By Tung Yui Fai, Tan Kok Yam
The Straits
Times
Thursday, May 02,
2013
The Ministry of Defence and Singapore Armed Forces would like to
express appreciation to those who have written letters recently to
provide their views and suggestions on national service (NS). We
are heartened by the enthusiasm of many Singaporeans in sharing
their perspectives on how to improve NS.
The suggestions covered a wide range of issues, including ways
to provide for a more meaningful NS experience, volunteer
opportunities, reducing waiting time for entrance into university,
and providing more recognition to national servicemen.
The Committee to Strengthen National Service, chaired by the
Minister for Defence, will consider all feedback and ideas
carefully. Those who wish to contribute their views may send them
via e-mail to [email protected]
Sessions will also be organised with national servicemen and other
stakeholders to gather their views.