Verifying Individuals' Criminal Records with Government

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether there is any way for individuals to verify their criminal records with the Government, particularly any specific criminal antecedents that may prevent a person from obtaining licences, such as the Security Officer's Licence, even when a check through the e-service platform on Status of Criminal Record Rendered Spent shows a clear record; and (b) if not, why not.

Mr K Shanmugam: Individuals with criminal records may check if their records have been rendered spent through the Police e-service mentioned by the Member.

Applicants for licences issued by the Police are not evaluated solely on their criminal record, or lack thereof. Every application is assessed on its own merits, considering all relevant facts and circumstances that exist at the time of the application. For Security Officer licences, this includes criteria, such as whether the applicant is an undischarged bankrupt or has been involved in unlawful activities.