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Singapore's Drug Victims Remembrance Day campaign culminates in region-wide light-up in solidarity

26 June 2026

On 26 June 2026, Singapore concluded its third Drug Victims Remembrance Day campaign with the annual DrugFreeSG Light-Up, joining ASEAN Member States in a collective show of support for victims of drug abuse and their families.

2.              First introduced by Singapore in 2024, the Drug Victims Remembrance Day is observed annually in May and serves as a reminder of the far-reaching and often unseen impact of drug abuse. Building on Singapore’s efforts, ASEAN Member States adopted ASEAN Drug Victims Remembrance Day this year, with 26 June marking the inaugural regional observance. The initiative underscores the shared commitment among ASEAN Member States to raise awareness of the impact of drugs on individuals, families and communities, and to stand in solidarity with those affected by drug abuse.

3.              Singapore’s campaign this year centred on "The Library of Stories, Unfinished”, an exhibition held at Suntec City from 15 to 17 May 2026. By presenting the stories of drug victims through different lens and engagement formats including immersive character-driven rooms, the exhibition highlighted the far-reaching impact of drug abuse on individuals, families and communities, while also showcasing efforts across ASEAN to combat the drug problem. Visitors were also invited to light a candle in remembrance of those affected by drug abuse and leave messages of support and reflection as a symbol of solidarity with drug victims.

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Photo 1 (CNB): Visitors leaving messages of support and encouragement for victims of drug abuse and their families at "The Library of Stories, Unfinished" exhibition.

4.              Throughout the campaign period, outreach efforts continued across Singapore through a series of community pop-ups and engagements at various heartland locations and malls. These engagements encouraged members of the public to learn more about the impact of drug abuse, listen to the stories of those affected and reflect on their role in keeping Singapore drug-free.

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Photos 2 - 3 (CNB): Visitors at the community pop-ups and engagements at various heartland locations and malls.

5.              The campaign culminated on 26 June 2026 with the DrugFreeSG Light-Up and the inaugural ASEAN Drug Victims Remembrance Day. Along with ASEAN Member States, Singapore marked the occasion by illuminating iconic buildings and landmarks in green and/or white from 7.30pm to midnight. This is our community’s symbolic demonstration of support for victims of drug abuse and Singapore’s shared commitment to a drug-free future.

6.              Green and white are the colours of the Anti-Drug Ribbon1, which symbolises Singapore's unwavering stance against drugs. The Anti-Drug Ribbon has also been adopted by ASEAN Member States as a symbol of the region's anti-drug movement.

7.              Forty-nine local partners participated in the DrugFreeSG Light-Up this year, including 11 new partners supporting with their visible pledges for the first time2. The Ministry of Digital Development and Information and the Ministry of Education, who are members of the Inter-Ministry Committee (IMC) on Drug Prevention for Youths3, also lit up their headquarters in solidarity for a drug-free Singapore.

8.              Recognising the ripples of impact from the harms of drug abuse, Singapore will continue to focus on preventive drug education. The support shown through Drug Victims Remembrance Day, the inaugural ASEAN Drug Victims Remembrance Day, and the DrugFreeSG Light-Up reflects a shared commitment by communities across Singapore and the region to reject drugs and protect future generations from their harmful effects. Together, we can build a safer, healthier and drug-free Singapore and beyond.

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Photo 4 (CNB): New participating partner, Orchard Gateway Mall, illuminated in green for the DrugFreeSG Light-Up on 26 June 2026.

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Photo 5 (CNB): New participating partner, Asia Square Tower 1, illuminated in white for the DrugFreeSG Light-Up on 26 June 2026.

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Photo 6 (CNB): SMRT (Raffles Place MRT, Exit B) illuminated in green for the DrugFreeSG Light-Up on 26 June 2026.

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Photo 7 (CNB): Ocean Financial Centre illuminated in green for the DrugFreeSG Light-Up on 26 June 2026.

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Photo 8 (CNB): Iconic buildings and structures in the Marina Bay area illuminated in green for the DrugFreeSG Light-Up on 26 June 2026.

CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU
26 June 2026

1 See Annex A, for information on the Anti-Drug Ribbon and the symbolism of the colours.

2 See Annex B, for the list of participating partners, iconic buildings and structures in the DrugFreeSG Light-Up 2026.

3 The IMC was set up in August 2023 to develop a whole-of-Government response to tackle the growing drug problem and strengthen preventive drug education among youths.

Annex A

THE GREEN AND WHITE “ANTI-DRUG RIBBON”

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Colours of the ribbon signify
Health, Vitality andStrength


Domestically

First introduced during the launch of the 1996 National Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign – “Stay Clear – Drug Abuse Causes Permanent Damage to Your Body and Mind” organised under the banner of the National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA).

Internationally

Officially adopted in 2015 as the anti-drug abuse symbol at the Asia-Pacific Forum Against Drug (APFAD). It was later adopted as the symbol for preventive drug education and campaigns throughout ASEAN to spread a common message among youth and communities to be resilient against drug abuse at the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters (AMMD) in 2016. 

Annex B

LIST OF PARTICIPATING PARTNERS, ICONIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE DRUGFREESG LIGHT-UP ON 26 JUNE 2026

  1. [New] Al-Abrar Mosque;

  2. [New] Angullia Mosque;

  3. [New] An-Nur Mosque;

  4. [New] Armenian Church;

  5. ArtScience Museum;

  6. [New] Asia Square Tower 1;

  7. Autobahn Ten Square;

  8. Capitol Singapore;

  9. [New] Church of Saint Alphonsus / Novena Church;

  10. Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay;

  11. Gardens By The Bay;

  12. HEB Ashram Halfway House;

  13. Jewel Changi Airport - Rain Vortex;

  14. [New] Khalid Mosque;

  15. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH);

  16. Land Transport Authority (LTA);

  17. Marina Barrage;

  18. Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC);

  19. Marina Bay Sands;

  20. Marina Square;

  21. Merlion at Merlion Park;

  22. Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) HQ;

  23. Ministry of Education (MOE) HQ;

  24. Mount Faber Leisure Group;

  25. Nanyang Polytechnic;

  26. [New] Nanyang Technological University;

  27. National Gallery Singapore;

  28. National Parks Board;

  29. Northpoint City;

  30. Ocean Financial Centre;

  31. [New] Orchard Gateway Mall;

  32. OUE Tower;

  33. Our Tampines Hub;

  34. Parliament House;

  35. Pertapis Halfway House

  36. Plaza Singapura;

  37. Republic Plaza;

  38. Republic Polytechnic;

  39. [New] Sallim Mattar Mosque;

  40. Science Centre Singapore;

  41. Sentosa Development Corporation

  42. Singapore Flyer;

  43. Singapore Management University (SMU);

  44. SMRT Corporation (Various Locations);

  45. Suntec City;

  46. Tall Ship (Royal Albatross);

  47. Temasek Polytechnic;

  48. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (part of the Fullerton Heritage);

  49. [New] Wesley Methodist Church.

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