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Being Part of a Globalised World: How do we respond to tensions arising…

- - - - Spate of cyber attacks in 203 where government websites like Prime Minister's Office and Istana's got hacked, culprits charged
      - Takes time and money to repair, cast doubts on security an credibility of hacked websites
    - - Upgrading Cyber Watch Centre to allow tracking of malicious activities and respond swiftly to security threats
      - Cyber Security Agency formed in 2015 to provide overview of SG's cyber security functions, ensure safety of critical infrastructure like banks
      - Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team encourages cooperation between to maintain a network of computer security experts, improves competency on responding to cyber security challenges
        
        SG plans and executes ASEAN CERT drill annually, strengthens cooperation between members in APCERT and ASEAN, as well as other countries
- - - - If not prevented, could move down path of terrorism
      - Growing threat since terrorist groups spread propaganda through Internet to attract more supporters and recruits
      - Individuals who are not part of terrorist groups but radicalised by extremist propaganda usually on Internet
  - - - Surveillance to ensure safety of citizens
        
        Jurong Island, SG's petrochemical hub is protected by SAF who works with SG Police Force and Police Coast Guard to guard land and sea access
        
        Full body scanners at USA airports, 2007 to erect dangerous objects replaced with scanners with fewer details as people felt they were doing virtual body strip
    - - Frequent exercises held by SG Police force and SG Civil Defence Force to test terrorism contingency plans e.g. emergency preparedness exercises like Exercise Heartbeat are held annually, where Home Team Agencies work with community and private corporations
      - Exercise Northstar tests whole of government ability to react to emergency scenarios, raise awareness on terrorism
      - SG's DSO National Laboratories work with counterparts on France, USA on chemical, biological and radiological (CBRE) research, handle dangers posed
      - Exchange knowledge on CBRE attacks at ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus Counter Terrorism Exercise in 2013, discuss strategies to coordinate operations against such attacks
    - - Collaboration between Countries
        
        United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 of 2001 which calls UN members to enhance ability to counter terrorist attack, involves sharing intelligence on those planning terrorist attacks and cooperating with other governments to take action. SG collaborates wit ASEAN through ASEAN Counter-Terrorism workshop where countries exchange best practices to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation
        
        Interpol's Fusion Task Force shares information and increases capacity of member countries to address threat of terrorism, works with IOs like Taliban monitoring teams to maintain accurate databases on terrorist groups
      - Border Control
        
        In SG, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority prevent movement of foreign terrorists and materials used to produce explosives through land, sea, air via development of specialised capabilities eg.biometric technology in immigration clearance and radiographic image analysis of cargo vehicles crossing SG borders
        
        In 2007, Canada implemented No-Fly list called 'The Passenger Protect Program', identifies individuals who may threaten aviation security and prevents them boarding a plane for Canada or to Canada