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Is Singapore psychologically prepared for a terror attack?

With the SGSecure movement in its 10th year, CNA spoke to psychologists from the Internal Security Department and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Is Singapore psychologically prepared for a terror attack?

Singapore's SGSecure movement is marking its 10th year. A recent incident involved a 14-year-old student who was arrested by the Internal Security Department (ISD) in May for planning a mass-casualty stabbing attack at his secondary school. The student had written a 21-page manifesto detailing his plans.

The ISD and Ministry of Home Affairs' Home Team Psychology Division have assessed Singapore's psychological preparedness for a terror attack. According to Jasmine Tan, assistant director of the Home Team Psychology Division, being psychologically prepared goes beyond just fear.

The psychologists were spoken to by Channel News Asia about the issue.

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