Public safety & law

3,792 debates and bills about public safety & law

7 May 2026

Assessing Arbitration Clauses in Contracts to Ensure Freelancers Can Seek Redress before Small Claims Tribunal

Government will uphold arbitration clauses, citing freedom of contract and benefits like confidentiality.
Acknowledging cost barriers, it studies letting freelancers access Small Claims Tribunal despite such clauses.

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7 May 2026

Reducing Rate of Fatal and Major Injuries among Platform Workers

MOM convened a Platform Worker Safety Workgroup with agencies, operators, and unions to reduce injuries.
Platform workers now receive employee-level injury compensation, with coverage limits raised in November 2025.
Interim focus: detect unsafe behavior, raise safety awareness, and encourage positive safety practices.

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7 May 2026

Tighter Controls and Real-time Anomaly Detection for SIM Card Purchases, Re-registration Patterns and GSM Gateway Misuse

Government tightens SIM card caps, bars scam mules, and regulates GSM gateways to deter scams.
Multi-agency uses dynamic data analytics/AI for real-time anomaly detection, adapting to evolving scam tactics.
New SIMCardHowMany tool lets users check registered SIMs; call/SMS scam cases declined.

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7 May 2026

Recent Patterns in Scams Targeting Seniors

Only seniors 65+ saw scam victim numbers rise, with average $37k losses, mostly investment/impersonation scams.
Scam recovery is low; prevention is critical. Police track totals but not by age group.
Singapore's strategy: upstream online measures, bank/telco collaboration, public education, and international cooperation.

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7 May 2026

Enhancing Screening Process for Those Applying for Licences under Massage Establishment Act

Police can refuse massage establishment licences based on unfit responsible officers or associates.
Screening covers criminal history, past breaches, ongoing investigations, and law-order risks.
Same enhanced screening will apply to newly licensed massage establishment categories.

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6 May 2026

Enhancing Pedestrian Crossing Safety for Visually Impaired Pedestrians in Light of Transition to Quieter Electric Vehicles

Rachel Ong asked about EV quietness risks to visually impaired pedestrians at crossings.
Reply: tactile tiles guide crossings; LTA is studying acoustic vehicle alerting systems.

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6 May 2026

Enforcement Measures and Surveillance Deterrents for Unstaffed Community Library Spaces

Elysa Chen asked about recourse for misuse and surveillance cameras at unstaffed community libraries.
Chee Hong Tat: Town Councils maintain, enforce by-laws, and may install cameras with HDB consent.

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6 May 2026

Trends in Online Harassment of Educators and Measures to Support and Safeguard Educators' Well-being

MOE reports no significant rise in online harassment of educators, with occurrences generally low.
Zero tolerance exists; police and legal action may be taken under harassment and online safety laws.
Emphasizes respectful communication and collective effort to create a safe school environment.

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6 May 2026

Regulating Smart Glasses and AI Wearables to Prevent Covert Recording and Unconsented Data Collection

Government relies on existing laws, no new smart glasses regulations; PDPA applies regardless of device form factor.
Public recording needs no consent, but use and disclosure must be reasonable and lawful.
Non-consensual intimate recording is criminal; online content creators face accountability for harm.

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6 May 2026

Assessment of AI-generated Deepfake Political Videos and Regulatory Intervention Thresholds under POFMA and OCHA

Government assesses deepfake videos holistically per case; no single factor triggers POFMA or OCHA intervention.
Corrections apply to false facts; OCHA targets suspected criminal or scam deepfakes.
Public education complements legislation, like Digital Skills for Life and Gen AI workshops for seniors.

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6 May 2026

Accuracy Benchmarks and Liability Frameworks for Intelligence Deepfake Detector Before Public Rollout and Integrating Real-Time Media Verification into ScamShield

INDEPTH deepfake detector stays government-only; no public rollout, citing security risks if capabilities exposed.
No ScamShield API for real-time media risk scores; instead enhance existing scam checks and education.

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6 May 2026

Higher Risk Classification for Domestic Child Abuse Cases and Median Timeline for Removal and Safe Placement

Domestic abuse cases aren't automatically higher risk; assessments consider harm, vulnerability, and caregiver capacity.
No median removal timeline exists since each case is individually assessed by urgency.
Serious safety concerns trigger expedited action, including removal if necessary.

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6 May 2026

Proportion of Road Traffic Accidents Involving Vulnerable Road Users Attributed to Speeding and Traffic Signal Non-compliance in Past Five Years

Motorcyclists made up 64% of speeding-related and 36% of red-light running accidents from 2021 to 2025.
Elderly pedestrians accounted for only 0.4% of speeding-related and 2.3% of red-light running accidents.

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6 May 2026

Plans to Enhance Data Collection and Analysis to Assess Role of Fatigue and Sleep Deprivation in Traffic Accidents

MP asked about enhancing fatigue/sleep deprivation data in traffic accidents.
Minister affirmed fatigue is a known factor in road safety education.
No plans to add new indicators or reporting mechanisms.

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6 May 2026

Data on Unlicensed Pyrotechnic Use in Past Five Years and Enforcement Measures Against Unlicensed Importation, Possession and Use

About 19 unlicensed pyrotechnic cases yearly from 2021 to 2024; now not specifically tracked under broader explosives law.
Pyrotechnics regulated under GEWCA; unlicensed use carries fines or imprisonment.
Enforcement includes border checks, patrols, investigations, and public reminders before festive periods.

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6 May 2026

Breakdown of Road Traffic Accidents by Age of Driver from 2021 to 2025 and Review of Three-year Driving Licence Renewal Cycle for Drivers Aged 65 and Above

Data presented on accidents caused by drivers aged 65+ (2021-2025) compared to other age groups.
Current three-year renewal cycle for seniors balances road safety with driving convenience.
MHA and Traffic Police will continue reviewing rules to keep them fit-for-purpose.

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6 May 2026

Trend Analysis of Gold and Gold-related Investment Scams from 2022 to Date and Breakdown of Victims by Age Group, and Scam Prevention Measures

Police don't track gold scams specifically; 2025 saw 130 gold-handover cases, two-thirds victims 65+.
Scammers posed as officials, using fake insurance or investment ruses to obtain gold.
Authorities partnered with banks and gold dealers, plus public outreach and a code of practice.

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6 May 2026

Risk of Illegal and Offshore Betting Activities, Tightening Controls on Gambling-related Advertising and Enforcement Measures to Minimise Exposure to Vulnerable Groups

Police will step up enforcement against illegal football betting during FIFA World Cup.
Unlicensed gambling ads are banned; offenders face fines up to $20,000.
Inducing underage gambling is an offence with fines up to $300,000 or jail.

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6 May 2026

Proposal for Centralised Screening Agency to Conduct Background Checks for Those Seeking Employment or Volunteer Roles with Direct Contact with Minors

Giam proposed a centralised agency for mandatory background checks on those working with minors.
Minister cited existing checks in public agencies and sports, but none for unregulated sectors.
Government is studying further measures to strengthen the screening framework.

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6 May 2026

New Preventative Measures to Address Family Violence at National Level

MSF promotes early detection via Domestic Violence Awareness Training for 12,500 people and the "Break the Silence" campaign.
Family Service Centres provide early support and safety plans to build resilience and prevent abuse cycles.
MSF is reviewing and exploring new preventive measures.

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