Social Defence

In a multiracial, multi-religious and multi-cultural society like Singapore, peace and progress is possible only if Singaporeans of all races and religions live together in harmony and look out for one another. It requires constant effort to build understanding and trust among different communities and to ensure that potential sources of misunderstanding and insensitivity are nipped in the bud quickly. This is Social Defence – everyone making an effort to trust one another and to strengthen the bonds across the different ethnic groups so that we are strong and united especially during times of national challenges.

How can you put Social Defence into action?

By being sensitive and respectful of other races in Singapore, and learning more about their traditions, cultures, religions, and heritage.

By befriending fellow citizens from other communities, and building strong bonds with them over common Singaporean experiences.

Show greater consideration and understanding to new citizens, helping them understand our way of life, and sharing with them different practices of different groups here.

Looking out for and helping the less fortunate and underprivileged among us.