Fact Sheet: SAF Day 2019 Combined Rededication Ceremonies

Background

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day Combined Rededication Ceremonies (CRCs) have been held annually since 1 July 1987. This year's CRCs, organised by civilian partner organisations on a voluntary basis, are held across four locations in Singapore – University Cultural Centre, Temasek Polytechnic, Trade Association Hub, and Gateway. These organisers in turn invite their business partners as well as companies located in their zones to participate in the CRCs. The participants at these CRCs are Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen), their employers and civilian colleagues.

At these ceremonies, NSmen reaffirm their pledge of loyalty and dedication to Singapore and the SAF. To mark the significance of the occasion, a Minister will be invited to officiate at each of the four ceremonies. In addition, many other organisations also hold their own in-house rededication ceremonies to mark SAF Day.

East Zone                    

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at the East Zone rededication ceremony at the University Cultural Centre. The ceremony was organised by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF). This is the seventh time that SMF is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader, Captain (CPT)(NS) Wong De Xian, Brian, Staff Officer from 56th Singapore Armoured Brigade Headquarters led 255 NSmen from 110 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. CPT(NS) Wong is the General Manager at Tacum Steel Pte Ltd.

North/North-East Zone

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan officiated at the North/North-East Zone rededication ceremony at Temasek Polytechnic. The ceremony was organised by the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME). This is the tenth time that ASME is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader for the North/North-East rededication ceremony, Lieutenant (LTA)(NS) Ang Wei Hsien Richmond is an Assessor from Ministry of Defence led 70 NSmen from 103 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Ang is a Worklife Executive at Yishun Health.

West Zone

Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong officiated at the West Zone rededication ceremony at the Trade Association Hub. The ceremony was organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI). This is the fourth time that SCCCI is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader, LTA(NS) Ong Xin De, Deputy Flight Planner, 138 SQN, led 75 NSmen from 112 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Ong is Head, Development at ECON Healthcare Group.

South/CBD Zone

Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and Education Ms Indranee Rajah officiated at the South/CBD Zone rededication ceremony at Gateway Theatre. The ceremony was organised by Surbana Jurong Private Limited (SJ). This is the first time that Surbana Jurong is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader, LTA(NS) Seah Kai, Platoon Commander, 54th Singapore Armoured Brigade, led 105 NSmen from 146 participating companies in reciting the SAF Pledge. LTA(NS) Seah is an Accounts Manager at Surbana Jurong.

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