Speech by MOS Faishal Ibrahim at the Committee of Supply Debate on 8 March 2022 Introduction 1. Mdm Chair, the fight against COVID-19 has been long and hard. But the past two years have also shown us that Singaporeans share common aspirations for a caring and inclusive society, and want to contribute to making Singapore a better home for all. 2. Today, I will share more about our efforts to support different groups of citizens, especially those who may require more assistance,....
Current State 1. Sir, the Home Team continues to do well in keeping Singapore safe and secure. Prevention and rehabilitation play an important role in our successes. Prevention and Reintegration Upstream Measures to Deter Youth Offending 2. Mr Vikram Nair asked about our efforts to identify and work with those who are at-risk of offending. Dr Shahira Abdullah asked about MHA’s efforts to prevent young individuals from offending and re-offending. 3. The Police and the National Crime Prevention Council have been jointly organising the Delta League since 2011.....
1. Mr Speaker, on behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs, I beg to move, “That the Bill be now read a second time.” Introduction 2. Sir, this Bill amends the Prisons Act to enhance community corrections by introducing the Employment Preparation Scheme, or EmPS, and to facilitate the operations and administration of the Singapore Prison Service (SPS). Enhancing Community Corrections 3. First, on enhancing community corrections. 4. The period of incarceration is an opportunity to rehabilitate offenders,....
Second Reading of Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill – Speech by Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development Introduction1. Mr Speaker, the Minister for Home Affairs has explained the outline and reasons for the Bill. I support the principles of the Bill as outlined by the Minister and would like to advocate the importance of having such a law to deal with Hostile Information Campaigns or HICs.2. ....