IPS study reveals Singaporeans support compulsory NS, but view it as less important for obtaining job skills

According to a study by IPS, majority of Singaporeans support compulsory National Service (NS) but consider it less important for obtaining civilian job skills. The study suggests focusing on lower-income households and addressing financial challenges faced by national servicemen. MINDEF highlights that NSFs from financially challenged families can seek support from their unit commanders.

Singapore national servicemen to receive increment ranging from S$125 to S$200, effective from 1 July

The Singapore government has announced an increase in the National Service (NS) allowance for national servicemen, with increments ranging from $125 to $200 depending on rank and vocation. The adjustment, effective from 1 July 2023, will result in a substantial rise of 10.9% to 21.7% in NS allowances. The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that the allowances are periodically reviewed to ensure adequacy. This increase comes after a proposal to peg NS allowances to inflation was rejected earlier this year.

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Would national service be on top of the consideration by wealthy PRCs scrambling to immigrate to Singapore?

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