Singapore government systems hit by Microsoft outage, but emergency services unaffected

Some government systems in Singapore, including email, are affected by a global Microsoft outage, though emergency services remain fully operational, said GovTech on Friday. The disruption impacts Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Copilot for users worldwide. GovTech confirmed Singpass is unaffected, but email delays may occur. Public officers can still use Teams for internal communication, and the public should check agency websites for e-service updates. Microsoft attributed the issue to "elevated load" on its infrastructure, initially investigating reports in the Americas before confirming global impact on Microsoft 365 services. Singapore users reported difficulties with emails and meetings, though some found Teams and SharePoint still functional.