Investigations ongoing over fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base: MINDEF

[metanoia]

Investigations ongoing over fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base: MINDEF​

Published Jan 23, 2026, 11:39 PM
Updated Jan 24, 2026, 01:04 AM

A MINDEF spokesperson said no threat was identified, after it was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at Paya Lebar Air Base.

PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE

SINGAPORE – Investigations are ongoing over a bomb threat against the Paya Lebar Air Base, which was posted online and later determined to be fake.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, a Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) spokesperson said the Republic of Singapore Air Force was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at the airbase on Jan 23.

“No threat was identified,” said the spokesperson, adding that precautionary measures were taken and bomb sweeps were conducted at the airbase.

The fake bomb threat was posted on a Reddit sub-forum dedicated to national service, with text claiming that a bomb would be detonated within the airbase at a specific time and date.

Screenshots of the post, seen by The Straits Times, also named specific locations within the military base and mentioned the names of commanders.

The post has since been removed.

Investigations are ongoing, said MINDEF, adding that perpetrators of fake bomb threats may be charged under Section 268A of the Penal Code – communicating false information of a harmful thing.

If convicted, one may be jailed for up to seven years, fined up to $50,000, or both.

• Additional reporting by Daniel Lai

 

[metanoia]

Reddit Mods issue announcement liao

 

[syed putra]

Don't blame the muslims. CNY coming.

 

[metanoia]

Don't blame the muslims. CNY coming.

Could be a NSF with grievances over National Service.

 

[syed putra]

Could be a NSF with grievances over National Service.

There should be grievance. The system already took minimum 10-12 years of our childhood studying in schools. Brainwashed to comply.
And then still require 2 years of adult life to protect the oligarchs interest.

 

[metanoia]

There should be grievance. The system already took minimum 10-12 years of our childhood studying in schools. Brainwashed to comply.
And then still require 2 years of adult life to protect the oligarchs interest.

The correct way to air your grievance is at the ballot box during GE and not making silly terrorist threats.

 

[syed putra]

The correct way to air your grievance is at the ballot box during GE and not making silly terrorist threats.

Dont be silly. The sinkies have been brainwashed for too long to make any changes. Even the opposition support NS.

 

[nabeifuckpap]

The correct way to air your grievance is at the ballot box during GE and not making silly terrorist threats.

65% vote PAP, 60 years of stupidity is beyond hope just aim to move to lower cost of living countries fuck all the retards here

 

[birdie69]

65% vote PAP, 60 years of stupidity is beyond hope just aim to move to lower cost of living countries fuck all the retards here

So majority of the parents approved their sons to spend 2 years in NS and 10 years of ICT.

 

[metanoia]

So majority of the parents approved their sons to spend 2 years in NS and 10 years of ICT.

My late grandfather didn't. He never voted once for PAP.

 

[cowbellc]

This is no joke. Sg cannot have a single boom.
A single bomb will juz end our economy, and progress we've been building for decades