[ CNA ] Self-radicalisation main terror threat in Singapore; far-right extremism an emerging concern: ISD report

Self-radicalisation main terror threat in Singapore; far-right extremism an emerging concern: ISD report

(Updated: ) Share this content SINGAPORE: Self-radicalised actors influenced by extremist materials online are the main domestic terrorism threat facing Singapore, the Internal Security Department (ISD) said in a report released on Wednesday (Jun 23). And while Islamist terrorism remains the primary concern, far-right extremism is an emerging threat, it said in the Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2021.

Self-radicalised actors influenced by extremist materials online are the main domestic terrorism threat facing Singapore, the Internal Security Department (ISD) said in a report released on Wednesday (Jun 23).

And while Islamist terrorism remains the primary concern, far-right extremism is an emerging threat, it said in the Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2021.

ISIS’ declared wilayah (provinces) around the world. (Source: Ministry of Home Affairs)