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In the heart of Singapore’s bustling heartlands, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) put its emergency response capabilities to the test through Exercise Heartbeat 2025, held at Marsiling Mall Hawker Centre on 15 February 2025. This large-scale counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness exercise simulated an attack by self-radicalised individuals, reinforcing the importance of vigilance, preparedness, and community resilience against potential threats.

Organised by the SPF and supported by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), this iteration of Exercise Heartbeat marked the first time the exercise was conducted at a hawker centre—a key communal space for all.

Exercise Heartbeat builds on the close collaboration between Home Team agencies and community partners to increase preparedness against terror attacks, in support of SGSecure and Exercise SG Ready. It serves as a vital reminder for organisations to review security measures, validate contingency plans, and enhance emergency readiness.

Every member of the community has a role to play in keeping Singapore safe against terrorism by remaining vigilant at all times.

Anyone with information on suspicious persons or activities can contact the Internal Security Department at 1800-2626-473 or the Police at 999, SMS to 70999, or submit the information online at https://www.police.gov.sg/I-Witness or report it via the SGSecure mobile application.

The community’s timely action can help prevent catastrophic outcomes, save lives and keep our home safe. For more information on how you can contribute to our fight against terrorism, please visit the @SGSecureOfficial Instagram or SGSecure website.

Read the Police news release on the exercise here.