Replies To Media Query
Reply to CNA Digital's Query on Full-time National Serviceman's Short Disruption from National Service
8 June 2019
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Full-time National Servicemen may be granted time-off to train and win medals for Singapore in major international competitions, if they are assessed together with Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, to have the potential and commitment to advance our national interests. Their commitment to and performance in National Service (NS) are also taken into account. Each request is assessed on a case-by-case basis and subjected to exigencies of service.
Lionel Tan has been granted disruption from NS from 7 Mar to 12 Dec 2019 to train and represent Singapore in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. MINDEF and the SAF wish him all the best in the SEA Games.