Almost 90 per cent of about 140 Singaporeans who were dealt with for terrorism-related activities have been successfully reintegrated into society, including 53 of 58 former members of Jemaah Islamiah (JI). But this did not happen easily. The Government faced a...
“They were also individuals with families; they had parents and spouses who loved and cared for them, and children who relied on them.”
Mr Wong, speaking at its annual retreat at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa on Wednesday, said the group has been a key partner of the Government in countering the threat of terrorism and extremism, and its success is a testament to what Islam truly stands for. The groups have become more sophisticated at using digital platforms including social media to spread propaganda and incite their followers to carry out attacks.
The terrorist groups have been increasingly targeting youth, who are more impressionable and susceptible to influence, he added. There, he practised shooting ISIS enemies and even took a pledge of allegiance, or bai’ah, to an in-game “ISIS leader”, Mr Wong shared.
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