Background

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day Combined Rededication Ceremony (CRC) has been organised since 1 July 1988. It is organised annually on 1 July, across four geographical zones namely North/North-East, CBD/South, East and West in Singapore.  It is undertaken by civilian organisations on a voluntary basis. These organisers in turn invite their business partners as well as companies that are located in that particular zone to participate in the CRC. The participants at these CRC include employers and their NS and civilian employees. At these ceremonies, Operationally-Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) are also given the opportunity to publicly re-affirm their pledge of loyalty and dedication to the SAF and the nation. To mark the significance of this occasion, an Officiating Minister will be invited to the combined ceremony at each of the 4 zones. In addition, over 50 organisations will hold their own in-house rededication ceremonies.

East Zone

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen will officiate at the East Zone SAF Day CRC. This kick starts the first of the four CRCs and is organised by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), a Distinguished Defence Partner Award recipient. This is the third time that SMF is organising the ceremony and it will be held at SAFRA Toa Payoh.

A total of 90 NSmen from 92 participating companies, will be led by CPT(NS) Joshua Lim from 819 Squadron to renew their pledge of allegiance and loyalty to Singapore. CPT(NS) Joshua Lim is the Manager - Funds Development of AIA Singapore Private Limited.

West Zone

The West Zone ceremony will be officiated by Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Defence, Mr Lui Tuck Yew. It is organised by the Singapore Technologies Marine Limited (ST Marine) together with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). This is the first time that ST Marine and SIT are organising the ceremony and it will be held at the SIT@Dover. 

The pledge leader for the West Zone is CPT(NS) Michael Tan, Operations Officer from Republic of Singapore Ship Freedom. He will lead 225 NSmen from 44 participating companies in reciting the SAF Pledge. CPT(NS) Michael Tan is the Marketing Manager (Shipbuilding) of ST Marine.

39 NCC cadets from Nan Hua High School will be attending the ceremony.

CBD/South Zone & Built Environment Partners

The CBD/South Zone and Built Environment Partners rededication ceremony at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel will be officiated by Minister, Prime Minister's Office, Mr Chan Chun Sing. It is organised by Langdon & Seah Singapore Pte Ltd, a Minister for Defence Award League member. This is their third year organising for the CBD and South Zone, combined with their Built Environment Partners In-House Rededication Ceremony.

The pledge leader for the CBD/South Zone and Built Environment Partners rededication ceremony, CPT(NS) Khoo Sze Boon will lead 155 NSmen from 77 participating companies for the recitation of the SAF pledge. CPT(NS) Khoo is an Executive Director and Director (Human Resources) of Langdon & Seah Singapore Pte Ltd.

North/North-East Zone

Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Tan Chuan-Jin will officiate at the North/North-East Zone SAF Day CRC at ITE College Central. It is organised by Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME). This is the sixth time that ASME is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader, LTA(NS) Jerry Chang, Dy S4, 486th Battalion, Singapore Armoured Regiment will lead 250 NSmen from 115 participating companies for the recitation of the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Jerry is a Procurement Executive at AMOS International (S) Pte Ltd.