Reply to TODAY's Query on MINDEF/SAF's Potential Work-Near-Home Initiative

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have been supporting suitable personnel in adopting remote work arrangements. We have enabled secure remote work devices and virtual meetings for our staff. We are also examining more flexible options to better support our staff who cannot fully work from home for various reasons. These include exploring a "Work-Near-Home" arrangement where shared workspaces may be set up in selected MINDEF/SAF premises. Suitable staff may then be able to work from locations near their homes, which can improve productivity and reduce commuting time.