The coordinating minister for national security also said that the government is studying the best way to protect youths on social media amid the recent detentions under the Internal Security Act.
Singapore
The coordinating minister for national security also said that the government is studying the best way to protect youths on social media amid the recent detentions under the Internal Security Act.
Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Education Minister Desmond Lee speak to the media on Jul 27, 2026, after three radicalised teens were detained under the ISA. (Photo: CNA/Wallace Woon)
New: You can now listen to articles.
This audio is generated by an AI tool.
Singapore detains 3 ‘self-radicalised’ teens over planned attacks
Singapore: New National Youth Development Plan launched
PNP eyes Australian-style socmed ban to stop school shootings
Singapore pushes AI, STEM and holistic student development in New Asean Education Roadmap
Singapore: Tharman unveils Singapore Youth Plan with $500 vouchers and 30,000 annual experiences
The teens, aged 14 to 19, were held under the Internal Security Act, which allows for detention without trial.
A blanket ban on social media would not resolve the issue of harmful content, said panellists. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
While the system in detecting and preventing youth self-radicalisation has held up so far, there is a need to evolve as…
A 14-year-old boy created a 21-page manifesto detailing an attack on his schoolmates and teachers and admitted he would have…
The Ministry of Education says it works with schools and institutes of higher learning to conduct workshops, scenario-based…
However, the minister said restricting access remains a last resort rather than the government's starting point.
