Singapore has seen a rise in reported sexual crimes, fueling calls for tougher penalties and protections for minors
Singapore is considering chemical castration for sex offenders amid a rise in reported sexual crimes, particularly those involving children.
Police recorded 1,531 molestation cases in 2025, up 7.3% from 1,427 the previous year.
The issue was raised in parliament this week, with lawmakers questioning whether penalties and safeguards for minors should be strengthened.
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said on Tuesday that the government remains open to using anti-androgen drugs, commonly known as chemical castration, if there is clear evidence that they can reduce crime rates.
“So far, the evidence is not conclusive on that,” he said in a written parliamentary reply.
Chemical castration involves drugs that suppress testosterone and reduce sexual desire. Unlike surgical castration, it does not involve removing reproductive organs, and its effects are generally reversible once treatment is stopped.
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