TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Internal Administration Committee (內政委員會) of Taiwan's parliament, also called Legislative Yuan (立法院), adjusted its agenda Monday (Dec. 22) to discuss security measures following Friday's terror attack at two major MRT hubs. Experts recommend adopting Singapore's civil defense manual design to enhance Taiwan's National Public Safety Guide (全民安全指引), which currently lacks clear guidance on responding to indiscriminate attacks. The discussion focuses on enhancing societal resilience and emergency response protocols.
Singapore's Civil Defence Emergency Handbook, now in its ninth edition, spans 106 pages with clear visual instructions for emergencies, including terrorist attacks. The manual dedicates 15 pages to handling terrorist threats, chemical and biological attacks, and advises against using electronic devices during explosions to prevent secondary blasts. Experts believe that Taiwan should adopt similar design principles, along with enhanced visual aids, to improve public understanding and emergency response.
U.K. police's 'Run, Hide, Tell' principles emphasize escaping when facing knife or gun attacks, seeking cover if movement proves impossible, and alerting authorities. Lin Ying-yu (林穎佑), an associate professor at Tamkang University (淡江大學), a private university, highlighted that Taiwan's current Little Orange Book lacks clear guidance for immediate responses to indiscriminate attacks. Lin recommended improvements in the guide's 2.0 version to address these critical gaps.
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP, 民進黨), Taiwan's ruling party, Taipei City Councilor Hung Chien-yi (洪健益) will initiate a proposal on Monday, urging the Taipei City Government, the municipal authority, to implement cell broadcasts during major attacks. Hung emphasized the importance of discussing potential regional broadcasts with telecom companies, similar to systems in the U.S. and South Korea. These broadcasts would help citizens identify the characteristics and locations of suspects during active attacks.