US EditionISD Flags Growing Diversity of Extremist Ideologies in Singapore, Emergence of AI as Terror Enabler
SINGAPORE, JUL 29 – Singapore faces a sustained high terrorism threat driven by diverse extremist ideologies and increasing use of artificial intelligence in youth self-radicalisation, with 60 individuals issued orders since 2015.
- The ISD said on July 29 that Singapore’s terrorism threat continues due to diverse extremist ideologies and the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- In the wake of global Islamist propaganda surges, ISD said ISIS and Al-Qaeda have incited attacks against Israeli and Jewish interests since the October 2023 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people.
- The ISD said online platforms have been used to disseminate extremist materials among youths, enabling radicalisation, recruitment, and complicating threats with emerging technologies like AI and 3D printing.
- ISD emphasized that public vigilance is critical and urges members of the public to join the SGSecure movement to enable timely help.
- Amid complex online threats, ISD called for increased collaboration between public agencies, private tech firms, and civil society partners to guide digital engagement.
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Singapore warns of high terror threat' citing rising youth radicalisation, extremist ideologies
A report by the Singapore government has cited a volatile global environment, influenced by factors such as the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the continued spread of radical narratives, has intensified the growth and reach of extremist ideologies.
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Singapore warns of elevated terror threat amid rising extremist ideologies
Singapore, Jul 29 (PTI) Singapore’s Internal Security Department (ISD) has warned that the country’s terror threat remains high, citing a growing diversity of extremist ideologies and the misuse of evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence to propagate radical narratives. According to ISD’s Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2025, “a volatile global landscape arising from developments […]
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UpstractTerror threat to Singapore 'remains high', says home affairs report
The terrorism threat to Singapore remains high, said its home affairs ministry in a report released on Tuesday, pointing to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and "continued traction of radical narratives".
Terror threat to Singapore 'remains high'
SINGAPORE — The terrorism threat to Singapore remains high, said its home affairs ministry in a report released on Tuesday, pointing to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and "continued traction of radical narratives".
Terror threat to Singapore ‘remains high’, says home affairs report
SINGAPORE: The terrorism threat to Singapore remains high, said its home affairs ministry in a report released on Tuesday, pointing to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and “continued traction of radical narratives.” While there was no current intelligence of an imminent attack against Singapore, the ministry said Islamic State uses propaganda to exploit the war in Gaza
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