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Mr Edwin Tong (second row, second from left) with Xponents at HTX Family Day 2025
This year’s HTX Family Day, which was held on 27 June 2025, was a truly special occasion as it was the first time a minister had graced the event.
In fact, the minister – Mr Edwin Tong SC, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs – even wowed the crowd by belting out a few songs alongside HTX Chief Executive Chan Tsan.
This year’s event unfolded at The Oval at HTX’s headquarters at 1 Stars Avenue, drawing an impressive 2,200 attendees – a notable increase from last year’s 1,800.
A resounding hit among the kids: Larger-than-life inflatable installations took centre stage at the outdoor carnival, alongside bouncy castles, lively games and live food stations. (Photo: HTX/Dorcas Yang)
An inflatable slide at the outdoor carnival at HTX Family Day 2025. (Photo: HTX/Dorcas Yang)
Biometrics and Profiling engineer Simran Kaur (right) pose with her friends at the lawn during HTX Family Day 2025. (Photo: HTX/Dorcas Yang)
Joanne (left) and her boss, Stephanie Lau (second from left), from HTX’s Human Resources Learning and Organisational Development (HR L&O) department, pose for a photo with their families. Six months into her role, Joanne shared that she appreciates Stephanie for being a flexible and understanding boss, especially towards the needs of a working mother. (Photo: HTX/Nicole Lim)
Shirley Chow (in pink), the Director of HTX’s Intel Programme Management Centre, and her seven-year-old golden retriever Orky with Mr Edwin Tong (in blue shirt). (Photo: HTX/Dorcas Yang)
Dr Wong Swee Liang from HTX’s Disruptive Technologies Office (DTO) with his family. They have been attending HTX Family Day every year for the past five years since he joined the organisation. (Photo: HTX/Nicole Lim)
Shah (in grey) from HTX’s Q Team with his sister (left), mother (right) and daughter Hafsa, who took the stage during the games segment. The six-year-old charmed the audience, shortly before making a beeline for the bouncy castle. (Photo: HTX/Nicole Lim)
HTX pioneer Gordon Yong (left), with his former colleagues from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It was a happy reunion for the gaggle of friends, who took the opportunity to catch up with one another and trade notes. Yong shared that he appreciates sharing a common goal and challenges with his counterparts. (Photo: HTX/Nicole Lim)
Chermaine Sim from HTX’s Vehicle and Weapons Systems having a rest in the shade with her dog Molly, who isn’t new to HTX Family Day. (Photo: HTX/Nicole Lim)
Xponents and their families streamed from the outdoor carnival into the indoor open house held at the HTX office, which featured an experiential zone, fringe activities, a balloon sculpting workshop as well as musical performances and indoor food stations. (Photo: HTX/Dorcas Yang)
Mr Edwin Tong poses for a photo with Xponents and their family members inside HTX HQ. (Photo: HTX)
The experiential zone – which featured activity booths led by the likes of HTX’s Q Team, xCloud and Forensics Centres of Expertise – offered young attendees hands-on experiences that lent insight into how HTX contributes to the nation’s safety and security. (Photo: HTX/Dorcas Yang)
Families waiting patiently for their temporary airbrush tattoos at the packed open house. (Photo: HTX/Dorcas Yang)
Isa, a Fire Safety Inspection Officer from HTX’s PSS CoE with his family at the open house event. He hopes that his sons can learn more about his work, so that they may follow in his footsteps. (Photo: HTX/Nicole Lim)
HTX Chief Executive Chan Tsan (second from left, in black) and Deputy Chief Executive (Operations) Chen Yeang Tat (in blue) laugh during a performance at the HTX Family Day. (Photo: HTX/Dorcas Yang)
