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National service

NSF under probe for vape-related offences in Sengkang

The man, who was seen loitering outside a Sengkang HDB flat for close to half an hour, has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority.
The man, who was seen loitering outside a Sengkang HDB flat for close to half an hour, has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority.

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.

Forum: Include risk of UV exposure in training safety regulations for national service

Ethan Brown set to become first Singaporean race driver to compete in ADAC GT Masters in Europe

Ethan Brown will be the first Singaporean driver to compete at the ADAC GT Masters with Engstler Motorsport.
Ethan Brown will be the first Singaporean driver to compete at the ADAC GT Masters with Engstler Motorsport.

MINDEF cares for soldiers beyond allowance; NS is not a transaction: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaking in Parliament on Feb 27.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaking in Parliament on Feb 27.

MINDEF to review medical classification system to ensure meaningful deployment of servicemen

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said the system will be made more precise, to allow better characterisation of the medical fitness of servicemen.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said the system will be made more precise, to allow better characterisation of the medical fitness of servicemen.

Sweat, mud, and tears: How Basic Military Training turns boys into men

The BMT Journey: Inside Basic Military Training Centre’s School 2

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