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K Shanmugam

K Shanmugam
The latest news and top stories on K Shanmugam. A lawyer, he was appointed Senior Counsel at 38, becoming a "titan of litigation" before entering politics. He previously served as Minister for Law and Minister for Foreign Affairs. Currently, he holds the portfolios of Home Affairs Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security.
Cyber experts warn that many companies in Singapore rely mainly on IT teams for digital security, instead of the responsibility being shared across senior executives. Photo: Shutterstock
Singapore

Can Singapore firms close their cyber defence gap to counter AI threats?

As AI supercharges cyber threats, a new study reveals seven in 10 Singaporean boardrooms treat cybersecurity as an IT silo.

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Singapore balances national interest with rising anti-US sentiment

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SCMP Highlights

Japan’s sakura season rift, Singapore’s Hormuz stance: 7 Asia highlights

SCMP Highlights

Dying man leaves riches to young wife; fisherman’s surprise catch: 7 highlights

From a missing elderly hiker in Hong Kong to a tragic car accident in Singapore, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A terminally ill Chinese man bequeathed his US$43 million fortune to his wife, who is 28 years his junior, causing outrage among his ex-wife’s family. Photo: Douyin
Singapore

Singapore set to be hit by global energy crisis as it unveils countermeasures

Among the measures, the government announced an increase of US$155 to a cost-of-living cash payment to eligible Singaporeans.

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Singapore’s Shanmugam slams Bloomberg’s ‘venomous’ emails in defamation hearing

Cabinet ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng are suing Bloomberg over an article mentioning their personal property deals.

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Singapore’s Shanmugam slams ‘hypocrisy’ over deported blogger Amos Yee

The minister says Yee’s case shows how foreign media and rights advocates have mistaken an offensive repeat offender for a free-speech icon.

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Controversial blogger Amos Yee has been charged with violating Singapore’s compulsory military service rules. Photo: Handout
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Singapore warns ‘action will be taken’ against citizens fighting in foreign wars

National Security Minister K Shanmugam says any Singaporean found fighting abroad will be detained by the Internal Security Department.

Singapore

Is Singapore’s plan to regulate blind boxes ‘paternalistic’ or ‘harm reduction’?

The mystery surrounding the purchase of blind boxes has prompted concerns of gambling-style risks faced by consumers, especially minors.

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How a photo reignited debate on neutrality of Singapore’s NMP scheme

Haresh Singaraju, a newly nominated member of parliament, was spotted in a shirt with the logo of the ruling PAP at an activity in 2023.

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Parliament House in Singapore. Critics have questioned the effectiveness of the city state’s NMP scheme. Photo: Xinhua
Singapore

‘Deeply distressing’: Singapore’s animal shelters struggle with costs

Cases of animal cruelty and poor welfare have also surged, with the SPCA reporting 961 confirmed cases last year.

Squinty, a seven-year-old crossbreed housed by SPCA in Singapore, has been diagnosed with stage four kidney disease and requires daily supplements. Photo: Kolette Lim
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Can Singapore’s cyber laws keep pace with speed of borderless online threats?

Long-term resilience will hinge on complementary measures such as deeper regional cooperation and improved digital literacy, analysts say.

Singapore

Singapore sounds alarm on weaponised technology driving ‘cyber arms race’

Officials and experts at the Singapore International Cyber Week call for deeper global cooperation to tackle a surge in online threats.

Singapore

Singapore doubles down on zero tolerance for identity politics

Speaking in parliament, Minister K Shanmugam and opposition leader Pritam Singh disagreed over a preacher’s support for a WP candidate.

People walk in an underground MRT train station in Singapore. The government reiterates its stance in parliament on Tuesday against the politics of race and religion. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Asian leaders hail US-led Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid cautious optimism

US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring about peace in Gaza could improve Washington’s standing in Asia, analysts say.

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Palestinians celebrate in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Thursday following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal. Photo: Xinhua
Singapore

Suspicious ‘pork’ parcel sent to Singapore mosque sparks concern

Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam called the ‘obviously inflammatory’ act serious, warning that those responsible were ‘playing with fire’.

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Recognition ‘likely to harm’ Palestinians, says Singapore minister

K Shanmugam says Singapore is ‘prepared in principle’ to recognise a Palestinian state but doubts it would ‘change facts on the ground’.

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Why did Singapore name cyberthreat group UNC3886 and is it linked to China?

Minister K Shanmugam says Singapore is facing an advanced persistent threat from UNC3886, which is targeting its strategic targets.

Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam says Singapore is facing an advanced persistent cyberthreat from a group called UNC3886. Photo: Reuters
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Singapore stresses deeper ties with China, US amid shift in global order

Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam said small nations like Singapore must develop even deeper relationships globally as trade tensions rise.

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