SINGAPORE, June 29 -- Singapore has heightened its security readiness in response to growing instability in the Middle East, particularly from the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, said Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam yesterday.

Speaking to The Straits Times, Shanmugam, who is also the Singapore home affairs minister, said that despite a current ceasefire, the situation remains unpredictable.

"There is a ceasefire, but we don't know exactly what will happen after this," he reportedly said.

He warned that tensions abroad could spill over and prompt attacks in other regions, including South-east Asia.

"People in this region, other regions, or extremist organisations might want to make a point against Israeli, Americ...