What are the key challenges and threats that Singapore faces today?

Conventional War.Terrorism.Information Campaigns

Cyber-Attacks.Economic Challenges.Pandemics

As an Individual, what can we do?

1. Maintain a high level of physical fitness

2. Keep fit and for national servicemen, remain operationally ready at all times

3. Show appreciation and respect for military personnel in uniform

4. Encourage people around me who are preparing for or doing NS, In-Camp Training (ICT), and/or Individual Proficiency Test (IPPT)

5. Provide strong support and show understanding to family members, friends and loved ones who are Regulars or serving NS

6. Sign up with the SAF Volunteer Corps

7. Pick up life-saving skills like First Aid and CPR-AED to help others in need

8. Pick up fire-fighting skills

9. Familiarise myself with crisis response procedures and skills

10. Participate in Emergency Preparedness (EP) exercises

11. Download the SGSecure app to learn more about how I can better protect and take care of myself and others in an emergency

12. Complete the SGSecure e-learning package

13. Serve as a community advocate as part of the SGSecure movement

14. Read up on what to do during an emergency

15. Cooperate with the emergency authorities from the Home Team and SAF

16. Stay vigilant against public threats and reporting suspicious activities

17. Look out for early warning signs of self-radicalisation and potentially suspicious behaviour

18. Provide assistance to those in need in the event of a national emergency

19. Donate blood to ensure that there is an adequate supply for national emergencies

20. Be mentally prepared for tough times

21. Set aside money every month for a rainy day

22. Seek career guidance

23. Be attentive to the changing economic context and new growth industries

24. Welcome and acquire deep skills for adaptability by tapping on SkillsFuture initiatives

25. Attend skills-upgrading courses or learning new skills relevant to my career

26. Come up with more efficient or effective ways to do my job, such as using new technologies

27. Donate to charity

28. Re-skill and re-train to take on new or redesigned jobs

29. Practise good cyber hygiene by using anti-virus software, strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, looking out for signs of phishing, and keeping software updated

30. Promote awareness of cybersecurity measures to family and friends

31. Be sensitive and respectful to other races

32. Know my neighbours better

33. Welcome new citizens into my community

34. Seek understanding of and appreciation for the different ethnicities, faiths, beliefs and practices in Singapore

35. Appreciate and participate in the traditions and cultures of other races

36. Use social media discerningly and responsibly

37. Stop or discourage instances of bullying (online and offline)

38. Attend ethnic/religious festivals or celebrations with friends of different ethnicities/religions

39. Befriend people of different ethnicities, faiths and practices

40. Build strong bonds with fellow citizens over common Singaporean experiences and/or activities

41. Stand up against racism and xenophobia

42. Stop or discourage instances of discrimination

43. Unite and stay cohesive in crises

44. Volunteer (or join or start a ground-up activity) to help the needy and underprivileged through the SG Cares movement

45. Take personal pride in being Singaporean

46. Pledge to stay united and keep Singapore strong and special

47. Seek out opportunities to strengthen Singapore in my own way

48. Understand our history and principles that have helped Singapore succeed

49. Verify information received online before disseminating

50. Stay informed and updated on current affairs concerning Singapore

51. Participate in guided or self-guided heritage walks to understand our history

52. Join fellow Singaporeans in supporting our athletes in regional or international competitions

53. Show that I am not afraid

54. Return to normalcy as soon as possible to safeguard our way of life

55. Have the strong resolve to stay united and maintain our way of life

56. Be prepared to stand up to defend Singapore

57. Speak up against distorted comments written to sow discord

58. Stand up against mistruths that undermine Singapore’s interests

59. Share positive stories about Singapore or Singaporeans with others, including those from other countries

60. Participate in and/or organise activities that promote shared understanding and a sense of belonging

As a community, what can we do?

1. Support and attend SAF Open Houses

2. Actively participate in MINDEF/SAF-related initiatives such as “We Support YOU in NS”

3. Express public support for SAF servicemen and women in their training, operations and activities

4. Promote understanding and awareness of the need for National Service (NS) and NS-friendly practices

5. Promote the “Triangle of Life” (First Aid, CPR-AED, and use of fire extinguishers) among members

6. Take part in or organise Emergency Preparedness (EP) exercises, like SGSecure’s EP days and other workshops

7. Work with the Home Team and SAF to restore normalcy on the ground in the event of a national emergency

8. Extend resources and support to security forces in the event of a national emergency

9. Train community leaders to respond quickly to racial and religious tensions

10. Support integration of new citizens and permanent citizens into the community

11. Provide opportunities for people of different backgrounds to interact and learn about one another’s culture

12. Organise community bonding activities like neighbourhood block parties

13. Use the National Integration Council’s Community Integration Fund to organise ground-up integration initiatives through sports, arts, and volunteerism

14. Promote inter-racial and inter-religious dialogues and events

15. Prepare for business continuity in the event of a national emergency

16. Put in place security measures that enhance the resilience of platforms to cyber-attacks and train staff to be vigilant against them

17. Facilitate new working arrangements like the greater participation of elderly workers and women, or through flexible work arrangements

18. Promote cybersecurity awareness and media literacy

19. Engage people on the reality of the challenge we face as a nation and our positions on them

20. Embrace industry transformation, new technologies, enterprise capabilities, and new business models for productivity and expansion

21. Support lifelong learning by investing in training opportunities for your employees

22. Work with unions, trade associations and chambers, and the Government to explore new opportunities for growth, deepened skills training, and strong digital capabilities

23. Actively take steps to retain and sustain investors’ confidence

24. Work with other communities to restore normalcy

To support the government, what can we do?

1. Promote the development of defence technology

2. Provide opportunities for the public to take part in crisis response drills

3. Place inclusivity and equality at the centre of policies

4. Promote the growth of common spaces

5. Actively counter racial and religious rhetoric and misinformation

6. Support community efforts to raise awareness of various ethnicities, faiths, beliefs and practices

7. Support integration for new citizens and permanent residents

8. Engage the public frequently to keep them updated on plans, policies, and decisions

9. Establish cybersecurity procedures and making emergency systems and critical infrastructure more resilient against cyber-attacks

10. Develop cybersecurity and cyber defence capabilities

11. Promote social mobility through active intervention

12. Continue to establish Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Economic Partnership Agreements

13. Continue to deepen and diversify our international connections to secure external growth opportunities and build economic resilience

14. Promote collaboration among the government, businesses, unions, and trade associations

15. Set up clear communication channels and actively send out messages of resilience and trust to the people during times of national emergencies

16. Provide platforms for and support ground-up efforts that foster a strong sense of identity and belonging

17. Create programmes to foster a stronger sense of national identity

18. Make decisions in support of national interests

19. Develop crisis response plans and processes

20. Communicate and work closely with the public during a crisis