What happens after a report is made about suspected radicalised individuals or behaviours?

When a report is made, the Internal Security Department (ISD) will assess and verity the information provided, including speaking with the informant if possible. The informant’s identity will be kept strictly confidential.

No further action will be taken if investigations reveal that the person is not radicalised. If the person is in the early stages of radicalisation, he or she may be referred for counselling. However, if the person is assessed to pose a security threat, appropriate action will be taken under the ISA and provided with rehabilitation.

ISD adopts a comprehensive and holistic approach to rehabilitation, covering religious, psychological and social support. If you are worried about reporting an individual who has displayed signs of radicalisation, remember that you will be helping him/her in receiving timely rehabilitation, guidance and counselling. Your prompt action will help to save lives, including that of the individual.

Each rehabilitation programme is customised to a detainee’s or Restriction Order supervisee’s unique circumstances, with extensive collaboration between the various rehabilitation stakeholders to maximise the chances of successful rehabilitation for the individual. For more information on early reporting of suspected radicalised behaviours, you may wish to refer to the Resource Kit via this link: isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/337/38ca8954-2f58-4584-8a91-0c7e5e8331d9/MHA-Resource-Kit---For-Publication.pdf