Letter from Defence Minister to the SAF Veterans' League

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen has written to the President of the Singapore Armed Forces Veterans' League (SAFVL), BG (NS) Winston Toh, to commend the SAFVL for organising a memorial service today for the victims and fallen soldiers during Konfrontasi.

He said that through the memorial service, the SAFVL has taken a strong stand against terrorism and reminded younger Singaporeans that we must continue to be vigilant and united in our resolve to protect ourselves against all security threats. Dr Ng added that he strongly supports the SAFVL's petition to Mr Lawrence Wong, the Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, to find suitable ways to mark this dark period in Singapore's history.