SINGAPORE, 31 October 2022 – Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and leading unified security solutions provider, AETOS Holdings Pte Ltd (AETOS) combined forces to conduct a joint security training programme for Brunei Darussalam’s largest security company, Setia Protective Security Services (SPSS) Sdn Bhd – the first training collaboration of its kind for organisations outside of Singapore.

1. Peter Lam, Principal and CEO (PCEO) of TP and Alfred Fox, CEO of AETOS inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, 31 October at Temasek Polytechnic, to cement the partnership between AETOS and Temasek Polytechnic - Security Industry Institute (SII). This is the first public-private sector partnership that offers advanced security training programmes that would enhance upskilling opportunities of security personnel in this sector, as well as those beyond Singapore. The collaboration will also see TP and AETOS contributing in the areas of course development, professional training and job placements for the security industry.
2. The collaboration was kick-started with SPSS with a 5-day training programme comprising security search procedures, technology, digitalisation and Cash-in-Transit operations. SPSS is the largest security agency, with a 1,600 strong workforce and the only agency authorised to provide security services for Government ministries, VVIP locations, embassies and other National Key Points (NKP) in Brunei Darussalam.
3. The partnership forged will also allow TP and AETOS to explore further collaborations by jointly curating training programmes, staff exchange initiatives as well as job placement schemes to develop customised courses on security technology and other emerging areas such as the convergence of physical and cyber security that will allow full-time polytechnic and ITE graduates to gain a head start in this sector.

Commenting on the newly forged partnership, Mr Peter Lam, Principal & CEO of TP said: “We are very excited to grow this collaboration by leveraging on AETOS’s operational expertise and capabilities to bring our local brand of education and training overseas. By equipping companies like SPSS with the necessary skills and knowledge to enhance their security operations, we hope to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of the security sector while providing better employability outcomes for all the trainees.”

Mr Alfred Fox, CEO of AETOS said, “AETOS is committed to uplifting the security industry in multiple ways, including developing a sustainable pipeline of security professionals. By establishing an agile training ecosystem with industry partners like TP SII, we are better positioned to enable future-ready skills and exciting career pathways for this sector and bring our benchmarked standards of excellence abroad.”

Media Contact

For more information or to arrange for media interviews with relevant spokespersons, please contact:

Jayabalan Karthigesu

Corporate Communications Department

Temasek Polytechnic

Karthigesu_jayabalan@tp.edu.sg

Contact: 97778100

Elaine Ong

Strategic Marketing & Communications

AETOS Holdings

Elaine.ongyy@aetos.com.sg / media@aetos.com.sg

Contact: 91860084

About Temasek Polytechnic

Established in 1990, TP is one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Singapore. Currently, it offers 37 full-time diploma courses in the areas of applied science, business, design, engineering, humanities & social sciences and informatics & IT. It also offers over 40 part-time courses, up to the advanced diploma level. TP students undergo a holistic learning system that combines hands-on experience, character education, and relevant life skills in an enriching learning environment. The polytechnic has also infused global realities into its programmes and developed a mindset on campus that embraces socio-cultural diversity. These ensure that TP graduates are ready for work or further studies, and to contribute meaningfully to the community. For more information, please visit www.tp.edu.sg.

About AETOS

AETOS Holdings Pte Ltd, a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, is a leading unified security solutions provider based in Singapore.

Established in 2004 following the strategic merger of three key Auxiliary Police Forces, AETOS has more than 70 years of collective experience in safeguarding key national maritime, aviation, and infrastructure installations. Since then, it has spearheaded efforts to transform the security industry by leveraging innovative technologies, upskilling its 5000-strong workforce, and expanding its capabilities to accelerate all of AETOS’s business areas.

AETOS is committed to unlocking transformative value for its stakeholders through a suite of integrated and sustainable ops-tech solutions, and works closely together with them to secure a safer future.

For more information, visit www.aetos.com.sg.

About SPSS

Established in March 1999, SETIA Protective Security Services (SPSS) Sdn Bhd has continued to strive for excellence in the vital business of helping you protect those you love and the things you work so hard for. SPSS is all about making our customers feel safe. We do this by providing solutions to protect and safeguard property, and the people who work and visit there. We know how valuable a feeling of security is for our customers’ business and for their peoples and we strive to provide that secure feeling every day.