Ministry of Home Affairs

askST: What is the Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, S’pore’s ‘apex’ body during national crises?

The HCMC is the apex body that sets the direction for the Singapore government's response to major crises.

Foreign interference in Singapore politics, policies ‘an absolute no’: Shanmugam

ST20240519_202498753962 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/ Generic pix of the Police Headquarters and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Headquarters buildings in Irrawaddy Road also known as New Phoenix Park on May 20, 2024.

Malaysian who did PhD in S’pore banned from re-entry after engaging in political activism here: MHA

POFMA order issued to TOC editor, publisher over article on Singaporeans serving in IDF

On March 23, Mr Terry Xu and Miao Yi Infotech were required to publish correction notices on TOC’s websites, Heidoh’s website, TOC’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and in The Straits Times.

11 people given conditional warnings for delivering letters to MHA opposing racial harmony laws

The 11 people were part of a larger group that walked from Novena MRT station to MHA in June 2024.

2 S’poreans who volunteered with Israeli military-linked organisation in 2016 not involved in combat

MHA and MINDEF said that in December 2016, the pair had volunteered with Sar-El for about two weeks.

Singapore will maintain tough stance against drug abuse despite criticism: Shanmugam

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, with (from left) MHA senior principal psychologist Jasmin Kaur; MHA chief psychologist Majeed Khader; and MHA lead psychologist Leung Chi Ching on March 12.

Selling ‘Oripas’ trading card packs might be criminal, police will investigate reports: MHA

Oripas, short for “original packs”, are not official products but are seller-made blind packs marketed as a low-cost chance at high-value cards.

Video of man stepping on Quran likely by person behind similar videos who was convicted in July 2025

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (centre) speaking to the media on March 8. With him are Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (left) and Nee Soon GRC MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi.

How YouTube drew two youths in Singapore into extremism

With the rising trend of youth radicalisation in Singapore, ISD said online platforms have been pivotal in facilitating the process.

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