Public safety & law

• SCDF educates hawker stallholders on fire prevention and response.
• Annual fire drills required for centres with over 200 people.
• Fire Code enforced via inspections, fines up to $10,000.

• 15.4% of inmates have dependent children under 18; outcomes not tracked.
• A study found intergenerational offending risks, prompting family support programs.

• Phua seeks stronger safeguards and advisories for vehicle ownership transfers.
• Government highlights existing protections and encourages using accredited dealers.
• Emphasizes caution and two-step verification to prevent fraud.

• Singapore investigates labour trafficking and illegal work practices, conducting surprise checks to protect migrant workers.
• MOM partners with NGOs to raise awareness and allows workers to report violations while seeking alternative employment.

• SCDF sets fire safety rules for ESS including setback distances and compartmentation, referencing international standards like NFPA 855.
• Requirements are differentiated based on the ESS fire risk profile, considering factors like fire spread and toxic gas emissions.

• The US has not informed Singapore of any local involvement in the AI technology diversion indictment. The Minister clarified they will only investigate breaches of Singapore's own laws.
• Singapore does not enforce other countries' laws but expects businesses to comply with international regulations and not use Singapore to circumvent them.

• Scams via phone calls and SMS have dropped significantly, with new anti-scam laws proving effective. Penalties for offenders are severe.
• SIM registration is now capped at 10 cards per person. Over 105,000 scam-related lines were disrupted.
• The government will adjust SIM limits if needed and is implementing a common prefix for official calls.

• Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik inquired if the government tracks drivers caught watching videos or using social media while driving, and whether such incidents are increasing.
• Minister K Shanmugam confirmed that the Traffic Police do not collect or track this specific data, providing no information on any trends.

• Middle East conflict raises global security threats, including Singapore's, via extremist narratives and self-radicalisation.
• Internal Security Department has detained six Singaporeans over Middle East-linked radicalisation since October 2023.
• Singaporeans must stay vigilant, report suspicious activities, and reject extremist narratives to safeguard stability.

• Lee Hui Ying asked about main police reporting channels for outrage of modesty cases.
• Minister said police don't track channel breakdown; they follow up all reports promptly.

• Platform workers faced 84.6 injuries per 100,000, mostly delivery riders, with road safety a key concern.
• Ministry convening workgroup to study risks, focusing on two-wheeled vehicles and safer work practices.
• Incentive structures reviewed to avoid unsafe behaviors while protecting workers’ incomes, via industry principles.

• The Minister corrected a previous statement, clarifying that 38 traffic accidents, not 77, were linked to drug and/or etomidate use.
• The updated figures specify 19 drug-related, 12 etomidate, and 7 combined cases, correcting the information provided in the earlier parliamentary answer.

The government will not publicly list foreign organisations posing security risks due to operational concerns, but advises citizens to exercise caution and comply with laws when volunteering overseas. Awareness is raised through existing campaigns and specific advisories.

• Minister emphasizes layered zero-trust security over mandatory vetting for critical infrastructure personnel.
• Existing Cybersecurity Act mandates access controls and monitoring, with ongoing reviews for enhancements.
• Government provides undisclosed vetting for sensitive roles but avoids publicizing methods to prevent exploitation.

• Rape and molestation cases rose in 2025, mostly involving known offenders, with stable proportions over five years.
• Cases occurred mainly in homes, workplaces, and schools; the government implements targeted prevention and victim support.
• Ministries enforce measures to prevent sexual offending, encourage reporting, and aid victims across all settings.

The government allows heat-reduction tints but mandates minimum visibility standards for front and rear windows and non-interference with ERP systems. Future reviews will consider new technologies, road safety, and enforcement, ensuring suitability for Singapore's hot climate.

The Ministry stated that Singapore's Consumer Product Safety Office conducts regular market surveillance, tests children’s products against international standards, and collaborates with e-commerce platforms to remove non-compliant items. Suppliers must cease supply if hazardous substances are detected, with penalties for non-compliance.

• About 30% of illegal bird-feeding cases involved repeat offenders over three years.
• Nearly all repeat offenders were fined, except one pending court proceedings.

• Elysa Chen urged expanding community interventions and alternative penalties for seniors involved in illegal bird-feeding, citing their high case numbers.
• Chee Hong Tat confirmed NParks’ multi-pronged approach, partnering agencies to address motivations and planning to broaden sentencing options to include community-based orders.

• The Minister stated that Singapore enforces CITES rules via inter-agency collaboration, market surveillance, and industry engagement at borders and wholesale markets to prevent illegal marine species trade.
• Offenders face prosecution under the Endangered Species Act with severe penalties, including fines up to $1 million or imprisonment.