O u r M i s s i o n
Making Singapore Safe & Secure for all.
The Council 2
From the Chairman... 4
“Together We Can Prevent Crime” 6
- Crime Prevention Programmes
- Working Together With The Community
Auditors’ Report 15
Sub-Committees 20
C o n t e n t s
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PATRON-IN-CHIEFMr Wong Kan SengMinister for Home Affairs
CHAIRMANMr Michael Yeo Chee Wee,PBM, BBM
Honorary PresidentSingapore Confederation of Industries
DirectorLim Kah Ngam Ltd
CouncilorSouthwest CDC
VICE CHAIRMANMr Tan Kian HoonDirectorEvergreat Construction Co Pte Ltd
Council member/Immediate Past PresidentSingapore Contractors Association Ltd
Deputy ChairmanBuilding and Construction Authority
MEMBERMr Lim Chuan Poh, PPA (P)
Executive Vice President(Corporate Business)Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
MEMBERMr Lim Kok Leong, PPA (P)
Chief Housing Administration OfficerHousing & Development Board
(passed away on 14 Apr 02)
MEMBERDr Shirley LimPresidentResearch CommunicationInternational Pte Ltd
PresidentSingapore Council ofWomen’s Organisations
MEMBERMs Lim Tze MienHead Humanities & AestheticsMinistry of Education
MEMBERMr Eric Low Siak Meng,BBM, PBM
Executive DirectorSim Lian Group Limited
Honorary General SecretaryNational Council of Social Service
MEMBERMrs Ong-Ang Ai BoonDirectorThe Association of Banksin Singapore
MEMBERMr Tan Puay Kern, PPA (P)
DirectorSpecial Duties/Public AffairsDepartmentSingapore Police Force
MEMBERMr Tang Wee KitManaging DirectorTang Choon Keng Realty Pte Ltd
MEMBERDr Jannie TayManaging DirectorThe Hour Glass Ltd
PresidentSingapore Retailers Association
MEMBERDr Teh Ban LianVice ChairmanChesterton InternationalProperty Consultant Pte Ltd
MEMBERMr Kim Teo Poh JinChief Executive OfficerGovett Asia Ltd
MEMBERMr Wey Kim Long,Deputy President (Property)United Overseas Land Ltd
Management Committee MemberReal Estate Developers’ Associationof Singapore
MEMBERMr Abdul Halim Kader,BBM, PBM, PBS
President & Chief Executive OfficerTaman Bacaan FamilyService Centre
MEMBERMs Ang Bee Lian, PB
DirectorRehabilitation and ProtectionDivisionMinistry of CommunityDevelopment and Sports
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MEMBERMr Chong Lit CheongChief Executive OfficerJTC Corporation
MEMBERDr Alfred Choi Siu KayAssociate ProfesssorSchool of Communicationand InformationNanyang Technological University
MEMBERMr Khoo Boon Hui,PPA (P), PBS
Commissioner of PoliceSingapore Police Force
MEMBERMr Gerald Balendran SinghamPartnerRodyk & Davidson
ChairmanCentral CDC Harmony Circle
MEMBERMr Law Song Keng, BBM
Managing Director & ChiefExecutive OfficerOAC Insurance Ltd
PresidentGeneral Insurance Associationof Singapore
MEMBERMr Lee Kwok CheongChief Executive OfficerNational Computer Systems Pte Ltd
MEMBERMr Ong Keng Yong, PPA (P)
Chief Executive DirectorPeople’s Association
MEMBERMr Pakir SinghChief ExecutiveSingapore Hotel Association
MEMBERProf Jon Quah Siew TienProfessor of Political ScienceDepartment of Political ScienceThe National Universityof Singapore
MEMBERMr Shaw Vee Meng, PBM
ChairmanShaw Group of Companies
ChairmanThe Shaw Foundation Pte
MEMBERDr Anamah Tan,BBM, PPA (G), PBM, JP
Principal PartnerAnn Tan & Associates
MEMBERMr Jeffrey Wong Liang ChinDirectorJoint Operations DivisionMinistry of Home Affairs
MEMBERMr Yahya Bin ShaikMohamed Aljaru,PPA (P), PPA (G)
MEMBERMr Stephen Yeo Siew ChyePresident & Chief Executive OfficerSingapore Computer Systems Ltd
MEMBERMr Yeo Swee HongNews EditorLianhe Zaobao
MEMBERMr Poh Kay PingManaging DirectorPoh Tiong Choon Holdings Pte Ltd
NCPC SECRETARIAT
Mr Lee Chee Chiew - Executive Director
Ms Charlene Lie - 2 Planning Officer (SR & NCPC)
Mrs Susan Lim - Honorary Treasurer
Ms Jean Chong - Projects Co-ordinator
Ms Iris Chia - Secretary
F r o m t h e C h a i r m a n . . .
Our vision, going into the millennium is“Making Singapore Safe and Secure for All”,
complementing our mission of working in partnershipwith the Community and Police to prevent crime.
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The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) has worked in partnership with
the community, business associations and the Police on crime prevention
programmes for the past 21 years. Through the years, it has renewed itself and
expanded its scope to include more sectors in Singapore.
Besides running ongoing programmes such as exhibitions, talks,
conferences, seminars and competitions, the Council has
implemented a number of initiatives in the year under review.
As part of its 20th Anniversary Celebrations, it has come up
with a new corporate brochure and corporate leaflet, raised
funds for crime prevention through a film premiere and a year-
end crime prevention lucky draw. The year also saw the launch
of the Crime Prevention Display Bus, a video for senior citizens,
the Tamil CrimeWatch TV Programme, a Malay social drama on
TV, and a crime prevention handbook for Taxi Drivers.
In addition, the Council participated in the Security Asia 2001 Conference and
Exhibition to gain regional exposure. Members were also sent on study visits
overseas and educational visits to Home Team establishments and places such as
amusement arcades and entertainment outlets to gain knowledge
of their operating environment.
The Council also expanded its scope. With the formation of 3 new
sub-committees in early 2001, namely, the Security in Transport
Committee, Information Technology Committee and the Publicity
and Special Events Committee. In addition, the Public Advisory
Panel on Licensing was formed in Nov 01.
Although crime has decreased over the past 10 years,
the Council will not rest on its laurels. It will continue to
expand its scope and brainstorm new initiatives that will take
it into 2002 and beyond.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2001
Crime Statistics
For the past 10 years, there had been an overall down trend in the number of
the crimes committed, and the trend continued into the year 2001. In 2000,
the total number of seizable offences recorded in 2001 was 28,645, a significant
11.6% decrease from the 32,412 cases recorded in 2000. The crime rate per
100,000 total population similarly fell from 807 cases in 2000 to 693 cases in
2001.
Partnership with the Community
In the year, the community had demonstrated
a high level of part ic ipat ion in cr ime
prevention. In 2001, 650 criminals involved
in snatch theft, motor vehicle theft, robbery,
housebreaking, outraging of modesty,
murder and rape were apprehended as a
result of public co-operation. This figure
accounted for 50% of the arrests in these
crimes, higher than the 41% recorded in
2000. This highlights the importance of
public co-operation and participation in
combating crime.
Our Youth
The Council, recognising that crime prevention should be inculcated from a young
age, has continued to direct much of our efforts and resources towards our
youth. Ongoing programmes include the use of the “Safe & Secure – That’s Our
Singapore” textbook series in schools, the Crime Prevention Proficiency Badge
Scheme for members of uniformed groups such as the NPCC, Scouts and
Guides, youth competitions, talks and exhibitions etc. In addition, a song or rap
competition was held for students last year. It is heartening to note that through
the efforts of the Police, the Council, schools, parents and other stakeholders,
fewer juveniles were arrested in 2001 – 1,298 compared to 1,598 in 2000, a
decline of 18.8%.
Ongoing Partnership
The Council will continue to actively engage our industry and grassroots partners
and the publ ic through talks, exhibit ions and joint conferences,
among other activities. The slogan that has been chosen for the upcoming 2002
Festive Season Crime Prevention Campaign is “Crime Prevention – a Shared
Responsibi l i ty”, continuing with the theme of partnership from the
slogan in 2001 “Together We Can Prevent Crime”. The Council believes that
by working together as a community we can ensure that Singapore
remains a safe and secure haven for all.
Michael Yeo
Chairman
National Crime Prevention Council
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A children’s art competition, also with the theme “Together We Can Prevent
Crime” was held for primary school students in conjunction with the Festive
Season Crime Prevention Campaign.
Crime Prevention Proficiency Badge Scheme
One of the NCPC’s longest-running programmes is the Crime Prevention
Proficiency Badge Scheme for uniform groups (i.e. Scouts, Girl Guides, and NPCC),
which has been in place since 1982. The objective of this scheme is not only to
YOUTH
The NCPC believes that the importance of crime prevention must be inculcated
from an early age. As such, many of the NCPC’s efforts are targeted at the
children and youth sectors.
Crime Prevention Competition for Students
The Crime Prevention Competition for students has been jointly organised by
NCPC and Singapore Police Force (SPF) to promote crime prevention awareness
amongst students since 1999. This year, a song or rap competition for students
from Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and ITEs was organised, with the finals
held on 12 Sep 01. The theme of the competition was “Together We Can Prevent
Crime”. The top 3 teams attended a 5-day crime prevention educational tour in
Hong Kong in Dec 01.
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increase crime prevention knowledge and to raise crime prevention awareness
in the participants, but also to translate the knowledge into practice, through a
structured programme of learning and practical assignments.
In the year 2001, almost 2,500 Scouts and Girl Guides with a similar number of
NPCC cadets, participated in the scheme.
Crime Prevention Talks & Exhibitions
Crime prevention talks were conducted in schools to raise the school children’s
security awareness and knowledge of the consequences of committing crimes
and participating in secret society activities.
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COMMUNITY WORKING GROUPS
The two community working groups formed under the Parents, Children & Youth
Committee network with the community/grassroots organisations to leverage
on, as well as empower them to carry out initiatives and programmes to reach
out to the community to help prevent crime.
Crime Prevention Exhibition
A Crime Prevention Exhibition was held in conjunction with the “Community
Goodwill Dinner” held on 9 and 10 Jun 01 near Eunos MRT Station. More than
2,000 guests attended the event.
CrimeWatch TV Programme
The Malay version of Crimewatch launched in Mar 01 continued into its 2nd
year on Channel Suria, with an average viewership of 300,000 per episode.
The Tamil version of Crimewatch was launched on Vasantham Central on 1 Apr
01 and averaged a viewership of 200,000 per episode. The August episode of
Tamil Crimewatch was also screened at the Sunday Pasar at Weld Road for foreign
workers on 2 Sep 01, receiving very good response.
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The Mar 02 episode of Crimewatch was also screened in conjunction with the
Council’s launch of the 3rd edition of the Taxi Driver’s Handbook.
Anak Metropolitan
The 7-part Malay Social Drama series “Anak Metropolitan” was screened over
Channel Suria from 3 Mar to 15 May 02, every Wednesday from 9.30 pm to
10.30 pm. This series broke a new record in the 5th week of its telecast by
capturing 44.3% of the audience, making it the highest rated programme on
Channel Suria for the year to date.
Juvenile Delinquency Workshop
The Community Working Group I organised a Juvenile Delinquency Workshop
and Launch of the “Anak Metropolitan” Malay Social Drama TV programme
with the Taman Bacaan Family Service Centre on 30 Mar 02 with more than 100
parents and youths of all races.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Crime Prevention Chit-Chat Sessions
Senior citizens can be more vulnerable to crime as they tend to become less agile
and alert with advancing years. The Council recognises the importance that the
senior citizens are made aware of the various precautionary measures to avoid
falling prey to criminals. NCPC and SPF collaborated with the People’s Association
to hold a series of Senior Citizens Crime Prevention Chit-Chat Sessions, with the
objective of educating the senior citizens in crime prevention measures to protect
themselves. 80 such sessions were held in FY 2001/02 for over 3,000 senior
citizens.
Crime Prevention Education Video
A video entitled “Live Your Golden Years With Crime
Prevention” was also commissioned by the NCPC to
complement the brochures currently available. This video,
available in four languages – English, Mandarin, Malay
and Tamil, was launched at a senior citizen lunch
gathering jointly organised with the People’s Association
and the Police for senior citizens from the Bishan-Toa
Payoh, Kreta-Ayer-Tanglin and East Coast GRCs on 15
Jul 01 at the Neptune Theatre. The video is used at
the Chit-Chat Sessions as well as other activities for
senior citizens to facilitate a ‘sharing of experiences’
session amongst the senior citizens.
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Collaboration with Ministry of CommunityDevelopment And Sports (MCDS)
The Committee also put up a proposal on a project funded by the MCDS under
their active seniors’ programme, entitled “Enlighten Your Golden Years. Be A
Community Safety and Security Ambassador”. Under this project, Senior Citizen
Crime Prevention Ambassadors work in partnership with the Police to educate
their fellow senior citizens on crime prevention measures, for example through
talks and other interactive sessions. The proposal has been accepted and the
committee will start recruitment and training of these Senior Crime Prevention
Ambassadors in Jun/Jul 02.
Festive Season Crime Prevention Campaign 2001
The year 2001/02 Festive Season Crime Prevention Campaign was launched with
a 1-hour crime prevention variety show at the TV Theatre, Mediacorp Studios on
23 Nov 01 . The show manifested the crime prevention messages through drama,
music, comedy, games and interactive segments.
The launch marked the start of a three-month advertising blitz, where messages
were brought to the public through various mediums such as taxi advertisements,
MRT-panel billboards, radio jingles, print advertisements in magazines, roadside
banners and postcards.
RESIDENTIAL SECURITY
Neighbourhood Watch Zone (NWZ) Scheme
The Security in Housing & Neighbourhoods Committee collaborated closely with
SPF to implement the NWZ Scheme in both public and private residential estates.
By the end of Mar 02, 569 of the Residents Committees / Neighbourhood
Committees (RCs/ NCs) have adopted the scheme, compared to 546 as at the
end of Mar 01. These NWZs have been useful in reaching out to the community
and play an important role in bringing the community together in preventing
and combating crime.
Crime Prevention Display Bus
The Crime Prevention Display Bus was launched at the Bishan East Family Day on
22 Jul 01 held next to Junction 8 shopping centre. The Guest-of-Honour was Mr
Wong Kan Seng, Minister for Home Affairs and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.
This specially commissioned bus has exterior exhibition panels for crime prevention
posters and an interior showcasing hardware and security gadgets.
The bus serves as a mobile crime prevention exhibition at events held by
grassroots, schools and other places. The posters on the bus panels can be
customised to suit audiences of different ages and needs. With this, the NCPC
and the SPF would be able to bring crime prevention to the ‘door-step’ of the
people, widening their outreach to the community.
NWZ Competition and NWZ Day
The annual NWZ competition, started 3 years ago in 1999, is
organised to encourage RCs, NCs and RAs to be more active in
their crime prevention efforts, house visits
and NWZ initiatives, so as to improve the
security of the community. The awards for
the 2001 competition were given out at the
3rd NWZ Day held on 17 Mar 01 at the
NTUC Downtown East by the Guest-Of-
Honour, Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Senior
Minister of State for Home Affairs and Law.
COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL
Retail Security Conference 2002
NCPC, SPF and the Singapore Retai lers
Association (SRA) jointly organised the 3rd
Retail Security Conference 2002 on 26 Mar 02
at the RELC Hotel. The Guest-of-Honour for
the event was Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Senior
Minister of State for Home Affairs and Law.
Besides the presentation of the “Safe Shopping
Award” and the signing of the Security Charter
by 7 retailers, there was a briefing on the latest
retail crime trend by the Police and innovative
security systems for retailers by a private
security company. With the 7 new retailers
who penned their support for the Security Charter, the total number
of retailers who have pledged to observe the Charter currently stands at 31.
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Construction Safety Seminar
The Committee worked with the Singapore
Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) on the
Construction Safety Seminar held at the SCAL
Building from 3-4 Oct 01. The seminar aimed to
enhance the safety and security awareness of the
construction industry. The SPF presented a paper
on security at construction worksites and also
participated in an exhibition set up in conjunction
with the conference.
HOTEL INDUSTRY
Security Action Plan and Awards
In 2001, 55 hotels submitted their security action plans to Singapore Hotel
Association (SHA). These were forwarded to SPF and based on the action plans,
security audits of the hotels were conducted. These audits also formed the basis
for the qualification of hotels for the Hotel Security Award.
Hotel Security Conference
The 6th Hotel Security Conference, jointly organised by the SHA, the SPF and the
NCPC was held on 30 Nov 01 at the Merchant Court Hotel. The Conference was
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Crime Prevention Committee (CPC)
CPCs have been introduced in shopping centres and industrial complexes since
1982 and via this scheme, the tenants, shop owners and management can discuss
various ways to enhance the security of the premise. To date, 127 CPCs with
986 members have been set up.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Security Audits at Construction Sites
The Singapore Construction Safety & Consultancy Pte Ltd (SC2), a subsidiary of
the Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL), works with SPF to carry
out security audits at various work sites during the course of the year. A total of
7 audits were conducted in the year under review.
Construction Posters
A new set of education posters for employers of construction workers on the
penalties for employing or harbouring of immigration offenders was produced
and distributed in the year.
attended by about 100 hotel general managers, chief security officers and police
officers. The Conference provided a platform for the discussion of various issues
and the presentation of crime statistics, as well as the sharing of learning pointers.
The Hotel Security Awards were also presented during the Conference by the
Guest-of-Honour, Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Minister of State for Home Affairs
and Law.
Programme on Employee Awareness and Problem Prevention
SHA conducted 4 sessions of the 6-hour programme on “Employee Awareness
and Problem Prevention”, which is jointly endorsed by SHA and NCPC. Close to
150 hotel employees participated in the programme in the year under review.
SECURITY IN TRANSPORT
This new Committee was set up in 2001 to develop and implement specific and
innovative crime prevention programmes for the transport sector, as well as to
work in partnership with the public transport sector in crime prevention. The
first project of this committee was the production of the 3rd edition of the Taxi
Driver’s Handbook, which was launched on 26 Mar 02. Copies of the Handbook
were then distributed to all taxi drivers at Esso and Mobil stations.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The NCPC Information Technology sub-committee is also a new committee,
formed in 2001 to work with related bodies such as the Parents Advisory Group
on the Internet (PAGi) to plan and develop future initiatives in this area. At the
same time, the sub-committee will look into how the NCPC can leverage on
information technology to improve its processes and functions, as well as to aid
in the collection of data for research purposes.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
FundraisingMovie Premiere
The Charity Gala Premiere of “Rush Hour 2” was held
on 14 Jul 01 at GV Grand cinemas, Great World City.
The event raised over $10,000 for crime prevention
activities. The Guest-of-Honour for the event was
Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Minister of State for Home
Affairs and Law.
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Crime Prevention Lucky Draw
The Crime Prevention Lucky Draw was held in conjunction with the Council’s
20th Anniversary Celebrations from Sep-Dec 01 to raise funds for crime prevention
programmes. The grand draw was held on 21 Dec 01 at Parco Bugis Junction.
PUBLICITY & SPECIAL EVENTS
20th Anniversary Celebrations Dinner
The NCPC 20th Anniversary Celebrations Dinner was held on 29 Jun 01 at the
Marriott Hotel Ballroom. Past and present Council members, sponsors, and
the Council’s partners were at the dinner. The Guest-of-Honour for the event
was Assoc Prof Chin Tet Yung, Chairman of Government Parliamentary
Committee on Home Affairs and Law.
Newspaper Supplement
A newspaper supplement on the Council was
produced in conjunction with the Council’s 20th
Anniversary Celebrations Dinner. Well-wishers
and partners contributed to the cost of the
1-page supplement in the Straits Times.
NCPC CorporateBrochure and Leaflet
The new NCPC corporate brochure was also
launched at the Celebrations Dinner. This
brochure reflects the softer, more people-
oriented approach that the Council is taking
towards cr ime prevent ion educat ion. A
corporate leaflet was subsequently produced
based on the same theme as the corporate
brochure.
Opening of Police Crime Prevention Display Room
The Crime Prevention Display Room was moved from its previous premises in the
old Police HQ at Pearl’s Hill to Geylang NPC. The room was officially opened by
Chairman NCPC and Commissioner of Police on 24 Jan 02.
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Security Asia 2001
The Council participated in Security Asia 2001, an international exhibition for
organisations in the security-related business, which was held from 21-23 Nov
01 at the Singapore Expo. Besides bringing in the Crime Prevention Display Bus,
the NCPC also had a booth where it displayed a set of 8 posters depicting its
work and projects over the years.
PUBLIC ADVISORY PANEL
The Public Advisory Panel on Licensing (PAPL) was formed in Nov 01 under the
auspices of NCPC to provide feedback on licensing conditions, policies and
regulations, particularly where there are different interest groups with diverse
views and to help shape public expectations and perceptions, particularly for
controversial licensing conditions, policies and regulations that are in the long
term interest of the public so that potential public outcry can be dampened and
better managed.
For a start, the Advisory Panel focused on children and youth related licences
such as computer gaming centres and video arcades. The Panel went on field
trips to gaming centres and arcades and also met up with the Films and
Publications Department on 11 Mar 02. It held dialogues with 14 operators of
video arcades and gaming centres on 7 May, and also with 15 school teachers
and parents recommended by the Ministry of Education on 20 May 02. The
PAPL is currently in the final stages of making its recommendations.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Educational Visits
Council members participated in 2 Home Team Connection visits to the CISCO
Police Training School and the SCDF Civil Defence Heritage Gallery on 12 Oct 01
and 29 Dec 01 respectively. An educational visit was also held to establishments
such as pubs, discos and other entertainment outlets on 30 Nov 01 for Council
members and members of the Public Advisory Panel, to provide them with an
understanding of the ground.
Visit to the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation
4 Council members visited the Malaysian
Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) at
their invitation, and also attended the
launch of their website from 7-8 Mar 02
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The NCPC
delegation also paid a courtesy call on
the Chairman of MCPF, YB Dato’ Sri Najib
Tun Abdul Razak (Minister for Defence)
on 8 Mar 02.
CONCLUSIONThe Council will continue with its mission of working in partnership with the
community and police to prevent crime, through constant self-renewal and
expansion of its programmes. The NCPC Committees will continue to examine
its roles and run programmes to prevent crime in their areas of scope
and coverage.
PricewaterhouseCoopersCertified Public Accountants
Singapore
A u d i t o r ’ sr e p o r t
To The Members Of National Crime Prevention Council
We have audited the financial statements of the National Crime Prevention Council (“the Council”) for the
financial year ended 31 March 2002, set out on pages 16 to 19. These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Council. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
Except as disclosed in the following paragraph, we conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards
on Auditing. Those standards require that we plan and perform our audit to obtain reasonable assurance
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the Council, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
The Council derives a substantial portion of its income from voluntary donations. Because of the nature of
these donations, the Council cannot provide adequate accounting controls over contributions prior to the initial
entry in the accounting records. Accordingly, it was impracticable to extend our examination beyond the receipts
recorded in the books of the Council.
In our opinion, except for the effects of such adjustments, if any, as might have been determined to be necessary
had we been able to extend our examination beyond the receipts recorded, the financial statements are properly
drawn up in accordance with Statements of Accounting Standard and so as to give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the Council at 31 March 2002, the income and expenditure of the Council and statement of
changes in the Council’s fund for the financial year ended on that date.
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$ $
Income
Donations 2,138,600 1,620,000
Interest income 84,451 90,880
Fund raising 295,190 -
Refund of sponsorship costs 1,529 5,800
Miscellaneous income 31,898 42,596
2,551,668 1,759,276
Expenditure
Special projects and NCPC sponsorship 2,103,688 1,112,916
Staff salaries and related expenses 3 86,870 76,210
Printing of stationery, certificates,publicity materials and Annual Report 5,098 9,396
Office and renovation expenses 3,666 1,871
Depreciation of fixed assets 4 33,211 33,184
Sundries 3,994 3,070
Refreshments and Annual Dinner 4,676 8,140
Maintenance of vehicle 4,003 7,048
Training 11,782 54,325
2,256,988 1,306,160
Surplus of income over expenditure 294,680 453,116
INCOME & EXPENDITURE Account FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MAR ‘02
The accompanying notes form an integr al part of these f inancial statements .
GENERAL FUND
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash on hand 500 500
Cash at bank 80,860 284,832
Fixed deposits 4,013,764 4,137,987
Donation receivable 900,000 -
Interest receivable 5,596 19,306
5,000,720 4,442,625
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Fixed assets 4 34,681 58,076
TOTAL ASSETS 5,035,401 4,500,701
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued operating expenses 243,342 3,322
NET ASSETS 4,792,059 4,497,379
GENERAL FUND 4,792,059 4,235,055
YOUTH ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT - 262,324
4,792,059 4,497,379
Note 2002 2001
$ $
Michael Yeo Chee WeeChairman, NCPC
Kim Teo Poh JinCouncil Member and Chairman Finance Sub-Committee, NCPC
Singapore
The accompanying notes form an integr al part of these f inancial statements .
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General fund Youth activities Total
$ $ $
STATEMENT OF CHANGES In Council’s Funds FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MAR ‘02
The accompanying notes form an integr al part of these f inancial statements .
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Balance at 1 April 2001 4,235,055 262,324 4,497,379
Transfer to General fund 262,324 (262,324) -
Net surplus for the financial year 294,680 - 294,680
Balance at 31 March 2002 4,792,059 - 4,792,059
Balance at 1 April 2000 3,781,939 262,324 4,044,263
Net surplus for the financial year 453,116 - 453,116
Balance at 31 March 2001 4,235,055 262,324 4,497,379
NOTES TO THE Financial Statements FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MAR ‘02
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.
1. GENERAL
The Council is registered in Singapore under the Societies Act. The address of theCouncil’s registered office is:
Public Affairs DepartmentPolice Headquarters Level 4New Phoenix Park Tower P28 Irrawaddy RoadSingapore 329560
The principal activities of the Council is to raise funds for the purpose of promotingcrime awareness and prevention.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with and comply with SingaporeStatements of Accounting Standard. The financial Statements are prepared underthe historical cost convention.
The financial statements are expressed in Singapore dollars.
(b) Income and expenditure
Income and expenditure are taken up in the income and expenditure account onan accrual basis.
NOTES TO THE Financial Statements FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MAR ‘02
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(c) Fixed assets and depreciation
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation iscalculated on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of fixed assets over theirexpected useful lives. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Office equipment - 3 yearsMotor vehicle - 5 years
(d) Financial risk management
The Council’s activities are not exposed to any foreign exchange risk and there is nosignificant concentration of credit risk. The Council maintains sufficient cash andbank balances for its requirements.
The Council is exposed to interest rate risks arising from interest bearing assets.The Council monitors the interest rate closely to ensure that interest bearing assetsare maintained at favourable rates.
(e) Fair value
The carrying amounts of the Council’s financial assets and liabilities approximateto their fair value.
3. STAFF COSTS2002 2001
$ $
Salaries 74,035 65,145Employer’s contribution to Central Provident Fund 12,835 11,065
86,870 76,210
Number of persons employed at the end of the financial year:2002 2001
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Full time 2 2Honorarium 2 2
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These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.
4. FIXED ASSETSOffice equipment Motor vehicle Total
$ $ $Cost
At 1 April 2001 19,829 161,807 181,636Additions 9,816 - 9,816
At 31 March 2002 29,645 161,807 191,452
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 April 2001 18,377 105,183 123,560Depreciation charge 850 32,361 33,211
At 31 March 2002 19,227 137,544 156,771
Net book value
At 31 March 2002 10,418 24,263 34,681
Net book value
At 31 March 2001 1,452 56,624 58,076
5. ESTABLISHMENT AND TAXATION
The Council was approved as an institution of public character for a further periodof 5 years with effect from 1 May 1997. No provision for taxation has been madeas the society has been registered as a charity under the Charities Act (Cap 37).
The receipts of the Council are exempt from tax under Section 13(1)(g) of theIncome Tax Act (“Act”), provided that the Council has utilised eighty percent ofits adjusted income for charitable purposes in Singapore in accordance withSection 13(3)(b) of the Act or obtained a waiver thereof from theComptroller of Income Tax.
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S u b - C o m m i t t e e sINDIVIDUALS
SECURITY IN HOUSING &NEIGHBOURHOODS COMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr Lim Kok Leong(passed away on 14 Apr 02)NCPC Member
Members
Mr Chia Kok LeongD Exodus Architects & Planners
Mr Simon HoPeople’s Association
Mr John Francisco CeilioCISCO Security Consultancy
Mr Yeo Eng ChangHousing & Development Board
Mr Swee Mong KooiHousing & Development Board
Mrs Fong-Ng Swee Lin, JoyceHousing & Development Board
Ms Michelle NgHousing & Development Board
Mr Tony LauSecurity Systems Association of Singapore
Mr Jimmy Koh(passed away on 29 Jun 02)Community Involvement DivisionOperations Department, SPF
SECURITY FORSENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Dr Anamah TanNCPC Member
Members
Mr Yeo Swee HongNCPC Member
Ms Liza GohMinistry of Community Developmentand Sports
Mr Phua Kok TeeSingapore Action Group of Elders
Ms Yong Lik SinMinistry of Health
Mr Chan Whee PengNational Council of Social Service
Ms Tay Shiaw HongPeople’s Association
PARENTS, CHILDREN &YOUTH COMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr Eric LowNCPC Member
Members
Mr Abdul Halim KaderNCPC Member
Mr Gerald Balendran SinghamNCPC Member
Ms Lim Tze MienNCPC Member
Mrs Geri LauSingapore Red Cross Society
Mr Alfred LienMandarin Singapore
COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP 1
Chairman
Mr Abdul Halim KaderNCPC Member
Member
Mr Yahya Bin Shaik Mohamed AljaruNCPC Member
COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP 2
Chairman
Mr Gerald Balendran SinghamNCPC Member
Members
Mr A Mohamed AliVasantham Central
Mr Lakshmanan SMini Environment Service
BUSINESS/ASSOCIATIONS/OTHER GROUPS
SECURITY IN COMMERCIALPREMISES COMMITTEE
Chairman
Dr Jannie TayNCPC Member
Members
Mrs Ong-Ang Ai BoonNCPC Member
Mrs Vivienne TanThe Association of ShoppingCentre Management
Ms Lau Chuen WeiSingapore Retailers Association
Mr John HirstSingapore Retailers Association
Mr Jimmy Koh(passed away on 29 Jun 02)Community Involvement DivisionOperations Department, SPF
SECURITY IN PUBLICTRANSPORT COMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr Poh Kay PingNCPC Member
Members
Mr Seow Nee Shek
Mr David FungCity Cab
Ms Rachel LimCity Cab
Mr Tay Hay LengComfort Taxi Operations’ Association
Mr Taufiq Tai Gak WheeComfort Transportation
Mr Tan Ban ChengLand Transport Authority
Ms Ho Li YahLand Transport Authority
Mr Tan Sah TeeSBS Transit Ltd
Mr Vincent TanSMRT
Mr Fong Kim MengSMRT
Ms Jacqueline FooTIBS Taxis
Mr Harold LimTrans Island Bus Services
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Ms Audrey AngMedia Relations DivisionPublic Affairs Department, SPF
HOTEL SECURITY COMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr Pakir SinghNCPC Member
Member
Ms Margaret HengSingapore Hotel Association
Mr Roland LimCommunity Involvement DivisionOperations Department, SPF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYCOMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr Poh Kay PingNCPC Member
Members
Mr Lee Kwok CheongNCPC Member
Ms Wong Shiow PyngInfocomm Development Authorityof Singapore
Mr Michael YapCommerce Exchange
Mr Jason HoongSingapore Broadcasting Authority
Mr Lawrence ThamPlanning & Monitoring DivisionPolice Technology Department, SPF
Mr Tan Kah KhimCommercial Crime Branch, CID
SECURITY IN CONSTRUCTIONWORKSITES COMMITTEE
ChairmanMr Tan Kian HoonNCPC Vice Chairman
MembersMr Simon LeeSingapore Contractors Association Ltd
Mr Harry HoSingapore Construction Safety &Consultancy Pte Ltd
Mr Raymond WongSingapore Construction Safety &Consultancy Pte Ltd
Mr Jimmy Koh(passed away on 29 Jun 02)Community Involvement DivisionOperations Department, SPF
ADMINISTRATION
RESEARCH COMMITTEE
ChairmanProf Jon QuahNCPC Member
MembersMr Abdul Halim KaderNCPC Member
Dr Alfred ChoiNCPC Member
Dr Leong Choon CheongMinistry of Home Affairs
Mr Malcom B H TanSubordinate Courts
Ms Peggy TanHagley & Hoyle
Mr Eric TengJoint Communications (S) Pte Ltd
Mr Basskaran NairBasskair & Partners International
Mr Yap Boh TiongMileage Communications
Mr Roland LimCommmunity Involvement DivisionOperations Department, SPF
FUND RAISING COMMITTEE
Chairman
Dr Teh Ban LianNCPC Member
Members
Mr Lim Chuan PohNCPC Member
Mr Poh Kay PingNCPC Member
Mr Abdul Halim KaderNCPC Member
PUBLICITY & SPECIAL EVENTSCOMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr Tang Wee KitNCPC Member
Members
Mr Kim TeoNCPC Member
Mr Yeo Swee HongNCPC Member
Ms Geraldine LohPriceWaterhouseCoopersManagement Consulting
Ms Linda SynProtocol DivisionPublic Affairs Department, SPF
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr Kim TeoNCPC Member
Member
Mr Law Song KengNCPC Member
OTHERSPUBLIC ADVISORY PANELON LICENSING
Chairman
Mr Michael YeoNCPC Chairman
Members
Mr Tan Kian HoonNCPC Vice Chairman
Mr Gerald Balendran SinghamNCPC Member
Mr Chong Lit CheongNCPC Member
Dr Shirley LimNCPC Member
Mr Wey Kim LongNCPC Member
Dr Ooi Giok LingInstitute of Policy Studies
Mr Tan Seng PengFederation of Merchants Association,Singapore
Mr Ivan HoNUS Students’ Union
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