases of unregistered health products that are detected during Police operations and subsequent investigations. ICA also works closely with HSA to detect and disrupt illegal imports of health products at the Checkpoints. Such operations are publicised, where appropriate, to enhance public education and deterrence. The Ministry of Home Affairs is not involved in the provision of rehabilitation and support services for prescription drug addicts. Our efforts are focused on supporting abusers of controlled drugs.”
“The Police work with online platforms, like Meta and TikTok, to strengthen upstream measures to prevent unlicensed moneylending through pre-emptive detection and blocking of accounts. Between 2023 and 2025, the Police flagged more than 10,900 online accounts and advertisements involved in unlicensed moneylending to online platforms for termination. Implementation Directives under the Online Criminal Harms Act are issued when there is an urgent need to put in place a specific measure to address the proliferation of an offence or possible immediate impact. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Implementation Directives when there was limited cooperation from the platforms involved. In the context of unlicensed moneylending, the existing collaboration between the Police and online platforms is assessed to be adequate to deal with the issues.”
“The Police do not specifically track the number of high-speed pursuits initiated by the Police, or the number resulting in traffic accidents. Safety is important in Police protocols on vehicle pursuits. There is specific training for officers on high-speed vehicle pursuits. As a general rule, only officers who have undergone such training engage in high-speed vehicle pursuits. Officers who have not undergone such training engage in vehicle pursuits with stricter safety limits. Officers will use sirens and blinkers to alert other road users during the pursuit and will terminate the pursuit if it becomes too dangerous. We do not disclose details of the Police's capabilities to track fleeing vehicles due to operational reasons.”
“Based on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA's) records, there are currently 500 to 600 overstayers whom ICA is trying to track. This is less than 0.001% of our annual visitor arrival numbers. The median duration of foreigners who overstayed and were arrested each year has remained stable since 2019, averaging at about three months.”
“Between 2021 and 2025, the Traffic Police (TP) issued about 1,930 summonses on average annually for the offence of failing to keep left. TP will continue to enforce against such behaviour and educate motorists on the importance of maintaining lane discipline.”
“Driving schools are required under the Road Traffic Act to charge fees for instruction that the Traffic Police (TP) considers fair and reasonable. Such fees include enrolment, theory and driving lesson fees. Recently, the three driving schools had submitted separate fee increase proposals to TP. TP had assessed each proposal on its own merit and noted that the intent of the fee increases was to keep up with rising operating costs and raise the wages of driving instructors to improve recruitment and retention. As part of the fee increase, the driving schools have committed to increase the wages of driving instructors. This is expected to increase the supply of driving lessons and reduce wait times.”