 In the early 2000s , Singapore went through some post @-@ independence crises , including the SARS outbreak in 2003 and the threat of terrorism . In December 2001 , a plot to bomb embassies and other infrastructure in Singapore was uncovered and as many as 36 members of the Jemaah Islamiyah group were arrested under the Internal Security Act . Major counter @-@ terrorism measures were put in place to detect and prevent potential terrorist acts and to minimise damages should they occur . More emphasis was placed on promoting social integration and trust between the different communities . 
