Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat speaking at the Singapore Police Force s workplan seminar on May 24, 2024. (Photo: SPF) SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will introduce a new Cyber Police National Service vocation later this year, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Friday (May 24). Speaking at SPF s workplan seminar, Mr [ ]
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