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askST: What does moving away from PES status mean for those serving NS?

Pre-enlistees will be told of their specific medical exemptions, if any, based on their medical conditions and in line with their functional abilities.
Pre-enlistees will be told of their specific medical exemptions, if any, based on their medical conditions and in line with their functional abilities.

Refreshed NS medical classification system to take effect from October 2027

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (third from right) observing a pre-enlistee undergoing a medical assessment at the regional health hub on April 13.
Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (third from right) observing a pre-enlistee undergoing a medical assessment at the regional health hub on April 13.

Majority of NS pre-enlistees who appealed against their PES status sought an upgrade

(From left) SAF Medical Corps chief Colonel (Dr) Mark Tan, Special Constable Corporal Kieron Foo Kai-En and Sergeant (1) Md. Lucas Foo Kok Yi.
(From left) SAF Medical Corps chief Colonel (Dr) Mark Tan, Special Constable Corporal Kieron Foo Kai-En and Sergeant (1) Md. Lucas Foo Kok Yi.

WP chief Pritam Singh seen at walkabout week after disciplinary panel says probe complete

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh selling the Hammer newsletter at 85 Fengshan Centre on Apr 12, 2026.
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh selling the Hammer newsletter at 85 Fengshan Centre on Apr 12, 2026.

Singapore, Australia commit to keep LNG, diesel flowing; working on legally binding agreement

PM Lawrence Wong thanked his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for his assurance that Australia will continue supplying Singapore with LNG.
PM Lawrence Wong thanked his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for his assurance that Australia will continue supplying Singapore with LNG.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Singapore from April 9 to 11, will visit Jurong Island

Mr Albanese will visit the Singapore LNG Terminal and Singapore Refining Company on Jurong Island.
Mr Albanese will visit the Singapore LNG Terminal and Singapore Refining Company on Jurong Island.

Recent conflicts show how warfare is evolving; important for S’pore to build capabilities: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on a tour of the static drone display during his visit to Mandai Hill Camp on April 9.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on a tour of the static drone display during his visit to Mandai Hill Camp on April 9.

Middle East conflict has elevated global security threat landscape, including for S’pore: Shanmugam

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam was responding to a parliamentary question on April 8.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam was responding to a parliamentary question on April 8.

Goodman Arts Centre rental hikes on hold in light of economic uncertainties

ecfun - Join hands-on activities and enjoy performances by artists of Goodman Arts Centre at its open house on June 24. 

Credit: ARTS HOUSE LIMITED
ecfun - Join hands-on activities and enjoy performances by artists of Goodman Arts Centre at its open house on June 24. 

Credit: ARTS HOUSE LIMITED

News analysis

The Iran war will continue to be bad news for S’pore, but positives can be drawn from its response

Singapore is the largest bunkering hub in the world, and the third-largest oil trading hub and sixth-largest refinery export hub, and that is why it relies on the Middle East for over half its total crude oil imports.
Singapore is the largest bunkering hub in the world, and the third-largest oil trading hub and sixth-largest refinery export hub, and that is why it relies on the Middle East for over half its total crude oil imports.

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