Knife-related Crimes Committed in Education Institutions and Public, Commercial and Residential Premises in Past Five Years

11 Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Home Affairs for the past five years, how many knife-related crimes, including those involving the brandishing of swords, razors or similar items have been committed in (i) schools or educational institutions, (ii) public, commercial or work premises and (iii) residential premises.

Mr K Shanmugam: The Member's question on the number of knife-related crimes has been addressed in my reply to Question Nos 28 and 29 for oral answer on the Order Paper for 4 April 2022. [Please refer to "Measures to Help Police Protect Public and Guide Individuals at Risk of Being Drawn into Knife-related Crimes ", Official Report, 4 April 2022, Vol 95, Issue 60, Oral Answers to Questions section.]