In a separate parliamentary question on Monday, MP Yip Hon Weng (PAP-Yio Chu Kang) asked Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam about the Government’s response to concerns that Singapore will become a “destination for political fugitives”.
Mr Shanmugam said in a written answer: “Foreigners who possess a valid travel document and meet entry requirements will be allowed to come into Singapore. We also of course reserve the right to deny entry to a foreigner if we assess that to be in our national interests.
“If a foreigner coming into Singapore is wanted by his government, and his government has made a request, the Government will render assistance in accordance with our laws.”
He added that travellers transiting through Singapore have “technically not entered” the country if they remain within the transit area and do not clear immigration.
“This is international law. Nevertheless, if we are aware of the presence of undesirable persons, we may still check them and take appropriate actions,” added the Home Affairs Minister.
The Government may accord additional security depending on the current and former status of any person, taking into consideration the safety and security risk that may be posed to the person and the general public, said Mr Shanmugam, who is also Law Minister.
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