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‘That’s why it’s called a General Election,’ commenters quip at ex-SAF officers turned potential candidates

‘That’s why it’s called a General Election,’ commenters quip at ex-SAF officers turned potential candidates

April 4, 2025

Ex-SAF women in politics: Gan Siow Huang and Poh Li San in profile

April 1, 2025

MINDEF announces Brigadier-General Cai Dexian to take over as Chief of Army on March 21

MINDEF announces Brigadier-General Cai Dexian to take over as Chief of Army on March 21

February 26, 2025

Singaporeans cheer CNY ‘feast’ served to NSFs on Pulau Tekong

Singaporeans cheer CNY ‘feast’ served to NSFs on Pulau Tekong

January 31, 2025

“Is it illegal to wear SAF long 4 pants in public?” — SG man asks after getting lectured by an “irate uncle” for having a meal in his army trousers

“Is it illegal to wear SAF long 4 pants in public?” — SG man asks after getting lectured by an “irate uncle” for having a meal in his army trousers

August 18, 2024

American who visited 193 countries says Singapore made her the happiest to live in for life

American who visited 193 countries says Singapore made her the happiest to live in for life

April 28, 2024

Police report filed by SAF after motorcyclist who claimed to be military police said he can impound car during road altercation

Police report filed by SAF after motorcyclist who claimed to be military police said he can impound car during road altercation

April 4, 2024

20yo woman who’s “feeling lost” asks if she should join SAF instead of going to uni

20yo woman who’s “feeling lost” asks if she should join SAF instead of going to uni

January 30, 2024

Woman gives up 9-to-5 job to fulfil her late father’s dream of joining the army

Woman gives up 9-to-5 job to fulfil her late father’s dream of joining the army

December 12, 2023

Singapore PR joins SAF as volunteer soldier

Singapore PR joins SAF as volunteer soldier

November 9, 2023

27yo becomes 1st SG female to complete SAF commando course

27yo becomes 1st SG female to complete SAF commando course

October 26, 2023

OPINION | National Service: The force that makes us

OPINION | National Service: The force that makes us

July 8, 2023

SAF regular serviceman found dead at Changi Naval Base; police rule out homicide for now

SAF regular serviceman found dead at Changi Naval Base; police rule out homicide for now

June 12, 2023

Singapore’s very first Regimental Sergeant Major passes away at 90

Singapore’s very first Regimental Sergeant Major passes away at 90

March 15, 2023

OPINION | Singapore-born US Marine shares his Singapore National Service experience (ft. Raynor Goh)

OPINION | Singapore-born US Marine shares his Singapore National Service experience (ft. Raynor Goh)

July 10, 2022

S’pore Army & Police STAR WARS day posts draw ridicule & criticisms

S’pore Army & Police STAR WARS day posts draw ridicule & criticisms

May 7, 2022

TikToker surprised to see SAF PT shorts featured in Shopee’s CNY sale

TikToker surprised to see SAF PT shorts featured in Shopee’s CNY sale

January 29, 2022

Crazy that military is responding to Covid situation more effectively & better than MOH: netizen shares firsthand experience

Crazy that military is responding to Covid situation more effectively & better than MOH: netizen shares firsthand experience

September 30, 2021

After SAF regular serviceman found dead at Gombak Base carpark, netizens call for attention to mental health issues

After SAF regular serviceman found dead at Gombak Base carpark, netizens call for attention to mental health issues

August 24, 2021

SAF regular serviceman dies after physical training at Kranji Camp

SAF regular serviceman dies after physical training at Kranji Camp

February 28, 2021

Man in SAF uniform apprehended by police who forced entry into Woodlands HDB flat

Man in SAF uniform apprehended by police who forced entry into Woodlands HDB flat

February 9, 2021

Mother of NSF complains that it is “damn ridiculous” that her son took so long to book out

Mother of NSF complains that it is “damn ridiculous” that her son took so long to book out

January 25, 2021

SAF Captain charged with causing death of CFC Dave Lee given discharge

SAF Captain charged with causing death of CFC Dave Lee given discharge

February 7, 2020

2,400 MINDEF, SAF personnel possible data breach victims due to malware incidents

2,400 MINDEF, SAF personnel possible data breach victims due to malware incidents

December 22, 2019

Prevention is important, not the time to point fingers, says Aloysius Pang’s brother

Prevention is important, not the time to point fingers, says Aloysius Pang’s brother

November 22, 2019

2 SAF servicemen convicted in the death of Alosysius Pang

2 SAF servicemen convicted in the death of Alosysius Pang

November 20, 2019

For Singapore to succeed, leaders with the right values must be developed – Dr Vivian Balakrishnan

For Singapore to succeed, leaders with the right values must be developed – Dr Vivian Balakrishnan

September 17, 2019

Military court dismisses appeal for longer detention of SAF regular who hid 50 rounds of ammunition

Military court dismisses appeal for longer detention of SAF regular who hid 50 rounds of ammunition

August 24, 2019

Retirement age for uniformed officers to be reviewed by MHA

Retirement age for uniformed officers to be reviewed by MHA

August 22, 2019

MINDEF: 2 SAF servicemen to be charged in military court in connection with Aloysius Pang’s death

MINDEF: 2 SAF servicemen to be charged in military court in connection with Aloysius Pang’s death

July 31, 2019

SAFTI City: The new S$400 million training facility for soldiers very similar to Counter-Strike

SAFTI City: The new S$400 million training facility for soldiers very similar to Counter-Strike

July 5, 2019

Ng Eng Hen: Higher number of near-miss reports in SAF training means soldiers are more serious about safety

Ng Eng Hen: Higher number of near-miss reports in SAF training means soldiers are more serious about safety

July 1, 2019

‘Loud sounds’ heard across Singapore possibly caused by SAF’s planned detonation activities, says police

‘Loud sounds’ heard across Singapore possibly caused by SAF’s planned detonation activities, says police

April 29, 2019

Ng Eng Hen: Deaths of 2 SAF servicemen in 2018 were unnatural, but unrelated to service

Ng Eng Hen: Deaths of 2 SAF servicemen in 2018 were unnatural, but unrelated to service

April 3, 2019

Daughter of highest ranked SAF warrant officer sweetly tributes her retiring father

Daughter of highest ranked SAF warrant officer sweetly tributes her retiring father

April 3, 2019

New poll shows nearly 2/3 of Singaporeans believe SAF is not open enough about training injuries and deaths

New poll shows nearly 2/3 of Singaporeans believe SAF is not open enough about training injuries and deaths

March 20, 2019

Take a leaf out of the Israeli army when handling deaths in training, says Lim Tean to Ng Eng Hen

Take a leaf out of the Israeli army when handling deaths in training, says Lim Tean to Ng Eng Hen

March 15, 2019

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announces next-gen SAF would need considerable investments

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announces next-gen SAF would need considerable investments

March 4, 2019

SAF regular died of unnatural causes at Kranji Camp II, foul play ruled out

SAF regular died of unnatural causes at Kranji Camp II, foul play ruled out

February 15, 2019

After Aloysius Pang’s death, SAF establishes Inspector-General’s Office to ensure training safety

After Aloysius Pang’s death, SAF establishes Inspector-General’s Office to ensure training safety

February 1, 2019

Army engineer’s FB post defending SAF goes viral, draws praise and criticism from netizens

Army engineer’s FB post defending SAF goes viral, draws praise and criticism from netizens

January 28, 2019

Video of SAF Open Mobilisation Exercise mocked by Malaysians, started comment war between MY and SG

Video of SAF Open Mobilisation Exercise mocked by Malaysians, started comment war between MY and SG

December 11, 2018

SAF serviceman killed in Brunei accident laid to rest in military funeral

SAF serviceman killed in Brunei accident laid to rest in military funeral

October 12, 2018

According to Wikipedia, Highest SAF Rank is now ‘CEO of SMRT’

According to Wikipedia, Highest SAF Rank is now ‘CEO of SMRT’

April 19, 2018

The death of the pull-up in Singapore

The death of the pull-up in Singapore

July 31, 2014

Can you feign depression?

Can you feign depression?

June 26, 2014

Series on schizophrenia Part 3: A doctor’s diagnosis and his mission

Series on schizophrenia Part 3: A doctor’s diagnosis and his mission

May 29, 2014

Questions on the rise and rise of Singapore’s scholar-soldiers

Questions on the rise and rise of Singapore’s scholar-soldiers

April 11, 2014

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