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National Service is many things: First and foremost, it is a duty, a rite of passage, and an essential aspect of nation-building. But in addition to fulfilling its main priority - training our full-time national servicemen (NSFs) to defend our country - it can also prepare them for school and work. A majority of respondents in two surveys by the...
Some interviewees felt that non-military training could be included to broaden servicemen’s skill sets.
SINGAPORE - While public support of national service (NS) in Singapore remains strong, it is viewed as less important in gaining job-relevant skills and improving job prospects, according to a new study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). The study's results released on Wednesday (July 5) showed that 93 per cent of respondents would support compulsory NS, even if...
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Singapore News - From April, operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen) going overseas for an extended period need to apply for an exit permit only for trips of 12 months or longer, compared to six months now. The change is part of the Ministry of Defence’s efforts to improve the NS... Read more at www.tnp.sg