Tue Feb 11 10:20:11 UTC 2025: ## Singapore Minister Warns of Increased Terrorism Threat, Cites Recent Arrests
**Singapore, February 11, 2025** – Singapore’s Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam issued a stark warning on Tuesday, urging citizens to mentally prepare for a potential terrorist attack. His statement follows a recent surge in arrests of individuals radicalized by extremist ideologies.
The Minister highlighted three recent cases: an 18-year-old student who role-played as a terrorist online and aspired to incite a race war; a housewife who supported Islamist militant organizations via social media; and a cleaner who was repatriated to Malaysia after being arrested for similar activities. The student, who idolized Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant, was detained under the Internal Security Act. The housewife received a restriction order, while the cleaner was deported.
Minister Shanmugam emphasized that while Singapore’s Internal Security Department (ISD) has been proactive in identifying and apprehending individuals, the increasing number of cases demonstrates the nation’s vulnerability. He referenced the SGSecure initiative, urging citizens to adopt a “Not If, But When” mentality regarding a potential attack and stressing the importance of community resilience.
The warning comes after the Home Ministry announced the deportation of an Iranian woman and her Malaysian husband for posing a security threat. The couple was involved in operating a visa-facilitating travel agency.
Minister Shanmugam’s statement underscores a growing concern about the spread of extremist ideologies and the need for heightened vigilance within Singapore.
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