Hundreds of pagers blew up at approximately the same time across Lebanon on Tuesday (Sept 17), killing at least nine people and wounding more than 2,700. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Hezbollah official says this detonation of the pagers is the "biggest security breach" the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of conflict with Israel.

On the topic of security, back at home here in Singapore, about 2,500 visitors are refused entry at our checkpoints every month - a figure was revealed by Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in Parliament, in the wake of the case involving Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza, who entered Singapore illegally using a passport with a different name.

What is considered "undesirable visitors" in the context of Singapore, and how does the overall terror outlook for the region look?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at NTU’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies shares his insights.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: ST/ Chong Jun Liang

Hundreds of pagers blew up at approximately the same time across Lebanon on Tuesday (Sept 17), killing at least nine people and wounding more than 2,700. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Hezbollah official says this detonation of the pagers is the "biggest security breach" the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of conflict with Israel.
On the topic of security, back at home here in Singapore, about 2,500 visitors are refused entry at our checkpoints every month - a figure was revealed by Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in Parliament, in the wake of the case involving Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza, who entered Singapore illegally using a passport with a different name.
What is considered "undesirable visitors" in the context of Singapore, and how does the overall terror outlook for the region look?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at NTU’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: ST/ Chong Jun Liang

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.