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 five locations for the first time, namely Temasek Polytechnic, Capital Tower, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Suntec City Convention Centre, and the ST Engineering Digital Hub. 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. To mark the significance of the occasion, a Minister will be invited to officiate at each of the five ceremonies. In addition, many other organisations also hold their own in-house rededication ceremonies to mark SAF Day.

Zone 1

Acting Minister for Culture Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State for Education Mr David Neo officiated at the Zone 1 rededication ceremony at Temasek Polytechnic. The ceremony was organised by the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME).

The pledge leader for the Zone 1 rededication ceremony, SLTC(NS) Choo Joo Liang, HQ Guards, led 115 NSmen and 146 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. SLTC(NS) Choo is currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering in Temasek Polytechnic.

Zone 2

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing officiated at the Zone 2 rededication ceremony at Capital Tower. The ceremony was organised by the Singapore Business Federation.

The pledge leader for the Zone 2 rededication ceremony, LTA(NS) Chen Jiajun, Jeryl, Quartermaster, 805th Singapore Infantry Regiment led 45 NSmen and 80 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Chen is currently a Sustainability Advisor and Project Lead for Queen Bee Enabled Sustainability Programme (QUEST).

Zone 3

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan officiated at the Zone 3 rededication ceremony at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) Building.

The pledge leader for the Zone 3 rededication ceremony, LTA(NS) Kenneth Cheok Jia Cheng, HQ Supply Command, led 39 NSmen and 55 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Cheok is currently an Intern at Phillip Private Equity.

Zone 4

Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy, and Science & Technology Dr Tan See Leng officiated at the Zone 4 rededication ceremony at the Suntec City Convention Centre. The ceremony was organised by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF).

The pledge leader for the Zone 4 rededication ceremony, LTA(NS) Adriel Soon Ming Ru, HQ Armour, led 51 NSmen and 41 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Soon is currently an Account Manager for Customer Success (Enterprise) at Singapore Telecommunications Limited.

Zone 5

To commemorate SAF60, a fifth zone was added this year. Co-organised with ST Engineering, the SAF seeks to underline the pivotal role our defence technology partners play in supporting the SAF in safeguarding Singapore’s peace and security. Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad officiated at the Zone 5 rededication ceremony at the ST Engineering Digital Hub.

The pledge leader for the Zone 5 rededication ceremony, COL(NS) Lim Teck Keong Chief of Staff, 9th Singapore Division/Infantry led 159 NSmen and 17 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. COL(NS) Lim is currently Group Head Security/Head Security and Head Export Control, Defence and Public Security at ST Engineering.