SINGAPORE – Green and white lights illuminated iconic buildings and structures across the country throughout the night on June 26 to showcase the community’s support for a drug-free Singapore.
Organised by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), the DrugFreeSG Light-Up saw 49 partners, including 11 first-time participants, light up their premises in green and/or white – the colours of the anti-drug ribbon signifying health, strength and vitality.
The annual event, now in its ninth year, is held in conjunction with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Fullerton Hotel and Anderson Bridge were among the iconic structures illuminated in green and white from 7.30pm to midnight.
(ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH)
In 2026, the light-up also marks the inaugural ASEAN Drug Victims Remembrance Day, which reflects the shared commitment across the region to raise awareness of the impact of drugs and to stand in solidarity with those suffering from the harms of drug abuse.
In a video posted on social media on June 26 for ASEAN Drug Victims Remembrance Day, Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam underlined the severity of the drug situation while affirming Singapore’s zero-tolerance approach to the issue.
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