NATIONAL COUNCIL AGAINST DRUG ABUSE Building a drug-free society for our children

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CONTENTS

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About Chairman’s Council Local Drug International NCADA Message Members Situation Engagement

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Getting Activity In DrugFreeSG Acknowledgement Community 2019 Fund Projects Involvement 05 ABOUT NCADA

ABOUT NATIONAL COUNCIL AGAINST DRUG ABUSE

The National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) was formed in January 1995 to serve as a citizens’ advisory body on national anti-drug strategies and programmes.

01 The council’s roles are to

Advise the Government on measures and strategies to curb drug abuse. Harness community support for anti-drug programmes. Promote preventive drug education programmes. ABOUT NATIONAL 02 The council’s objectives are to Promote and uphold ’s zero tolerance stance against drugs. Build and entrench public awareness of the dangers of drugs and drug abuse. COUNCIL AGAINST Conduct international advocacy and anti-drug research. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our anti-drug strategies. DRUG ABUSE 03 The council’s focal areas are

Research & Advocacy Communications & Publicity Strategic Partnerships & Events 06 07 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE CHAIRMAN’S FOREWORD “Dear friend, Despite the hard work of drug law enforcement I had the privilege to attend the first Asian Regional Forum agencies, anti-drug NGOs and organisations, the world Against Drugs (ARFAD), held in Cochin, , from 25- drug situation remains challenging. In Singapore’s Drug 27 September 2019 organised by the World Federation Situation Report 2019, the Central Narcotics Bureau Against Drugs (WFAD) and the Fourth Wave Foundation (CNB) reported that the proportion of new drug abusers from India. An interesting aspect of the Conference was arrested remained high at 41% and the proportion of the S.A.F.E (Substance Abuse Free Environment) Forum, new drug abusers arrested under 30 years old remained conducted on the final day of ARFAD. Workshops ranged significant at 62%. The number of new drug abusers from finding a child centric approach to prevention, care arrested, i.e. 1460 persons, was a 7% increase from 2018. and recovery to the role of youth in creating a S.A.F.E. Its emphasis to involve youths in the workshops, to cocreate The statistics presented some worrying trends. More solutions was especially encouraging. needs to be done in order to turn the tide, if we are to realise our vision of a drug-free Singapore. Reflecting on International Conference NCADA’s work in 2019, I am proud to report that NCADA NCADA and WFAD collaborated to organise the ‘APFAD had an eventful year. Besides relentlessly working with – WFAD @ Singapore 2019’ from 7-8 November 2019 at our partners on several key events, we also took some the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The time to reflect and learn from our regional partners, in forum provided a strategic platform for the anti-drug order to achieve our vision. community in the region, allowing for the sharing of trends, best practices and the networking of delegates from various non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Media Campaign community partners, civil society groups and government NCADA continued with year 2 of our media campaign. agencies. We received positive feedback on the excellent We were delighted to have Mr Royston Tan, an award- speakers and the networking opportunities among like- winning Singaporean film maker to produce, ‘High’ an minded organisations which came together to share and interactive anti-drug film where the audience makes learn from each other. choices for the male protagonist as he navigates his social life amidst the temptations of drugs. To evoke candid DrugFreeSG Fund discussions on the film and beyond, NCADA conducted NCADA continued to support ground-up community discussion forums with the target audience after the film events with our DrugFreeSG Fund that provides screening. In one such session at Singapore Polytechnic, reimbursement grants to individuals and organisations the students benefitted from the sharing by a panel of who organise anti-drug events and activities or have creatively incorporated an anti-drug theme into their experts from National Addiction Management Services planned events. Some of these events and projects are (NAMS), on their personal experience and insights in featured in this report. If you are interested to find out attending to drug-related cases. how NCADA can support you in promoting the anti- drug cause in Singapore, please contact the NCADA International Learning and Engagement Journeys Secretariat at [email protected].

Vice-Chairman, NCADA Dr Chew Tuan Chiong attended Overall, 2019 was a good year for NCADA. We look forward the 28th IFNGO World Conference and the 18th Annual to further collaborations and mutual support from all our Academic Conference of CADAPT from 23-24 May 2019 partners and friends for a drug-free Singapore. at Beijing, China. The conference was attended by over 600 participants from the research and medical fields, as well as domestic and international NGOs. Dr Chew Hawazi Daipi had the opportunity to learn from the Chinese on their Chairman comprehensive strategies against drug abuse. National Council Against Drug Abuse 8 9 COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBERS

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mr Hawazi Daipi Dr Chew Tuan Chiong Dr Tracy Loh Mr William Pushpam Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Singapore’s Non-Resident Chief Executive Officer, Senior Lecturer, Lee Kong Cluster Superintendent, Representative to the Frasers Centrepoint Trust Chian School of Business, Schools Division, MOE Palestinian Authority & High Singapore Management Commissioner to Ghana University

Mr Kong Mun Kwong Mr Pok Cheng Chong Member Member Chairman of Seacare Executive Director, Chinese Holdings Pte Ltd; Deputy Development Assistance Chairman of Cathay Council (CDAC) Organisation Pte Ltd; Chairman of Kota Assets Pte Ltd; Deputy Chairman of Foodfare Catering Pte Ltd (NTUC)

Prof Narayanan Mr Chng Hwee Hong Mr Zhulkarnain Mr Ahmad Firdaus Ganapathy Member Abdul Rahim Daud Member Chairman, Yellow Ribbon Member Member Associate Professor of Singapore (YRSG); Partner, Dentons Rodyk Regional Counsel, ASEAN, Sociology, and Associate Chairman of Board of Avaya Inc Dean of Graduate Studies, Trustee of Industrial and Faculty of Arts Social Services Co-operative Sciences Society Ltd (ISCOS)

Mr Hudzaifah Alyaman Dr Warren Lee Bin Adam Member Member Paediatric Endocrinologist in Asset Manager, Warees Private Practice, Dr Warren Investments Pte Ltd Lee’s Paediatrics, Growth & Diabetes Centre; Visiting Consultant, Endocrinology Service, Dept of Paediatric Medicine, KK Hospital 10 11 COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBERS

Dr Jimmy Lee Mr Lim Zhi Yang Mr Patrick Kho Member Member Member Consultant / Deputy Senior Director, Policy Group Managing Director, Chief, Research/General Development Division, Lian Huat Group Psychiatry,Institute of Ministry of Home Affairs Mental Health

Ms Annie Tan Mr Ravindran S/O Ms Teo Ser Lee Nagalingam Member Member Director for Enforcement Member Founder and Director of Branch, Vigilance, Chief Operating Officer Protocol Academy Compliance & Enforcement (COO) of the Singapore Cluster, Health Products Indian Development Regulation Group, Health Association (SINDA) Sciences Authority

Mdm Sharifah Ms Yee Siaw Ling Ms Wendy Law Sakinah Ali Alkaff Member Member Member Director, Central Youth Deputy Director (Youth & Senior Director, Partner Guidance Office, Ministry Sports Division), People’s Relations and Recognition, of Social and Family Association Yayasan MENDAKI Development

Mr S B Viknesan Ms Elaine Loo Ms Manda Chan Ms Ivy Law Member Member Member Member Senior Counsellor, Director, Membership and Commissioner for Narcotics Commissioner for Narcotics National Addictions Strategy Implementation, Hong Kong – till Nov 2019 Hong Kong – from Nov 2019 Management Service National Council (NAMS), Institute of of Social Service Mental Health 12 13 LOCAL DRUG SITUATION

TOTAL ABUSERS BY DRUG TYPES Methamphetamine, heroin, and NPS were the LOCAL DRUG three most commonly abused drugs in 2019.

SITUATION IN 2019 63% 2,205 Total Methamphetamine TOTAL NEW Abusers DRUG ABUSER DRUG ABUSER ARRESTED ARRESTED

19% 3% 7% 667 New Heroin Abusers 12% 6% 414 New Others NPS Abusers 2018 3,439 2018 1,364 2019 3,526 2019 1,460 NEW ABUSERS BY DRUG TYPES Methamphetamine, NPS and cannabis were the three most commonly abused drugs by new drug abusers arrested in 2019.

74% 1,076 New Methamphetamine 62% 38% Abusers

Below 30 Above 30 Years Old Years Old

10% 151 New ABOUT 62% OF PROPORTION OF NPS Abusers 8% 8% 121 New Others NEW DRUG ABUSERS NEW DRUG ABUSERS Cannabis Abusers ARRESTED WERE ARRESTED REMAINED BELOW 30 YEARS OLD HIGH AT 41% For full report, please head over www.cnb.gov.sg/newsandevents/reports-(overview) 15 INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Asian Regional Forum Against Drugs 2019 The first Asian Regional Forum Against Drugs (ARFAD) as well as Asia. A distinctive portion of what was discussed was held in Cochin, India, on 25-27 September 2019. The also included the role of social institutions - families, event was jointly organised by Fourth Wave Foundation communities, civil societies and government – in keeping (FWF) and World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD). FWF societies safe and drug-free. is a non-governmental organisation based in Cochin, India. Amongst its many programmes is “Project Venda” which encourages anti-drug advocacy amongst their target audience by helping them channel their energies into creative pursuits, such as creating awareness on substance abuse, counselling and facilitating rehabilitation. WFAD is a multilateral community of non- governmental organisations and individuals formed in 2009. Its members comprise 261 organisations from 60 countries. ARFAD 2019 was the first time the two organisations collaborated to organise such a conference. Mr. Hawazi Daipi, Chairman NCADA, and Ms. Nur Hayati, NCADA Secretariat attended the conference.

Chairman NCADA, Mr. Hawazi Daipi (second from left) and NCADA representative, Ms. Nur Hayati (right most) posing for a picture with fellow Asian participants from Nepal (left most), (third from left and second from right) and (third from right) at ARFAD 2019.

NCADA was also able to network with other Asian NGOs ADVOCACY: during the forum, with Mr Hawazi initiating a discussion over breakfast among representatives of anti-drugs NGOs RALLYING from Singapore, Indonesia and .

PUBLIC SUPPORT Opening address of ARFAD 2019 at Four Points by Sheraton in Cochin, India, on 25 September 2019.

The objective of the forum was to gather member organisations of WFAD and other civil societies in the region to share best practices and strengthen their capacity in networking and advocacy work.

The forum was well attended by participants from India and Asian countries. Over three days, they took part in plenaries, workshops, presentations and panel discussions with non- Breakfast meeting with delegates from NCADA, SANA, governmental and governmental bodies. These discussions Pengasih (Malaysia) and GRANAT (Indonesia) on 27 September were focused on policies on anti-drug advocacy within India 2019, the final day of ARFAD 2019. 16 17 INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Asia Pacific Forum Against Drugs 2019 Over the two days, 159 participants from 20 countries NCADA organised its third run of the Asia Pacific Forum attended the APFAD-WFAD @ Singapore 2019, with some Against Drugs from 7 to 8 November 2019 at Singapore’s who came from as far as Bosnia and Herzegovina. NCADA iconic Marina Bay Sands. This was an inaugural joint would like to thank Mr. Esbjörn Hörnberg and Dr. Chew Tuan conference between NCADA and the World Federation Chiong, the co-chairpersons of the Organising Committee Against Drugs (WFAD) with the event being co-branded that comprised NCADA Council Members, Prof. Narayanan as the “Asia Pacific Forum Against Drugs: APFAD-WFAD Ganapathy, Dr. Jimmy Lee, Mr. Patrick Kho, Ms. Teo Ser Lee, @ Singapore 2019”. Keeping with the tradition of past Mr. Sng Chern Hong and the Secretariat Team along with editions, the forum provided a strategic platform for Ms. Regina Mattsson from WFAD. Special thanks to Guest- the anti-drug community in the region, allowing for the of-Honour, Mrs. Josephine Teo, Minister for Manpower and sharing of trends, best practices and the networking of Second Minister for Home Affairs, who took time to grace the delegates from various non-governmental organisations event and our speakers who flew in or tele-conferenced for (NGOs), community partners, civil society groups and their insightful presentations and SANA for the learning visit. Conference delegates at APFAD-WFAD @ Singapore 2019 APFAD-WFAD @ Singapore 2019 was successful because of government agencies. holding up the APFAD Declaration, which rallies participants Guest-of-Honour Mrs. Josephine Teo, with representatives you and the conference participants. of NCADA, WFAD, Director CNB, Deputy Commissioner to counter the pro-drug lobby and to take a stand to ensure (Policy & Transformation) of Prisons, and the forum a drug-free world. speakers of APFAD-WFAD @ Singapore 2019. At the event, NCADA also held a mini exhibition, assisted by its team of youth Anti-Drug Advocates, to showcase various anti-drug efforts by different organisations in partnership with respective communities. Exhibits from CNB, WFAD, Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) and Gerakan Nasional Anti Narkotika (Indonesia) were showcased. On Day 2, Mr. Abdul Karim, Executive Director of SANA hosted a learning visit to the SANA Step-Up Centre at Sengkang Community Hub for 30 participants. The programme included a tour of Delegates from APFAD-WFAD @ Singapore 2019 listening in the premise and a presentation showcasing SANA’s on a presentation during a learning visit of SANA Step-Up preventive drug education efforts in the community. Centre on 8 November 2019. Guest-of-Honour, Mrs. Josephine Teo delivering her opening address for APFAD-WFAD @ Singapore 2019 at Marina Bay Sands on 7 November 2019 . International President of WFAD, Mr. Esbjörn Hörnberg In her opening address, Guest-of-Honour, Mrs. (left most) leading a panel discussion with forum speakers, Josephine Teo, Minister for Manpower and Second Mr. Boro Goic (second from left), Mr. C.C Joseph (middle), Mr. Eric Siervo (second from right), and Mr. Martin Infante Minister for Home Affairs, highlighted the worrying (right most) on 8 November 2019, the second day of APFAD- development of the push for cannabis legalisation WFAD @ Singapore 2019 and its unintended consequences in many countries. As anti-drug efforts become more challenging with Against the backdrop of continuing global calls for drug the increasing proliferation of liberal views, there liberalisation, forum speakers unpacked the theme was a critical need to counter the proliferation of of the 2019 forum, which was “Prevention through misinformation about cannabis and drug abuse. Partnerships and Community Action – for a World Without Drugs”. Presentations focused on how the In their welcome address, both Organising Committee community could refine its drug prevention strategies Co-chairpersons, Mr. Esbjörn Hörnberg, International and scale community action. The event showcased President of WFAD, and Dr. Chew Tuan Chiong, Vice- a variety of speakers and leading experts in harm Chairman of NCADA, agreed with Mrs. Teo and drew prevention research and programmes such as Mr. Bob attention to the rapidly expanding drug markets and McCoskrie, Director of Family First New Zealand. As accelerating addiction crisis worldwide. They emphasised well, activists such as Mr. Eric Siervo, Vice President that the close partnerships between civil society groups, of International Programs at Community Anti-Drug governments and communities, played a crucial role in Coalitions of America (CADCA), provided insights on how to spur, scale and sustain community action towards a Anti-Drug Advocates and CNB officers handing out materials to participants at APFAD-WFAD @ Singapore 2019 on implementing national drug control strategies to counter 7-8 November 2019. the well-funded pro-drug propaganda. drug-free world. 18 19 GETTING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT GETTING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT GETTING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

United Against Drugs Coalition (UADC) A3 Adults ADA Programme As of 2019, there are 67 organisations, from government In 2019, NCADA organised two engagement sessions for In 2019, 3 runs of ADA training sessions were conducted Effective community engagement requires synergy and and private sectors, on board the coalition to propagate A3 adult volunteers. The sessions, held on 26 February at CNB HQ and a total of 61 youth advocates were collaboration from both CNB and NCADA. CNB with its Preventive Drug Education (PDE) messages and engage and 19 July at CNB HQ, were attended by 13 volunteers recruited. Similarly, 2 engagement sessions were also strong school network looks after youth advocates while through their spheres of influence. One such example each. During the sessions, volunteers were updated on held for the youth advocates. The first session, on 23 NCADA oversees the A3 adults. A big thank you to all is the engagement with SportsCare SG for Anti-Drug the latest drug situation in Singapore and were involved March, was held during the school holidays at CNB HQ. advocates for your contributions and support in spreading Abuse Campaign (ADAC) carnivals in 2019. SportsCare in group discussions on how to disseminate anti-drug The engagement session included an experience sharing the anti-drug message in Singapore. SG participated in both ADAC carnivals of the year with messages more effectively among the community. component to encourage ADAs to come together and their game booth – “the Giant Plinko Board”. This life- exchange advocacy ideas. size Plinko game consist of one representative from SportsCare SG dropping balls from the top of the board The second session - on a Saturday, 28 September - was whilst participants were challenged to catch as many balls a collaboration between CNB Communications Division, with the cone given to them. The game was a massive hit CNB Psychological Unit and Green Haven Halfway House among the younger crowd and provided a timely reminder who hosted a visit. Through this visit, ADAs came away with of the importance of channeling one’s energy into healthy a better understanding of Singapore’s drug rehabilitation and fun activities, away from the temptation of drugs. framework and the role Green Haven Halfway House played in their resident’s reintegration into society.

Vice Chairman of NCADA, Dr. Chew Tuan Chiong with A3 Network adult volunteers at an engagement session on 26 February 2019.

A group of youths posing for a picture in front of The Giant Plinko Board booth set up by SportsCare SG at Punggol Place for the ADAC Carnival on 13 Jul 2019.

Anti-Drug Abuse Advocacy (A3) Network The Anti-Drug Abuse Advocacy (A3) Network, jointly administered by NCADA and CNB, aims to develop a network of active individuals who identify, support, and promote the anti-drug cause. Their focus is on becoming a third-party voice to generate greater anti-drug awareness and involvement among the community. The network An A3 Network adult volunteer hard at work during an consists of individuals categorised in two different groups engagement session on 19 July 2019. Youth advocates from the ADA programme at the Green Haven Halfway House on 28 September 2019. - A3 Adults and Anti-Drug Advocate (ADA) for youths 20 21 ACTIVITY IN 2019 DRUGFREESG FUND PROJECTS ACTIVITY IN DRUGFREESG 2019 FUND PROJECTS

Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign 2019 DrugFreeSG carnivals 2019 NCADA is keen to promote ground-up anti-drug initiatives that encourage individuals, organisations The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit “Carnival” was the theme of ADAC 2019 with the aim and community groups to assume a greater role in the fight against drug abuse. Primarily, this is Trafficking is celebrated worldwide on 26 June to encourage the adoption of a drug-free lifestyle. To achieved through the provision of funding support in the form of the DrugFreeSG Fund. From family and every year. In Singapore, NCADA celebrates this day achieve greater outreach, NCADA and CNB collaborated cultural events to youth advocate driven initiatives, the DrugFreeSG Fund has supported a spectrum together with CNB by organising the annual Anti- to organise two DrugFreeSG carnivals in the heartlands. of beneficiaries across several mediums in 2019. Here are some highlights from various projects. Drug Abuse Campaign (ADAC), involving like-minded The first carnival was held at Punggol Place on 13 partners, students, advocates and the community. July while the second was at Tampines Central, on the HEB-Ashram Family Day Anti-Drug Roadshow @ SIM Global weekend of 31 August and 1 September. Through these With a focus on promoting a drug-free lifestyle, ADAC Education (GE) University 2019 comprised two key activities – DrugFreeSG carnivals, members of the public were able to learn about 2019 began with a significant milestone event for one of Light-Up! 2019 and DrugFreeSG Carnivals. the harms of drugs through fun and interactive activities, our beneficiaries, HEB-Ashram. Their 20th anniversary The Anti-Drug Roadshow @ SIM GE was a one-day event which were grouped into three main zones – Enforce, was celebrated at their HEB-Ashram Family Day on 6 held on 12 February 2019, at the SIM Student Hub in DrugFreeSG Light-Up! 2019 Educate and Engage. From Escape Game, Augmented January 2019, at HEB-Ashram Halfway House located Clementi. Youth advocate, Aaron Mitchell Goh, led this Reality (AR) game app, Virtual Reality (VR) simulations to in Sembawang. NCADA was delighted to be part of this The DrugFreeSG Light-Up! was held on 26 June 2019, in initiative as he was passionate about sharing anti-drug evening concert by local artistes and student performing momentous occasion, commemorating the provision messages with his peers. Together with some friends, line with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and groups, there was something for everyone. Preventive of rehabilitation and re-integration services to ex-drug Illicit Trafficking. First launched in 2018, the DrugFreeSG they pitched the idea to SIM University and NCADA, and Drug Education (PDE) messages were further infused in abusers over the past two decades. The HEB-Ashram received strong support from both. Held at the beginning Light-Up! 2019 edition was a massive success involving 18 the carnivals through the screening of PDE short films, Family Day 2019 highlights the importance and role participating partners and venue owners along the Marina of the school term, the event promoted a drug-free reminding audiences that drugs not only have detrimental of family support in reintegration. Another objective lifestyle through the collation of anti-drug messages, Bay and Harbourfront areas. The building backdrop effects on the abuser, but also their loved ones. of the event was to reinforce the value of community and skyline of our partners such as Marina Bay Sands, display of anti-drug videos and drug information. Among acceptance as ex-drug abusers navigate their way back the activities was a photobooth station for students to National Gallery, Gardens by the Bay and Esplanade were into regular life. brightly lit in either green or white from 7pm to midnight. pose with anti-drug collaterals, and a physical message It was a strong statement that corporations in Singapore board which allowed students to write and display anti- Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) was roped in to help drive drug pledges. has a role to play in promoting and spreading the anti- the anti-drug message among the younger generation. drug cause. CNB and NCADA intend to have this event On event day, more than 70 students set up booths NCADA is encouraged by the success of this event and annually as we rally more participating partners and aimed at helping event attendees understand the key venue owners to support the drug-free cause. hope that by supporting such ground-up initiatives, role family and society play in the reintegration of ex- youths are inspired to be more proactive and participate drug abusers. PDE slogans by CNB and NCADA were in more anti-drug programmes in future. Overall, the displayed throughout the event, reinforcing the overall event reached a total of 440 individuals. anti-drug message. NCADA Chairman, Mr Hawazi A young family having an educational and enjoyable time Daipi was present alongside the Guest-of-Honour Mr experiencing Augmented Reality (AR) at an exhibition booth at Masagos Zulkifli, then Minister for the Environment and the DrugFreeSG carnival on 13 July 2019. Water Resources. Overall, the event reached a total of 430 guests and at least 140 youths.

Eager participants challenging each other at a basketball free Guest-of-Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli posing for a photo with SIM students posing with anti-drug messages at the Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Art Museum lit up in throw game booth at the DrugFreeSG carnival 2019 on the a group of youth volunteers from the SINDA Youth Club at Anti-Drug Roadshow photobooth in SIM on 12 February 2019. green and white during DrugFreeSG Light-Up! 2019. weekend of 31 August and 1 September. HEB-Ashram Family Day 2019. Photo by HEB-Ashram. Photo by CNB. 22 23 DRUGFREESG FUND PROJECTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

#YourLifeIsInYourHands ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sticking to the theme of youth-led initiatives in 2019, this community, the event featured popular artistes such as aptly titled project was the distribution of hand sanitisers, Hady Mirza and Sufi Rashid. With DIH Influencer Aaron along with CNB collaterals, to members of the general Aziz in attendance, the DIH Rock Concert aimed to NCADA would like to thank the organisations and individuals who have partnered and public. Initiated by youth advocate, Javier Ng, these promote and reinforce the drug-free lifestyle in a manner supported NCADA events in the year 2019. hand sanitisers carried an anti-drug message, raising that resonate with the Malay-Muslim youths. Throughout awareness on the anti-drug cause and encouraging the 5-hour event, messages advocating against drug youths to stay away from drugs. The project was a abuse were creatively woven into the programme which Singapore Government Ministries, Departments and Statutory Boards success, with all 350 hand sanitisers and CNB collaterals reached out to over 4,000 concert-goers. fully distributed within a short span of time on 30 March 2019, along the bustling streets of Orchard Road. Mr Amrin Amin, then Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Health Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

Non-Governmental Organisations

Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA)

Javier Ng (4th from right on first row) with a group of youth Guest-of-Honour Mr Amrin Amin (in white, first row) and volunteers from ITE on event day, 30 March 2019, at Orchard fellow concert-goers in good spirits, at the DIH Rock Concert Road. Photo by Institute of Technical Education. at Kampong Admiralty. Photo by Woodlands CCC. Project Partners

AMP Community in Review 2019 Singapore Khalsa Association Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) – Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign 2019 Vesakhi Mela, Cultural Fun Fair Community in Review (CIR) is a seminar held annually And all local and international partners by the Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs The Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA) held Vesakhi (RIMA) in collaboration with the Association of Muslim Mela, Cultural Fun Fair on the weekend of 13-14 April Professionals (AMP). CIR 2019 took place on 16 March 2019. In conjunction with Vesakhi, a key cultural event 2019, at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition in the Sikh community’s calendar, the cultural fun fair Centre and was themed “Addressing the Drug Menace: aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle and bond people Rethinking Preventive, Rehabilitative and Reintegration from all walks of life. From Punjabi dance and food to Strategies”. It aimed to facilitate a discussion to youth soccer tournaments, the event had a myriad of fun gain better insights into how the vision of a drug-free activities for all age groups. Then Minister of Education, Singapore can be realised. The keynote address was Mr Ong Ye Kung graced the event on the first day as delivered by Mr Amrin Amin, then Senior Parliamentary Guest-of-Honour. CNB also set up a booth to share Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of the message on the dangers of drug abuse with event Health. Among the speakers were Mr Cher Jing En, participants and visitors. Adding on to that, UK Sikh Associate Psychologist from SANA and Mr Muhammad star, H Dhami, was invited and flew in for the event. He Sufian Muhammad Salim, Deputy Head of Home from delivered a special anti-drug message to his fans at the PERTAPIS Halfway House. Overall, the event reached event and via social media. Over the weekend, more than 138 guests, including students. 4,000 people attended the event.

Dadah Itu Haram (DIH) Rock Concert What’s next? Organised by People’s Association (PA) together with CNB, NCADA would like to thank everyone involved in the this was the second in a series of rock concerts under the events and programmes listed above. We are grateful DIH programme. With Kampung Admiralty’s open plaza to have worked with so many passionate individuals as the venue, the DIH Rock Concert was held on 30 March and organisations standing by our side as we continue 2019 with Mr Amrin Amin, then Senior Parliamentary our fight against drug abuse. We look forward to more Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Health future collaborations to promote and champion the as Guest-of-Honour. Organised for the Malay-Muslim drug-free cause. UEN: S95CC1096G Blk B, Police Cantonment Complex, 393 New Bridge Road Singapore 088763

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