Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon North evacuated following discovery of suspicious parcel
SCDF said its hazardous materials specialists conducted checks with detectors and found no hazardous substances
Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon North was evacuated on Sep 24, 2025, after a suspicious parcel was found. (Photo: CNA/Abigail Ng)
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SINGAPORE: Al-Istiqamah Mosque at Serangoon North Avenue 2 was evacuated on Wednesday (Sep 24) after a suspicious parcel was found on its premises, said the authorities.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted at about 5.20pm to a case of a suspicious parcel being delivered to the mosque. Police officers and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel evacuated the building as a precaution.
"Members of the public are advised to avoid the vicinity of 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2. Investigations are ongoing," said the police.
SCDF said its hazardous materials (HazMat) specialists conducted checks with detectors and found no hazardous substances.
One person was assessed for breathlessness and taken to Sengkang General Hospital, SCDF added.
When CNA arrived at the scene at about 9.20pm, an ambulance, and several SCDF and police vehicles were still present. Police officers and some individuals inside the mosque were seen wearing masks.
By 10pm, the police cordon had been removed, and most emergency vehicles had left. Officers, however, remained inside the mosque to conduct investigations and speak with members of the public.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim arrived at the mosque at about 10.30pm.
He told the media that he was alerted to the incident earlier in the evening and said that "such incidents are unacceptable".
"We are investigating this matter, and we are taking it very seriously," said Associate Professor Faishal.
"The police are following up on all the leads that we have, and we will do everything possible to ensure the safety of our community," he added.
He also thanked the mosque's staff for their vigilance and cooperation with authorities and noted that their support was valuable in investigations.
"I urge everyone to remain calm, stay alert and not spread any misinformation while investigations are ongoing," Assoc Prof Faishal said.
He added that Singapore's mosques remain safe spaces for worship and that Al-Istiqamah Mosque will operate normally going forward, with its usual predawn prayers set to take place on Thursday morning.
Completed in May 1999, Al-Istiqamah Mosque can hold up to 3,300 people. It also houses a kindergarten for children aged three to six.
In a Facebook post, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) said it is working closely with the authorities.
