Fact Sheet: SAF Day Combined Rededication Ceremonies

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Fact Sheet: SAF Day Combined Rededication Ceremonies

CBD/South Zone

The CBD/South Zone rededication ceremony at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel was officiated by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen. This is the first of four combined rededication ceremonies and was organised by the Langdon & Seah Singapore Pte Ltd.

The Pledge Leader for the CBD/South Zone, Captain (CPT) (NS) Khoo Sze Boon, Operation  Officer, General Staff (Operations) led 188 Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) from 100 participating companies for the recitation of the SAF pledge. CPT (NS) Khoo is an Executive Director at the Langdon & Seah Singapore Pte Ltd.

East Zone

The East Zone rededication ceremony at Temasek Polytechnic was officiated by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. This is the twelve year that Temasek Polytechnic has organised the ceremony.

A total of 100 NSmen from 17 participating companies, led by Pledge Leader CPT (NS) Lim Kwee Hong, Operation Officer, Headquarters 2nd People's Defence Force Command renewed their pledge of allegiance and loyalty to Singapore. CPT (NS) Lim is an Assistant Director, Student  Development, Student and Alumni Affairs Department at Temasek Polytechnic.

North/Northeast Zone

The North/Northeast Zone rededication ceremony at ITE Central was officiated by Acting Minister for Manpower and Senior Minister of State for National Development Mr Tan Chuan-Jin.

The Pledge Leader for the North/Northeast Zone, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (NS) David Lau,  Commanding Officer, led 292 NSmen from 33 companies in the recitation of the SAF pledge. This  is the second time ITE Central has organised the ceremony. LTC (NS) Lau is a Deputy Director, College (Admin) at the ITE.

West Zone

The West Zone rededication ceremony at Singapore Discovery Centre was officiated by Acting Minister Social and Family Development and Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing. The ceremony was organised by Novartis Singapore Pharmaceuticals for the third time. A total of 20 companies participated in this ceremony.

The Pledge Leader for the West Zone, LTC (NS) Tan Yeow Tiong, Brigade 2IC, Headquarters 26th Singapore Infantry Brigade led 115 NSmen in the recitation of the SAF pledge. LTC (NS) Tan is the 2 Head Logistics and Operations Excellence at Singapore Food Industries Pte Ltd.

     
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