PM Lawrence Wong urged Singaporeans to stay alert, prepared and united together.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong called on Singaporeans to remain alert and prepared for security threats at SGSecure’s 10th Anniversary on 23 September 2026 in Singapore. He said continued vigilance, community preparedness and trust were essential to keeping Singapore safe and united.
Speaking at the anniversary event, Mr Wong recalled that SGSecure was launched 10 years ago to prepare Singaporeans to recognise potential threats, respond appropriately during emergencies and prevent fear or hatred from dividing society. The movement involved communities, workplaces, schools and religious organisations.
Mr Wong said terrorism remained a concern, while the range of threats had also widened to include online radicalisation and acts of violence in schools, workplaces, religious organisations and public spaces.
He noted that Singapore’s security agencies had detected individuals who posed a danger, disrupted plots and intervened before anyone was harmed. However, he cautioned against complacency, noting that no security system could provide a 100 per cent guarantee.
“We cannot predict exactly where the danger will come from, or when it might strike,” Mr Wong said, adding that Singaporeans should remain attentive to warning signs without becoming fearful or suspicious of others.
He highlighted the role of ordinary Singaporeans during an emergency, including people who could render first aid, raise the alarm, help others remain calm and assist them to safety.
Mr Wong also cited the 2024 detention by the Internal Security Department of a self-radicalised 17-year-old who was planning an attack at a neighbourhood centre near Tampines West Community Club. Following the case, the Tampines GRC Community Response Roundtable quickly brought religious leaders together to reject violent extremist ideologies and prevent them from dividing communities.
Looking ahead, Mr Wong said SGSecure would widen its outreach to neighbourhoods, schools and workplaces, while mobilising more volunteer advocates to encourage Singaporeans to play their part.
He thanked grassroots, school, religious, community and business leaders, SGSecure Responders and others who had contributed to Singapore’s safety and security.
Under the 10th anniversary theme, “Our Ordinary Days are Worth Cherishing”, Mr Wong said Singapore’s everyday routines should not be taken for granted. “We should cherish that. But we should never take that for granted,” he said, urging Singaporeans to stay alert, look out for one another and be ready to act when it matters.
Source: PMO Singapore
