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The Ministry of Home Affairs (Abbreviation
Abbreviation

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Usually, but not always, it consists of a letter or group of letters taken from the word or phrase....
: MHA; ; ; ) is a ministry
Ministry (government department)

A ministry is a specialised organisation responsible for a sector of government public administration, sometimes led by a Political minister, but usually a Civil service, that can have responsibility for one or more departments, agencies, bureaus, commissions or other smaller executive, advisory, managerial or administrative organisations....
 of the Singapore Government. It is in charge of public safety, civil defence and immigration
Immigration

While the movement of people has thought throughout history at various levels, modern immigration tourism are considered non-immigrants . Immigration that violates the immigration laws of the destination country is termed illegal immigration or undocumented immigration....
. It is also known as the Home Team.

Ministry of Home Affairs was set up in 1959 when Singapore attained self-government. Housed at the Empress Place Building, it remained there until September 16 1963 when Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia
Malaysia

Malaysia is a federation that consists of States of Malaysia in Southeast Asia with a total landmass of . The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government....
 and internal affairs became a federal responsibility.

After Singapore became independent in August 9 1965, Home Affairs returned to Empress Place address as part of the Ministry of Interior and Defence
Ministry of Interior and Defence

The Ministry of Interior and Defence of Singapore was set up in 1965, with Dr. Goh Keng Swee as the first Minister. The Ministry was responsible for both internal and external security, controlling both the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Armed Forces....
 (MID).






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The Ministry of Home Affairs (Abbreviation
Abbreviation

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Usually, but not always, it consists of a letter or group of letters taken from the word or phrase....
: MHA; ; ; ) is a ministry
Ministry (government department)

A ministry is a specialised organisation responsible for a sector of government public administration, sometimes led by a Political minister, but usually a Civil service, that can have responsibility for one or more departments, agencies, bureaus, commissions or other smaller executive, advisory, managerial or administrative organisations....
 of the Singapore Government. It is in charge of public safety, civil defence and immigration
Immigration

While the movement of people has thought throughout history at various levels, modern immigration tourism are considered non-immigrants . Immigration that violates the immigration laws of the destination country is termed illegal immigration or undocumented immigration....
. It is also known as the Home Team.

History

The Ministry of Home Affairs was set up in 1959 when Singapore attained self-government. Housed at the Empress Place Building, it remained there until September 16 1963 when Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia
Malaysia

Malaysia is a federation that consists of States of Malaysia in Southeast Asia with a total landmass of . The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government....
 and internal affairs became a federal responsibility.

After Singapore became independent in August 9 1965, Home Affairs returned to Empress Place address as part of the Ministry of Interior and Defence
Ministry of Interior and Defence

The Ministry of Interior and Defence of Singapore was set up in 1965, with Dr. Goh Keng Swee as the first Minister. The Ministry was responsible for both internal and external security, controlling both the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Armed Forces....
 (MID). MID stayed there for several months before it was re-located to Pearl's Hill (former Lower Barracks of Police).

In August 11 1970, the Ministry of Interior and Defence was separated into two ministries, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence (Singapore)

The Ministry of Defence is entrusted with overseeing the defence needs of the Republic of Singapore. It has a policy of Total Defence which consists of Military Defence, Civil Defence, Economic Defence, Social Defence and Psychological Defence....
. MHA remained at Pearl's Hill until August 1977 when it moved into its previous home at the Phoenix Park in Tanglin Road.

MHA, together with Police Headquarters, moved to the New Phoenix Park at 28 Irrawaddy Road on August 182001.

Vision and Mission


Vision

To make Singapore a safe and secure best home for our people.

Mission and Values

We work as a team, in partnership with the community,to make Singapore our safe and secure Best Home.

Sub-organisations


Departments

The Ministry of Home Affairs consist of the following major departments:
  • Singapore Police Force
    Singapore Police Force

    The Singapore Police Force is the main agency tasked with Law enforcement in Singapore in the city-state. Formerly known as the Republic of Singapore Police , it has grown from an 11-man organisation to a 38,587 strong force....
     (SPF)
  • Singapore Civil Defence Force
    Singapore Civil Defence Force

    The Singapore Civil Defence Force is the main agency in charge of the provision of emergency services in Singapore during peacetime and emergency....
     (SCDF)
  • Internal Security Department
    Internal Security Department

    File:Isdlogo.pngInternal Security Department is an government agency of the Government of Singapore under the hierarchy of the Ministry of Home Affairs ....
     (ISD)
  • Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
    Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

    File:ICA Building.JPGThe Immigration and Checkpoints Authority is a department under the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singapore. The organisation is in charge of immigration, Singapore passports, National Registration Identity Card, permanent residents services, customs, issuing permits to foreigners such as social visit pass, professional...
     (ICA)
  • Central Narcotics Bureau
    Central Narcotics Bureau

    The Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore was established in 1971 as the primary drug enforcement agency entrusted with the responsibilities of coordinating all matters pertaining to drug eradication....
     (CNB)
  • Singapore Prison Service
    Singapore Prison Service

    The Singapore Prison Service is an government agency of the Government of Singapore under the hierarchy of the Minister for Home Affairs . It runs 14 prisons and drug rehabilitation centres in Singapore....
     (SPS)
  • Home Team Academy
    Home Team Academy

    The Home Team Academy is the training institute for various organisations of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singapore, including the Singapore Police Force, the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the Central Narcotics Bureau, the Singapore Prison Service, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, and the Internal Security Department, amongst o...
     (HTA)


Staff divisions

  • Homefront Security Division (HSD)
  • Strategic Planning and Development Division (SPD)
  • Policy and Operations Division (POD)
  • International & Corporate Relations Division (ICRD)
  • Human Resource Division (HRD)
  • Finance Division (FD)
  • Technology & Infrastructure Division (T & I)
  • Legal Division
  • Audit for Cost Efficiency Team (ACET)


Statutory Boards

  • Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises
    Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises

    The Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs and was established on 1 April 1976....
     (SCORE)


Committees/Councils

  • Presidential Council for Religious Harmony
  • National Crime Prevention Council
    National Crime Prevention Council

    The National Crime Prevention Council is an American educational nonprofit organization in Washington, DC whose Strategic planning is to enable people to create safer and more caring communities by addressing the causes of crime and violence and reducing the opportunities for crime to occur....
  • National Council Against Drug Abuse
  • National Fire Prevention Council


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