5 April 2011 Last updated at
12:07 GMT - BBC
A Singaporean soldier who was pictured with a maid carrying his
backpack has identified himself to his commander and undergone
counselling, officials say.
The soldier was "remorseful", defence official Col Desmond Tan
said in a letter published in the Straits
Times.
The recruit was undergoing physical training prior to basic
training.
The image, which was first published on social media sites, has
led to debate in Singapore on whether conscripts and their training
are tough enough.
'It was wrong'
The photograph showed the soldier in fatigues on a path with his
maid following behind carrying his military field-pack on her
back.
"The serviceman concerned has identified himself to his
commander," said Col Tan.
"The recruit is remorseful for his actions and realises that it
was wrong for him to have allowed this," he said.
"He has been counselled and continues his training. The SAF
(Singapore Armed Forces) has reminded all servicemen to be mindful
of their conduct in public."
Singapore maintains a conscript-based military. Every
able-bodied male citizen and permanent resident aged 18 and over
must have two years of military training.
The soldier in question was undergoing physical training before
starting a nine-week Basic Military Training course.
"The recruit is remorseful for his actions and realises that it
was wrong for him to have allowed this," he
said.
why they used this word? Machiam like the maid volunteered then
the recruit say "okay~"
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