Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2025

1   The  Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2025 (PDF, 14MB) is on the market for obtain.

2   The terrorism menace to Singapore stays excessive. Global terror teams just like the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda proceed to incite violence and encourage assaults. Ongoing conflicts such because the Israeli-Palestinian battle gasoline requires assaults.  Singapore’s pleasant ties with Western nations, iconic landmarks and standing as a secular and multi-cultural state make us a main goal for terrorists.

3   Self-radicalisation stays a key menace. Since July 2024, 8 self-radicalised Singaporeans have been handled below the ISA. The web is a robust catalyst for radicalisation, creating an surroundings the place extremist ideologies can unfold simply.  The timeline from publicity to radicalisation will be simply weeks.

4   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rising as a terrorism enabler for: (a) producing and translating propaganda; (b) producing convincing artificial multimedia; (c) creating personalised recruitment messages at scale; and (d) planning and growing assaults

5   Youth radicalisation is a growing concern, with 17 youths (age ≤20) handled below ISA since 2015. More than two-third (12 youths) had been handled within the final 5 years. 9 meant to mount native assaults – 3 prior to now yr alone.  Some had made in depth preparations and had been planning to make use of easy and accessible weapons.

6    Youths are susceptible to radicalisation as they are usually digital natives, simply swayed by emotive narrative, search belonging and validation, and are prone to idolisation of extremist personalities.

7   Countering terrorism is a basic accountability shared by everybody to guard our lifestyle, our values and the security of each citizen. Every motion taken, each report made and each initiative launched, brings Singapore one step nearer to a safer, extra united nation. 

8   Remain vigilant and report any info or suspicion on terrorism or indicators of radicalisation early to ISD at 1800-2626-473. Early intervention advantages all, together with the suspected radicalised particular person, and retains our society protected.  Information supplied can be stored strictly confidential.  No motion can be taken towards the person reported if there is no such thing as a safety menace assessed.

9   We also needs to put together ourselves for the eventuality of a profitable assault, in order that we’re capable of reply properly and assist mitigate the results. Please study extra about SGSecure to grasp the function we will play, or join as an SGSecure Responder, at sgsecure.gov.sg.

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Annex

1    Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2025 (PDF, 14MB)