Public safety & law

3,792 debates and bills about public safety & law

7 Jul 2026

Fire Safety Standards at Coffee Shops in HDB Blocks

Fire incidents at HDB coffee shops stable at 15-19 yearly, under 1% of total fires.
SCDF and HDB enforce fire safety through scheduled, unannounced inspections and licensing.
Measures deemed adequate; stall operators urged to uphold good fire safety practices.

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7 Jul 2026

Policy Measures to Prevent Entities from Leveraging Singapore’s Trade Hub Status to Bypass Global Due Diligence Standards

Singapore criminalises forced labour and investigates domestic breaches under existing laws.
Forced labour in supply chains is transnational, best tackled at source via international cooperation.
Government will review regulations to keep addressing this issue effectively.

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7 Jul 2026

Assessing Emergence of Composite Violent Extremism and Other Personalised Forms of Online Radicalisation

CoVE combines contradictory extremist ideologies, making radicalised youths harder to detect but prone to quick escalation.
Singapore counters CoVE through updated youth education, SGSecure social media campaigns, and community vigilance.
Rehabilitation now addresses personal vulnerabilities, grievances, and psychological factors alongside ideological misconceptions.

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7 Jul 2026

Safety Measures on Train Platforms following Fatal Incident at Segar LRT Station

Fatal Segar LRT incident under investigation; safety remains top priority.
Platform screen doors infeasible for LRT due to space constraints.
LTA will re-examine alternatives like manual doors and rope barriers.

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7 Jul 2026

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

Bill introduced to amend Road Traffic Act and Motor Vehicles Compensation Act.
Presented by Senior Minister of State Sim Ann for Second Reading.

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7 Jul 2026

Addressing Gaps Identified in Financial Action Task Force's Recent Assessment of Singapore

Singapore performed credibly in FATF mutual evaluation, placed on regular follow-up.
Government will study recommendations and develop risk-proportionate action plans for gaps.
Addressed queries on beneficial ownership, mutual legal assistance, penalties, and maritime proliferation financing.

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7 Jul 2026

Probe into Social Media Posts that Targeted Singapore's Indian Community and Review of National Framework to Counter Such External Influences

No evidence of coordinated campaign; posts likely from China-based platform, blocked under OCHA.
Government monitors rising AI-driven content and reviews laws proactively.
Public education and discernment are key defences against foreign influence.

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7 May 2026

Quantifiable Safety Metrics and AV Standards Governing AI Decision-Making Prior to Commercial Deployment on Public Roads

MP asked for quantifiable safety metrics and AI decision-making standards before commercial AV deployment.
Minister cited distance without intervention and traffic scenario handling as metrics in deployment readiness.
Technical Reference 68 under review; existing authorisation regime continues meanwhile.

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7 May 2026

Proportion of Keep-Left Summonses Involving Slow Vehicles and Detection of Lane Discipline Offences

All keep-left summonses applied only to vehicles with 60 km/h or lower speed limits, as the rule targets them.
No fixed cameras; detection relies on police patrols, public reports, and accident investigations.

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7 May 2026

Proportion of Scam Losses Recovered for Senior Victims in Past Three Years and Measures Improving Recovery Outcomes

Seniors are the only age group with rising scam victims, averaging $37,000 losses.
Police do not track scam recovery by age; recovery is very challenging.
Measures include international collaboration and cryptocurrency tracing capabilities.

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7 May 2026

Detecting Rebranding Attempts Through SPF Licence Application Background Checks and Cases Identified in Past Three Years

SPF licensing checks can detect prior licence applications at same or other premises.
This helps identify rebranding attempts by the same owner.
Police do not track how many such cases occurred in three years.

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7 May 2026

Detecting Import of Non-compliant Mobility Devices, Spare Parts and Batteries at Checkpoints

Import approvals for PABs and PMDs required since June 2021, enforced with LTA and Customs.
Checkpoints use risk-based checks, data analytics, and radiographic scanners for detection.
Non-compliant devices without permits are referred for investigation.

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7 May 2026

Measures to Combat Recent Increase in Cases of Outrage of Modesty and Rape

Police and agencies implement measures across prevention, reporting, and victim support.
Public education campaign in public spaces and schools stresses societal disapproval as deterrent.
Public urged to report sexual crimes quickly to stop offenders and protect victims.

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7 May 2026

Impact of Vice Activities Operating under Guise of TCM Services on Legitimate Practitioners

Vice activities under TCM guise harm legitimate practitioners and the sector.
MOH and TCMPB cooperate with police to identify errant practitioners.
Since 2018, four cases disciplined, with penalties from suspension to cancellation.

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7 May 2026

Inter-agency Efforts to Interdict and Deter Vice Activities Operating under Guise of TCM Outlets in HDB-sold Shops

Police and HDB conduct checks on HDB massage outlets, including those posing as TCM clinics.
From 2023-2025, they investigated nearly 350 vice-related breaches involving unlicensed establishments.
Police work with HDB to evict establishments that commit offences.

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7 May 2026

Data on Cases Involving Tenants of HDB-sold Shops Found to be Facilitating Vice Activities and Enforcement Actions Taken

HDB rejects land use applications from errant shop owners with vice-related tenant records.
Since 2025, owners evicted tenants in 36 cases; proving owner complicity remains challenging.
HDB is reviewing stronger punitive levers against landlords knowingly facilitating vice.

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7 May 2026

Plans for PolCam Installations within Landed Estates in Nee Soon South Given Recent Housebreaking and Theft Cases

PolCam deployment criteria: operational needs, crime situation, public feedback, focusing on high-footfall areas.
Same criteria apply to landed estates; no specific timeline for Nee Soon South.
Police will progressively install cameras at strategic entry/exit points of private estates over several years.

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7 May 2026

Assessing Laws and Liability Frameworks Given Risk of Serious Harm Arising from Large Language Model Outputs

Existing laws, including the Online Criminal Harms Act and tort law, already cover some AI-related harms.
Government acknowledges residual risks from probabilistic LLMs and will study accountability gaps with stakeholders.
No immediate move to AI-specific or strict liability frameworks.

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7 May 2026

Holistic Study to Inform Singapore's Path Towards Vision for Zero Road Fatalities

Government uses holistic approach: enforcement, infrastructure, education, and community feedback on road design.
LTA expands Friendly Streets to all towns by 2030 with speed limits and safer markings.
Vision Zero referenced, but risky driver behavior like speeding remains a key cause despite penalties.

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7 May 2026

Risk of Self-radicalisation among Vulnerable Individuals Arising from Use of Large Language Model Platforms

AI tools like LLMs accelerate self-radicalisation, especially among vulnerable youths.
Detained youths used AI chatbots for terrorist pledges and attack instructions.
Government counters via legislation, school education, and community outreach.

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