Defence & foreign affairs

843 debates and bills about defence & foreign affairs

10 Sep 2026

Singapore's Position on Joining WAICO, Implications of Pax Silica Signatory Status and ASEAN Consensus on AI Governance Initiatives

Minister referred to previous parliamentary reply on Singapore's strategic position on WAICO and Pax Silica.
No new details provided on joining WAICO or ASEAN consensus on AI governance initiatives.

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10 Sep 2026

Update on Consular Assistance for Singaporeans in Nepal and Tibet Flash Floods and Adequacy of Overseas Consular Mission for Disaster Response

MFA contacted ~100 Singaporeans/PRs in Nepal/Tibet; assisting families of 9 missing.
Relies on 50+ missions, partner governments, and crisis teams; reviews footprint regularly.
Expanding via embassies in Mexico City, Addis Ababa, and consulates in Sabah/Sarawak.

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10 Sep 2026

Strengthening Awareness on National Security Threats and Attracting Talent through ISD Junior College and Polytechnic Scholarship

ISD launched a JC and polytechnic scholarship to deepen youth awareness of security threats and careers.
Ten students were selected from 231 applicants, participating in an immersion programme.
The ministry supports similar early engagement initiatives across public agencies to attract talent.

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10 Sep 2026

Surveillance and Monitoring of Mechanisms Installed under "Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges"

Submarine cable disruptions mostly accidental; Singapore ensures resilience through diverse connections and operator obligations.
Operators must report faults within an hour and repair quickly; IMDA shares information with partners.
GUIDE is voluntary, signed by 17 countries; Singapore pursues international cooperation for cable protection.

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9 Sep 2026

Evaluating Singapore's Emergency Response for Overseas Singaporeans, and Improvements in Evacuation, Communication and Consular Support

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9 Sep 2026

Accidental Escalation from Frequent Military and Maritime Law-enforcement Encounters in South China Sea and Adequacy of ASEAN Incident Management Mechanisms

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9 Sep 2026

Recruitment Targets for SG Defence Volunteer Network Performing Arts Volunteers, Distinction from and Impact on Paid Professional Engagement Opportunities

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9 Sep 2026

Cases of Singaporeans Being Targeted for Kidnapping or Other Violent Crimes Overseas

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9 Sep 2026

Singapore-registered Entities Using Purported Employment as Means for Foreign Intelligence Recruitment

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9 Sep 2026

Legal Protections for National Servicemen against Workplace Discrimination arising from National Service Obligations

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9 Sep 2026

Singapore's Strategic Position on Pax Silica AI Coalition and World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization

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8 Sep 2026

Cross-border Intervention Arrangements for Forest Fire-suppression Efforts

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8 Sep 2026

Impact of 12.5% Tariff on Singapore's Economy and Measures Taken to Pursue Exemption

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8 Sep 2026

Safeguards to Prevent Foreign Actors from Using Singapore-based Institutions and Recruiting Former Public Officers for Covert Intelligence-gathering

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5 Aug 2026

Systematic Assessment of NSF Technical Qualifications, Vocation Matching Rates and Extending Enhanced Expertise Deployment Scheme to NSFs

SAF assigns NSFs based on operational needs, qualifications, aptitude, and suitability.
In 2025, about half of nursing-qualified pre-enlistees were posted as medics.
Enhanced Expertise Deployment Scheme targets ORNS men with post-FTNS expertise, not NSFs.

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5 Aug 2026

Piloting Behavioural Interventions to Improve Public Vigilance and Reporting Rates under SGSecure

MHA said SGSecure already uses behavioural interventions, including gamified mini-games and roadshow activities.
Recognition awards and peer-led advocacy further encourage reporting and vigilance.
Outreach will be reviewed and strengthened to keep the terrorism threat salient.

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5 Aug 2026

Review of Procurement Process Vulnerabilities Involving Irregular Quotations and Measures to Recover Overpayments

MINDEF found 65 irregular quotations among 400,000 contracts over five years.
Measures include AI detection, expanded vendor pools, and checks on high-value items.
Overpayments are recovered via price validation, training, and legal or disciplinary action.

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5 Aug 2026

Innovation Laboratories in Singapore Armed Forces

MINDEF/SAF have innovation labs across all four services, enabling experimentation and scaling of capabilities.
RAiD's QualiFly cut qualification time; DSO swarm drones aided Exercise WALLABY.
NSFs and NSmen contribute via deployment and Enhanced Expertise Redeployment Scheme.

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5 Aug 2026

Impact of Middle East Conflict on Singapore's Trade, Investments and Cooperation Initiatives with Regional Countries

Singapore firms face Middle East uncertainty, using buffers, diversifying suppliers, delaying some investments.
Government maintains momentum: Saudi investment treaty, UAE collaboration, energy resilience talks continue.
New infrastructure/logistics opportunities emerge, supported by overseas centres and plurilateral trade initiatives.

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4 Aug 2026

Rationale for Land Use Changes in Lim Chu Kang and Differential Relocation Timelines for Affected Farms

Land use changes optimise scarce land: co-locate food/non-food farms north, consolidate MINDEF training land south.
Relocation timelines follow existing tenancy expiries, not early termination, with early notice provided.

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