NS: Huh, Isn't NS 2 Years Now? Did This PR Sign On/Go DB? :p
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James Du moved from China to Singapore with his family when he was six. He was nine years old when he and his family became Singapore citizens.
Today, the 29-year-old said NS was instrumental in his integration into Singapore.
"Going through army really solidified my thinking. Sacrificing three years of my life was a commitment device for my nationality. That common experience I've shared amongst all my army peers from all walks of life, all races, Malays, Indians, Singaporean Chinese. All going through the same regiment together has really made me think I'm truly Singaporean."
Another foreign-born resident, 18-year-old, Martin Cada will enlist when he graduates from Nanyang Polytechnic.
The second-generation permanent resident (PR) has been living in Singapore for the past six years.
But like many other foreigners in Singapore, he too wants to keep his cultural identity.
"I've adapted some Singaporean traits, but you know it's still, I want to be Filipino, I want to be recognised as a Filipino. NS is not going to change that for me," Martin shared.
Martin used to dread the thought of NS, but recently had a change of heart.
His elder brother, also a PR, is currently serving NS.
"I was able to enjoy some of the benefits of becoming a Singapore PR. So I think it's just fair that I have to serve NS, just to give back to Singapore, who has taken care of me," he said.
However, both Martin and James said there's no need to make it mandatory for all new citizens, past the enlistment age, to serve NS.
"It's not realistic. Number one, they've already passed their eligible age to serve. Maybe they're too old to be involved in this experience. And besides, they are working individuals contributing to Singapore society. In reality, I think they have other things to do. But if children want to be called Singaporeans, definitely they have to serve," James said.
In line with government efforts to attract foreign talent, first generation PRs who are able to contribute to Singapore economically, are exempted from national service.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1202716/1/.html
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Why suddenly got propaganda from PAP state media talk about foreigners serving NS?
What is the intent?
Our PAP media always like to praise foreigners and tell stories about how great foreigners are.
Truly shameless.
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"In line with government efforts to attract foreign talent, first generation PRs who are able to contribute to Singapore economically, are exempted from national service."
Does that include compensation for any loss of lives through any reckless irresponsibilities? Or their economic contributions have already included that? Does that also mean true bred locals economic contribution weigh less than the foreigns?
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In line with government efforts to attract foreign talent, first generation PRs who are able to contribute to Singapore economically, are exempted from national service.
Singaporeans also contribute economically to Singapore. Why they still serve NS?
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if not singaporeans do NS who do?
give bangla and PRCs and India Indians to do?
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This is known as commitment.
Serving 3 years NS.
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This is the trouble with the PAP. Instead of considering other viewpoints, they often choose to push them aside and come out to defend the status quo with vigour. This style is what makes them appear so domineering.
Indeed they have not. When Professor Lim Chong Yah recently called for a decent pay to be given to the lowest income workers, a number of PAP ministers came out to refute him. As usual, they painted the picture of economic doom if we give out more money to our lowest wage earners. This is as good as saying: “we must keep the wages low so that the businesses can profit”. Professor Lim is an eminent economist; he should know what he is talking about. Yet his suggestion was pushed aside as if it was made by an engineering graduate with no idea what economics is.
When Singaporeans complained about being crowded out by too many immigrants and foreign workers, they keep on defending the need for foreign workers and immigrants instead of trying to work with Singaporeans to explore possible solutions.
Dr Wong Wee Nam
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Originally posted by alize:
This is the trouble with the PAP. Instead of considering other viewpoints, they often choose to push them aside and come out to defend the status quo with vigour. This style is what makes them appear so domineering.
Indeed they have not. When Professor Lim Chong Yah recently called for a decent pay to be given to the lowest income workers, a number of PAP ministers came out to refute him. As usual, they painted the picture of economic doom if we give out more money to our lowest wage earners. This is as good as saying: “we must keep the wages low so that the businesses can profit”. Professor Lim is an eminent economist; he should know what he is talking about. Yet his suggestion was pushed aside as if it was made by an engineering graduate with no idea what economics is.
When Singaporeans complained about being crowded out by too many immigrants and foreign workers, they keep on defending the need for foreign workers and immigrants instead of trying to work with Singaporeans to explore possible solutions.
Dr Wong Wee Nam
Why should they listen to you?
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Think Air Force or Navy NS is 3 years.
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Originally posted by charlize:
Why should they listen to you?
They shouldn't. We are stupid to put them there every 5 years. Let us pay the price.
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Originally posted by alize:
They shouldn't. We are stupid to put them there every 5 years. Let us pay the price.
Times are bad.
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If this PR got 1 year DB, it must have been for losing a whole Leopard 2 tank.