The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Singapore is a government ministry established in August 1970, dedicated to maintaining internal security and law and order in Singapore. It operates through various departments known as the Home Team, which includes the Singapore Police Force, Internal Security Department, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Prisons Department, Central Narcotics Bureau, and Singapore Immigration and Registration.
MHA's core functions include crime detection and prevention, immigration and citizenship matters, identity card issuance, passport control, and regulation of unincorporated societies and commercial security corporations. The ministry sets policies, reviews legislation, and provides strategic direction to ensure the Home Team is well-prepared to address evolving security challenges. MHA emphasizes collaboration with the community to enhance public safety and security, focusing on innovation and readiness in a complex environment.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Singapore is a government ministry established in August 1970, dedicated to maintaining internal security and law and order in Singapore. It operates through various departments known as the Home Team, which includes the Singapore Police Force, Internal Security Department, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Prisons Department, Central Narcotics Bureau, and Singapore Immigration and Registration.
MHA's core functions include crime detection and prevention, immigration and citizenship matters, identity card issuance, passport control, and regulation of unincorporated societies and commercial security corporations. The ministry sets policies, reviews legislation, and provides strategic direction to ensure the Home Team is well-prepared to address evolving security challenges. MHA emphasizes collaboration with the community to enhance public safety and security, focusing on innovation and readiness in a complex environment.
