Singapore raised its its security alert level following the deadly attacks in Paris which saw more than 120 people killed and many more injured.

The Paris attacks were dastardly. We have raised our alert level in Singapore, increased our checks" Minister of Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said on his Fac ebook Page.

The Singapore Minister of Home Affairs, in a statement, conveyed his deepest sympathies to the victims, their families and their loved ones.

"These attacks show that no country is immune, even when there is a state of heightened security. In Singapore, today, we have raised our alert level. We have stepped up security measures, border checks and vigilance" the Minister said.