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SINGAPORE - The Republic’s second defence chief, Brigadier-General Kirpa Ram Vij, who played a key role in setting up Singapore’s military in its early years of independence, died on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

General Andika Perkasa received the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera), or Meritorious Service Medal (Military). Read more at straitstimes.com.