Originally posted by Eyezer:
I felt it's more of concern with National Security than fear of the MSD. Who would want to say things that are not publicly known? If someone would be that interested, i'm sure there's ways to looking for the 'official' acknowledgement from the appropriate authorities instead of trying to 'ask' from the general public.
Jane's always a good reference, isn't it? And what about the book? Think it's call " Defending the Lion City" or something? Can't remember the exact name...think it'll give an idea to everyone.
Please kindly advise on how to go about "ways to looking for the 'official' acknowledgement from the appropriate authorities instead of trying to 'ask' from the general public. "
I don't think a normal singaporean who, is interested in areas like National Security, survival and Internal Security, approached the relevant departments for some details or information, is able to get them.
Just like what you said earlier, its concerning National Security, survival of Singapore...You think the relevant departments eg.MHA, MINDEF, ISD, MSD or some other secret branches is going to release info or details to any one??? I don't think so...
Do you think the info or data in Janes' or the book "Defending the Lion City" is up-to-date? i don't think so...
I have read through the book and came across info which are wrong or incorrect.
Never assume that Singapore will be safe and fine forever. It will never be.
Even with the various intell or security depts in singapore, things will still happened.
It's just that some or most of the incidents have been classified, unknown to the general public.
Its only made known to those who needs to know them (Need-to-know-basics) only.
Like what happened in Taiwan, one of the magazines printed out classified info on tawian's security, info of some of its overseas spying posts and agents disclosed.
In the end, the relevant depts have immediately "evcauated" these people from the various places, back to taiwan.
What does these tells us? you think there's no overseas spys in singapore? I don't think so at all.
Looks like I have commented too much over here. would like to know how others think. please kindly place your comments.