Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Reply to Parliamentary Question, 4 August 2026

 QUESTION

Ms Joan Pereira: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether the Ministry will consider setting up a portal or subscriber service which provides regular and timely updates on international safety alerts, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, protests, amongst others, for Singaporeans to refer to, with push notifications for those who e-register with the Ministry before departure.

REPLY

1        MFA issues Travel Notice or Advisory where there is known major crisis or incident that could affect the safety of Singaporeans overseas. Such Travel Notices and Advisories are published on MFA official website. MFA may also provide updates through text messages, phone calls, and emails to Singaporeans, especially to those who eRegister. This was recently done during the severe floods in Hat Yai, and the crisis in the Middle East.  

2        MFA encourages Singaporeans to eRegister when travelling abroad. We also advise Singaporeans to remain vigilant and take precautions for their personal safety, including by monitoring local news and purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. 

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

4 AUGUST 2026