Fact Sheet - Update on NS55 Campaign: Upcoming Initiatives to Commemorate 55 years of National Service

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Fact Sheet - Update on NS55 Campaign: Upcoming Initiatives to Commemorate 55 years of National Service

Background  

Since 1967, over one million national servicemen have served with pride, dedication and strength to defend and safeguard Singapore. Their contributions to National Service (NS), along with the strong support of Singaporeans, have ensured that Singapore remains safe and secure. In commemoration of 55 years of NS (NS55), a series of initiatives have been organised to recognise the contributions of national servicemen and encourage Singaporeans to show their support for NS. Some of the upcoming initiatives for the months of July and August are as follows:

NS55 Recognition Package

The NS55 Recognition Package (RP) consists of $100 worth of NS55 credits and a one-year complimentary SAFRA or HomeTeamNS principal membership.

NS55 Credits

The NS55 credits will be disbursed progressively in batches to eligible past and present national servicemen through the LifeSG mobile application, from 1 Jul to 31 July 2022. Those eligible will be notified via SMS at their registered mobile number once the credits have been disbursed to them. They can then access their LifeSG mobile app to redeem the credits at any merchant that accepts payment by "Scan and Pay" via PayNow UEN QR or NETS QR. The credits are valid for one year upon issuance.

The NS55 credits will be disbursed digitally for an enhanced and more convenient experience for all eligible national servicemen.

  1. Eligible national servicemen will be able to receive, carry and redeem these credits conveniently via their mobile devices, which reduces the likelihood of the credits being misplaced or lost like hardcopy vouchers.

  2. The credits can be used at a broader range of merchants than before, as long as the merchants accept payment via PayNow UEN QR or NETS QR. Some of these merchants include heartland shops, hawkers, e-commerce merchants. Individuals may also choose to make payments to government agencies and educational institutions1 or donate their credits to charities online.

  3. As a show of support for NS, merchants will also be offering additional discounts and promotions (see Annex A) when national servicemen redeem their NS recognition credits2 and show the LifeSG mobile app at their shops.

We are committed to helping all who are eligible to access and redeem their credits on the LifeSG mobile app. National servicemen can either contact the Ministry of Defence NS55 Call Centre (at 1800 723 6755 or at contactus@ns55.com.sg), Ministry of Home Affairs NS55 Call Centre (6708 6660 or submit an enquiry request at https://hometeamnshelp.zendesk.com), or approach digital ambassadors at the following locations should they face difficulty in accessing or redeeming their NS55 credits:

  • SG Digital community hubs located at selected community centres and public libraries

  • SAFRA and HomeTeamNS clubhouses

  • ServiceSG Centres

  • RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers

  • Majestic Smart Seniors Applied Learning Centre

Hardcopy vouchers can be provided to national servicemen who have exhausted all means of assistance but are still unable to access or redeem their credits via the LifeSG mobile app. National servicemen may contact the NS55 Call Centre to request for hardcopy vouchers.

SAFRA or HomeTeamNS Membership

Eligible national servicemen will receive a notification letter from MINDEF or MHA at their registered address from mid-June 2022. They may register for e-membership using the QR code or link provided in the letter from 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022. Applications will be processed by SAFRA or HomeTeamNS within six to eight weeks.

We Support NS Campaign

The We Support NS (WSNS) Campaign demonstrates the community's collective support for NS and acknowledges the contributions of national servicemen to the defence and security of Singapore. Organised by ACCORD, the campaign is an avenue for different segments of the community to come together to show their gratitude in their own unique way. In this year's WSNS Campaign, merchants, hawkers, retailers and community partners will be coming forward to show their appreciation to our national servicemen across both the Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team by offering a wide selection of deals and discounts as well as holding ground-up activities in the month of July and August. Members of the public can also download online resources for activities and ways to show appreciation to national servicemen. For more information on the WSNS campaign, visit go.gov.sg/wsns.

NS55 Family Photo Challenge

The #NS55FamilyPhotoChallenge is currently ongoing on PIONEER's social media platforms. National servicemen are encouraged to share photos and stories that bring back fond NS memories for them or their families. To participate, simply follow the steps below:

  • STEP 1: Post a photo related to your NS experience on your Facebook or Instagram profile

  • STEP 2: Tag PIONEER's Facebook or Instagram profile, and hashtag #NS55FamilyPhotoChallenge and #NS55

  • STEP 3: Make sure your post is set to 'Public'

  • STEP 4: Each photo can be submitted: i) With a caption or quote OR ii) With a short writeup (max 55 words)

The contest will run on Facebook and Instagram from June to October. Five winners will be selected every month to win $55 worth of Grab vouchers each. For more information on the photo challenge, visit go.gov.sg/NS55fpc.

NS55 Theme Song

Dedicated to past and present national servicemen, the NS55 theme song titled 'Back in the Day', captures references about the good old days of serving NS through the generations. National servicemen were involved in all production aspects of the song and accompanying music video. The song and music video will be available for viewing on MINDEFsg's social media platforms from 1 July 2022, 12pm, and for listening on various music streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music subsequently.

Interactive Trail – Cepat Jalan

The NS55 Interactive Trail, titled 'Cepat Jalan' will go live on 1 August 2022 and will be available for members of the public to experience till 31 July 2023. The 3.3km trail comprises seven discovery points in central Singapore that bear significance to NS, such as Clemenceau Ave, Civilian War Memorial and The Float @ Marina Bay. The virtual trail, comprising the same discovery points as the physical trail and with five additional locations, will be launched on 19 August 2022.

For more information on NS55, visit go.gov.sg/NS55. Organisations, companies and individuals who would like to contribute to the NS55 commemorative activities may share your ideas with us at NS55@defence.gov.sg.


1This will be the first time that credits disbursed for NS milestone years like NS55 can be used for payment to e-commerce merchants, government agencies and educational institutions.

2NS recognition credits include credits disbursed under the NS55 Recognition Package, as well as the NS Excellence Award, Celebratory Gifts, and the NS Housing, Medical and Education (HOME) Awards.

 

 

Annex A - List of Additional Merchant Promotions for use of NS55 Cash Credits

 

S/N

Merchant

Promotion(s)

Validity

Location(s)

SAFRA Facilities

1

Canvas Ark

Promo: 1-for-1 Art Jam session

 

Promo code: CAxNS55

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

SAFRA Toa Payoh

2

EnergyOne

Gym

Term Membership: All Day and Daylighter. Sign up for 9 months with 3 months free.

Minimum utilisation of $50 NS55 credits.

1 Jul 22 to 30 Sep 22

All SAFRA Clubs

3

Function Room

Match amount of NS55 credits used for the booking, up to a maximum of $100 per booking

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Punggol, Yishun, Toa Payoh & Mount Faber

Food & Beverage

4

Andersen's of Denmark

15% off regular-priced items

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All outlets

5

Bee Cheng Hiang

$5.50 off 300g Pork Floss

1 to 24 Jul 22

All outlets except Changi Airport and Jewel Changi

6

Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza

55% off NS Set Meal* at $15 (U.P. $33.30)
 

*Includes 1 Reg Super Value Pizza, 6pcs Chicken Nuggets and choice of Milo/Sjora Drink

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All outlets, redemption by walk-in only

7

Cat & the Fiddle

20% off Naughty & Nice and Once In The Blue Moon whole cakes

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

All outlets & online

8

Chunky Lobster

10% off total bill when your flash your 11B/ NS IC or be present in your SAF uniform

 

Additional 5% with the use of NS55 RP credit

 

Limited to first 100 redemptions per day

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

227 Orchard Rd #01-10 Orchard Gateway

9

Curry Times

$55 Family Set Meal* (4pax)

*Includes Signature Curry Chicken, Chicken Vegetables Soup (ABC Soup), Hainanese Chap Chye,Ngoh Hiang, Rice and Drink of the Day

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

All outlets

10

Domino's

1-for-1 Regular Cheese Burst Pizzas & More

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

Online

11

Duke's Bakery

Free $2 Voucher with min. spend of $10 in a single receipt

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

All outlets

12

Eatzi Gourmet Steakhouse & Bistro

Use $50 NS55 credits to receive a $10 Return Voucher for use on your next visit

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Yishun

13

Fame Music & Entertainment

Spend $100 NS55 Credits and receive a $10 discount voucher for use on your next visit

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Jurong

14

FOREST5 Darts Café

Free house dart set with min. spend of $30 NS55 credits

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Mount Faber

15

Georges

15% off regular-priced items

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

All outlets

16

HaveFun Karaoke

Usage of $50 NS55 Credits to receive 10% off next visit

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Toa Payoh and Yishun

17

Huo Guo Kung Fu

10% off non-promotional items

1 Jul 22 - 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Punggol

18

Jack's Place

Use $50 NS55 credits to receive a $10 Return Voucher for use on your next visit

1 Jul 22 - 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Jurong and Punggol

19

Jewel Music Box

Use NS55 credits to enjoy 15% off Executive and VIP Rooms and 8% off ala carte food & beverages (not applicable for promotional items)

1 Jul 22 - 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Jurong

20

Old Chang Kee

1 Mala Chicken Camou Puff + 1 cup of Chicken Chunky Pops with Nacho Cheese @ $5.50 (U.P. $5.80)

1 Jul 22 to 3 Jul 22

All outlets

21

Pizza Hut

NS55 Bundle at $17.90 (UP $46.60), Save 61%

 

Bundle inclusive of:

  • 1 Large Pizza (Favourite range)
  • Choice of 1 side: 6pcs Chicken Tenders / 9pcs Chicken Nuggets / 1 Spicy Chicken Pop with Cheese sauce

Choice of 1 side: 1 Garlic Bread / 6pcs Cinnamon Breadsticks

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Punggol

22

Playmade

$5.50 Taiwan Milk Tea (M) + 1 Original Egglet at $5.70 (U.P. $6.50)


OR


$5.50 Taiwan Milk Tea (L) drink + 1 topping of your choice at $5.70 (U.P. $6.70)
Available at all Playmade & Playground outlets.

 

1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22

313@Somerset, Paya Lebar Quarter, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Buona Vista MRT, Chinatown Point, VivoCity, Depot Heights Shopping Centre & Playground Ang Mo Kio Hub & Seletar Mall

23

Renew Deli

Free Black/Wellness Tea with minimum spending of $10 NS55 credits in a single transaction

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Tampines

24

SaVanh Bistro & Lounge

15% off food items (regular-priced)

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

47 Club Street

25

Shima Restaurant

Servicemen: 10% off

 

SAFRA Members: 20% off

1 to 7 Jul 22

Goodwood Park Hotel

26

Siam Kitchen

1-for-1 Appetisers or Soup

1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22

All outlets

27

Springleaf Prata Place

1-for-1 Maggi Goreng Bundle

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

SAFRA Jurong, Tampines and Yishun

28

Suki Suki Thai

1-for-1 Premium Meat top up

1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22

All outlets

29

Sushi Express

$2.50 off every 20 plates

1 Jul 22 to 31 Oct 22

All Sushi Express dine-in outlets

30

Turandot

10% off non-promotional items

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Mount Faber

31

Wingstop

$5 for 5 Boneless Wings (U.P. $6.20)

 

OR

 

10% storewide with usage of NS55 credits

1 to 5 July 22

5 to 14 Aug 22

 

OR

 

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All outlets except Sembawang and Bishan

 

OR

SAFRA Punggol

32

Princess Terrace Café

15% off buffet

1 Jul 22 to 30 Dec 23

Copthorne King's Hotel

33

Tien Court Restaurant

15% off a la carte menu

1 Jul 22 to 30 Dec 23

Copthorne King's Hotel

34

L'Espresso

10% off L'espresso Weekday Afternoon Tea Buffet with Local Favourites (min. 4 pax required)

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

Goodwood Park Hotel

35

WTF by IndoChine

15% off food items (regular-priced)

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

49 Club Street

Shopping & Lifestyle

36

Active Lifestyle

$50 off with min. $200 spend on Qoo-10 store

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

Online

37

Arena Billiards

Free Pool Glove with minimum spendings of $20 NS55 credits

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Yishun

38

ASICS Stores

Servicemen (including 11B holders): 10% off regular-priced Items

SAFRA Members:15% off regular-priced Items and additional 5% off discounted items

Till 31 Dec 22

Suntec City,

Plaza Singapura,

Vivo City, Jewel, Westgate, NEX,

Takashimaya

39

Audio House

Free $20 eCashback (Offset with every $100 spent)

1 Jul to 31 Aug 2022

23 Ubi Rd 4, Audio House Building, Singapore 408620

40

Bata

12% off selected regular-priced items

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

All outlets except Takashimaya

41

Best Denki

Up to 48% off selected electronics

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All outlets

42

BHG

Free $10 BHG voucher with purchase of $100 BHG vouchers

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All outlets

43

Bose

Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth® Speaker at $159 (U.P. $179)

Bose Sport Earbuds (All colours) at $239 (U.P. $299)

 

OR

 

Bose QuietComfort® 35 II Gaming Headset at $359 (U.P. $469)

Bose Frames Tempo (Black) at $299 (U.P. $379)

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All Bose Premium Reseller stores.

44

Clique Gaming

Use $20 NS55 credits to receive a $5 credit return voucher in your next visit

 

Use $50 NS55 credits to receive a $20 credit return voucher in your next visit

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Jurong and Tampines

45

Crumpler

10% off storewide (regular-priced)

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All outlets

46

Havaianas

10% off storewide (regular-priced)

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All outlets

47

Klosh

5% off storewide

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

All outlets except PLQ Mall

48

TotallyHot
Stuff

FREE Colloquial SG Post-Its with any purchase (worth $3.95)

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

Online

49

Lazada

Up to $7 off purchases for new and existing users

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

Online

50

Luminox

Free tactical pen with min. $400 spend

 

OR

 

Additional 5% off storewide

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

 

OR

1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22

All outlets

51

Mach Accessories (S) Pte Ltd

Free air freshener for any service done with Zertona with NS55 credits

1 Jul 22 to 31 Oct 22

SAFRA Mount Faber and SAFRA Toa Payoh

52

mc.2

Servicemen (including 11B holders): Free $50 voucher with min. $1,000 spend

 

SAFRA Members: Free $100 Vouchers with min. $1,000 spend

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

33 Ubi Ave 3, #01-28

53

Mercatus

(M Malls)

Get 5.5% rebate with the purchase of M Mall E-voucher!

 

Purchase $50 E-Voucher and get 2,500 M Points (equivalent to $2.50) - Purchase $100 E-Voucher and get 5,500 M Points (equivalent to $5.50) with the use of NS55 Life SG credits

1 Jul 22 to 31 Oct 22

Redemption at AMK Hub, Jurong Point or Thomson Plaza Customer Service Countfood er

54

Nature's Farm

Buy 5 for $55 on Nature's Farm Buffered C1000 Sustained Release, 30s (U.P. $149.50)

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

All outlets

55

POPULAR Book Co

10% off Books & Stationery (regular- priced)

1 Jul 22 to 10 Jul 22

All outlets

56

POPULAR Book Co

$5 Discount Voucher with min. $50 nett spend

 

10% off 3-Year membership (New sign-ups)

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

All outlets

57

Reflex-O Recreations

$50 off with min. $200 spend

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

Online

58

Shopee

Up to $10 off Electronics, F&B, Home & Living, Sports categories for new and existing users

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

Online

59

Sony

Free case & engraving (worth $29) with purchase of Linkbuds

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

All Sony Stores

60

Switch

1st hour free at clubs + 50% off bookings

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

All booths within JustCo centres

Education & Enrichment

61

BazGym Gymnastics

Use $20 NS55 Credits for a trial session worth $45

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Jurong and Punggol

62

Crestar

Waiver of registration fee (worth $53.50) and receive a premium gift for all new sign-ups.

1 Jul 22 to 30 Sep 22

SAFRA Tampines

63

LCentral English

Use NS55 credits to enjoy $50 off for first term

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Punggol

64

LingoAce

50% off Blended Learning lessons

1 Jul 22 to 1 Dec 22

Online/All outlets

65

Nurturestars Preschool

Waiver of registration fees and a premium gift for new sign-up with minimum spending of $100

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

All SAFRA clubs

66

The Write Connection

Free “The Write Connection” Book with minimum spending of $20 NS55 Credits

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Toa Payoh

67

ThinkersBox

Use NS55 $55 credit for full Brain Smart programme sign up, get additional $55 discount off the full fees

 

Use NS55 $20 credit for Brain Toys purchase, get 1 complimentary trial class session for 1 child (new customers only)

Use NS$20 credit for 3G Abacus Term programme, get additional $20 discount off the term fees

 

Use NS55 $10 credit for 1 trial class sign-up, get 1 additional complimentary trial class session for a friend (new customers only)

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

SAFRA Tampines

Sports & Fitness

68

Clique Billiards

 

Use $20 NS55 credits to receive a $5 credit return voucher in your next visit

 

Use $50 NS55 credits to receive a $20 credit return voucher in your next visit

01 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Jurong

69

Onyx East

Onyx will match $1 for every $1 NS55 credit spent on our Annual membership. (Capped at $100 per redemption & applicable to Annual Membership Package only)

01 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Tampines

70

Sonic Bowl

$3.50 per game

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Punggol & Yishun

71

Yoga Inc

1-for-1 single class

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

SAFRA Punggol

Travel & Leisure

72

Headrock VR

50% off Headrock VR Games (for 2nd and subsequent tickets)

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

Sentosa

73

Park Hotel Group Gift Mall

Intriguing Experiences with Park Hotel Group from S$82.50++

1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22

Online

74

Park Regis Singapore

10% off Best Available Rates (Rooms only)

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

Online

75

Singapore Cable Car

$55 Cable Car Flexi Pass Adult ticket only

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

All ticketing counters

76

Singapore Discovery Centre

Free $10 SDC voucher with min. $50 spend

1 Jul 22 to 30 Nov 22

510 Upper Jurong Rd

77

SuperPark

$55 off SuperPark Singapore Super 8 Multi Visit Pass

1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22

Online

78

Tayo Station

$55 off Tayo Station Elite Membership

1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22

Online

79

Chan Brothers Travel

Additional $55 off for selected Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, Turkey, UAE or USA package tours

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

50 South Bridge Rd, #01-12 Fook Hai Building / Online

80

The Royal Albatross

$20 off Breakfast Sail featuring Buffet Out at Sea

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

Online

Entertainment

81

HappyK

15% off rental services for home karaoke system, video gaming, and more

1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22

Online

82

White Sails

Up to $100 off 4-hour Private Yacht Charter to Lazarus Island

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

Online

83

meWATCH

50% off 3-month meWATCH Prime at $14.85 (U.P. $29.70)

1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 2022

Online

Automotive

84

BlueSG

New BlueSG Members: 2-Month Free Basic Membership + 15 minutes rental (worth $21.40)

 

Returning BlueSG Members: $1 for 1st Month (worth $7)

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

Online

85

Tribecar

$15 additional credits when you top-up min. $50* to your Tribecar e-wallet

 

*Must use NS credits on LifeSG app to enjoy promo

01 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

Online

86

Tribecar

50% off Standard Sedan & MPV bookings

 

New users: 50% off 1st booking

1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22

Online

Health & Beauty

87

Nuffield Holdings

Special medical and dental packages

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 2023

All Nuffield dental & medical outlets

88

OneCare Medical Group

Essentials Health Screening Package at $192.60 nett

1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 2023

All clinic except Beo Crescent Clinic & Surgery

89

QN Wellness

New users: $50 off purchase of any 2 products*

 

*Not applicable for Bundles and Value packs

01 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23

Online

90

Sri Bayu Balinese Spa

Free Foot Essential oil with minimum spending of $70 NS55 credits

1 Jul 22 to 30 Sep 22

SAFRA Yishun

91

The Spa by The Ultimate

60-min Signature Body Massage @ $88 (Duration: 60 mins, Worth: $118).

 

First 50 National Servicemen & SAFRA members to quote 'NS55SPECIAL' get to enjoy a FREE upgrade to 90-min Body Massage.

01 Jul 2022 to 30 Jun 2023

SAFRA Punggol

 

 

 

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