Community support key to dealing with roots of terror threats in Singapore, says senior minister Teo

Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean said community efforts will remain crucial as Singaporeans face a troubled global security landscape. - ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A whole-of-society approach to combating terrorism and extremism has been made possible with community support, said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on Sept 28.

This has allowed Singapore to effectively deal with the root of terror threats within society, including safeguarding the broader community from extremist ideology, early detection of radicalised individuals, and rehabilitation and reintegration support given to the affected individuals and their families.