STET Homeland Security Services
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STET Homeland Security Services (Chinese: 新科国土安防公司), formerly STET Homeland Security, is a security consultancy firm based in Singapore. It was founded in 2005 and is a company of Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics). ST Electronics is a company of ST Engineering which is listed on the Singapore Exchange
. STET Homeland Security Services is one of the major security firms, such as Certis CISCO (the largest Auxiliary Police Force in Singapore having close to 4,000 armed officers), Aetos Security Management
, Sinclair Knight Merz
and Heierli Consulting Engineers, that are active in Singapore. It specializes in security consultancy and does not provide manpower.
until 2007 when it moved to the Holiday Inn Atrium on Outram Road
. On 8 March 2009, it was incorporated as a subsidiary of STET and renamed STET Homeland Security Services Pte. Ltd. It is also known by its abbreviated name STET HLS.
, published the “Enhancing Building Security” in April 2005 followed by a revised version “Guidelines for Enhancing Building Security in January 2010. In line with the general security climate worldwide, security planning by security consultants such as STET HLS became increasingly important.
(Singapore Chapter) and the NUS
Extension (NEX).
, initiated a series of high-level visits to the Middle East in 2004, Singapore’s diplomatic and economic presence in the region increased. Today, there are about 50 Singaporeans working in Oman and 250 in Bahrain. In line with the business climate, STET HLS entered the Middle East market in 2005.
region in 2005 by providing security master planning in various sectors such as healthcare, finance and education. It was believed that Qatar was a good base for Singapore firms due to similarities between the two countries. A branch office of ST Electronics was established in Qatar in 2007. Singapore’s strong branding in Qatar helped to provide a good position. According to a news source in the Middle East, STET HLS was acknowledged by industry players as frontrunners in the field of ports and airport security in the emirate.
(CBO) in 2007, STET HLS was awarded a security solutions project in 2009 valued at about S$7m. As part of security-enhancement efforts, the CBO organized an awareness seminar in January 2010 in collaboration with STET HLS. In 2010, a branch office was established in Oman to maintain presence for projects and business development.
Singapore Exchange
Singapore Exchange Limited is an investment holding company located in Singapore and providing different services related to securities and derivatives trading and others. SGX is a member of the World Federation of Exchanges and the Asian and Oceanian Stock Exchanges FederationSingapore Exchange...
. STET Homeland Security Services is one of the major security firms, such as Certis CISCO (the largest Auxiliary Police Force in Singapore having close to 4,000 armed officers), Aetos Security Management
Aetos Security Management
AETOS Security Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, provides security solutions to a diverse clientele.Established in 2004, AETOS commenced operations following the strategic merger of the Auxiliary Police Forces of PSA Corporation Ltd, Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd and...
, Sinclair Knight Merz
Sinclair Knight Merz
Sinclair Knight Merz is an engineering, sciences and project delivery firm. It is based in Australia with offices in Asia, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and New Zealand.-Overview:...
and Heierli Consulting Engineers, that are active in Singapore. It specializes in security consultancy and does not provide manpower.
History
The firm began operations in 2005 as STET Homeland Security, a business unit of its parent company ST Education and Training (STET) whose core businesses include defence, maritime and education. It was housed at HarbourFront CentreHarbourFront Centre, Singapore
HarbourFront Centre is a shopping mall located at Maritime Square, Telok Blangah in the Bukit Merah Planning Area, Singapore. The mall is part of a development known as HarbourFront which is connected to VivoCity, the country's largest shopping mall. Formerly known as the World Trade Centre, it was...
until 2007 when it moved to the Holiday Inn Atrium on Outram Road
Outram, Singapore
Outram is a district in Singapore, within the Central Area, relatively near the prominent city centre and financial districts, but is nearer the border of the Central Area, and outside the Downtown Core. Outram is served by extensive public transport, including SBS Transit and a Mass Rapid Transit ...
. On 8 March 2009, it was incorporated as a subsidiary of STET and renamed STET Homeland Security Services Pte. Ltd. It is also known by its abbreviated name STET HLS.
Board of Directors
Current members of the Board of Directors are:- Baey Yam Keng, Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRCConstituencies of SingaporeConstituencies in Singapore are electoral divisions which may be represented by single or multiple seats in the Parliament of Singapore. Constituencies are classified as either single member or group representation constituencies...
(Singapore) - Professor Rohan Gunaratna, Head of the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological UniversityNanyang Technological UniversityNanyang Technological University is one of the two largest public universities in Singapore with the biggest campus in Singapore and the world's largest engineering college. Its lush 200-hectare Yunnan Garden campus was the Youth Olympic Village of the world's first 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in...
- Angela Low, Director of Legal & Business Excellence in ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems)
- Michael Chen, Group CEO of STET
- Tan Chong Kuan, Managing Director of STET HLS
Business Divisions
- Consultancy - Security master planning, audit and study, planning and design, structural resilience study, tender documentation and evaluation, project management
- Security engineering solutions – Turnkey, design, supply and install, supply of equipment, protective solutions design
- Security training
Emerging Security Requirements
Following a series of terror attacks across the world in the last two decades, the general security consciousness was heightened worldwide. The Ministry of Home Affairs, SingaporeMinistry of Home Affairs (Singapore)
The Ministry of Home Affairs is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for public safety, civil defence and immigration. It is also known as the Home Team. It is headed by the Minister for Home Affairs....
, published the “Enhancing Building Security” in April 2005 followed by a revised version “Guidelines for Enhancing Building Security in January 2010. In line with the general security climate worldwide, security planning by security consultants such as STET HLS became increasingly important.
Security Training
While the company does not provide manpower, it provides training for security personnel from the operational to senior management levels. Its programs are conducted with partners such as the ASIS InternationalASIS International
ASIS International , headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is a professional organization for security managers....
(Singapore Chapter) and the NUS
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
Extension (NEX).
Defined Overseas Markets
Since the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Goh Chok TongGoh Chok Tong
Goh Chok Tong is the Senior Minister of Singapore and the chairman of the central bank of Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He also served as the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 28 November 1990 to 12 August 2004, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew, the former Prime...
, initiated a series of high-level visits to the Middle East in 2004, Singapore’s diplomatic and economic presence in the region increased. Today, there are about 50 Singaporeans working in Oman and 250 in Bahrain. In line with the business climate, STET HLS entered the Middle East market in 2005.
Qatar
The company started making inroads in the GulfArab states of the Persian Gulf
"Arab states of the Persian Gulf" or "Arab Persian Gulf states" or "Persian Gulf Arab states" or "Arabic Persian Gulf states" or "Arab States of The Gulf", are terms that refer to the six Arab states of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, bordering the Persian Gulf....
region in 2005 by providing security master planning in various sectors such as healthcare, finance and education. It was believed that Qatar was a good base for Singapore firms due to similarities between the two countries. A branch office of ST Electronics was established in Qatar in 2007. Singapore’s strong branding in Qatar helped to provide a good position. According to a news source in the Middle East, STET HLS was acknowledged by industry players as frontrunners in the field of ports and airport security in the emirate.
Oman
After the beginning of a relationship with the Central Bank of OmanCentral Bank of Oman
The Central Bank of Oman was established in December 1974 and began operations on 1 April 1975. It replaced the Oman Currency Board as the principal currency authority in Oman....
(CBO) in 2007, STET HLS was awarded a security solutions project in 2009 valued at about S$7m. As part of security-enhancement efforts, the CBO organized an awareness seminar in January 2010 in collaboration with STET HLS. In 2010, a branch office was established in Oman to maintain presence for projects and business development.