Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has assured citizens that the city-state remains one of the world’s safest cities. Releasing data on Singapore’s safety and security situation in 2015, the MHA revealed that there was an overall rise in crime. This however was ascribed to a large rise in online crime, while almost all other types of crime fell. The Home Team is ready to respond decisively in the event of a terrorist attack, MHA said, but the public also plays a major role by being alert to potential dangers and warning signs of terrorism. The ministry warned that Singapore faces a number of threats, most significant among these being terrorism. In 2016, the government announced plans for a new National Security Strategy (NSS), which will be unveiled at the end of 2017.
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has assured citizens that the city-state remains one of the world’s safest cities. Releasing data on Singapore’s safety and security situation in 2015, the MHA revealed that there was an overall rise in crime. This however was ascribed to a large rise in online crime, while almost all other types of crime fell. The ministry warned that Singapore faces a number of threats, most significant among these being terrorism. In 2016, the government announced plans for a new National Security Strategy (NSS), which will be unveiled at the end of 2017.