Tag: National Service
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Mindef Expands Matching of NSmen with Civilian Skills to Military Roles
Singapore strengthens national defence by leveraging civilian expertise Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is intensifying its strategy to match National Servicemen (NSmen) with roles that best fit their specialised civilian skills. Since the launch of the Enhanced Expertise Deployment Scheme in 2022, the programme has grown to involve about 850 operationally ready NSmen who bring…
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Mindef Expands Matching of NSmen’s Civilian Skills to Military Roles
Singapore strengthens its manpower strategy with Enhanced Expertise Deployment Scheme Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is intensifying its efforts to align the country’s manpower with its defence needs. Under the Enhanced Expertise Deployment Scheme (EEDS), launched in 2022, approximately 850 operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen) have been tapped to apply their specialised civilian skills to…
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Mindef Matched: NSmen with Civilian Expertise Directed to Military Roles
Singapore strengthens defense with civilian-skill deployment Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (Mindef) continues to refine how it leverages the country’s human capital to bolster national security. The Enhanced Expertise Deployment Scheme (EEDS), launched in 2022, is a strategic program designed to align NSmen’s specialised civilian expertise with compatible military roles. By tapping into the diverse talents…
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Starmer’s Over-60s Army Plan Faces Real-World Hurdles
Introduction: A bold idea meets practical limits Labour leader Keir Starmer has floated a plan to involve older Britons in national service, tapping into a growing conversation about the role of the armed forces and the long-term sustainability of defense staffing. While the concept is politically agile—projecting responsibility, citizenship, and resilience—it immediately runs into a…
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Old S’porean Ballet Prodigy Leo Cheng Receives NS Enlistment Notice the Same Day He Landed a Prestigious Ballet Contract
Rising Star Roots: Leo Cheng’s Early Start Leo Cheng’s journey into ballet began long before most teenagers consider college or a full-time job. At the tender age of three, he started training under the watchful guidance of parents who themselves built a legacy in Singapore’s dance scene. With both parents having danced for the Singapore…
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Old S’porean Ballet Prodigy Receives NS Enlistment Notice the Same Day He Lands a Prestigious Ballet Contract
Rising Star at the Crossroads of Duty and Dream In a twist many young performers dream of, 18-year-old Leo Cheng faced a reality check that could have derailed his artistic trajectory. The prodigy, who grew up immersed in the world of dance, received his national service enlistment notice on the same day he landed a…
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Is S$750 a Month Enough for NS Recruits in Singapore Today?
Overview: The debate over NS pay in Singapore A TikTok video sparked renewed discussion about National Service (NS) pay in Singapore, with critics arguing that S$750 a month for NSF recruits may no longer cover even basic living costs in today’s economy. Proponents, meanwhile, point to allowances, training commitments, and non-monetary benefits tied to NS.…
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Is S$750 a Month Enough for NS Recruits in Singapore Today? Debating NSF Pay
NSF Pay Sparks Fresh Debate in Singapore The question of how much NSF recruits should be paid has reignited a national conversation, following a popular TikTok video by @ruggerbud47, who argued that S$750 a month is far from adequate in today’s economy. The debate touches on living costs, the purpose of national service, and whether…
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NSA Arrests 12 Over Ghost Names and Payroll Fraud in National Service Database
Overview The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the arrest of 12 individuals in connection with fraudulent activities involving “ghost names” in the 2025/2026 National Service database. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on payroll fraud and credentialing irregularities that threaten the integrity of national service programs, authorities said. The announcement was made…
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Namibia to Integrate 600 NYS Graduates into the National Defence Force
Overview: A Turning Point for National Service President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced a landmark plan to integrate 600 graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS) into the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). In addition, other NYS graduates will join Namibia’s Police and the correctional service. The decision, revealed during the 16th intake ceremony, marks a significant expansion…