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Former presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian calls for NS to be shortened to a year
Tan Kin Lian, a candidate at the 2011 Presidential Election, has called for national service (NS) to be shortened from the current two years to a year.
In an online petition posted three days ago, the former CEO of NTUC Income also called on the government to reduce the call-up for reservist and remedial training.
The petition has gathered close to 900 signatures as of Sunday morning. His goal is to hit 10,000 signatures.
While Tan acknowledged that national defence is important for Singapore, he said the government should review the approach to “make sure that the budget and resources are effectively used to produce the desired outcome”.
“Two years is too long,” said Tan, adding, “In many countries that have conscription, they are able to achieve their training within 12 months.”
He also pointed out that many conscripts have noted that the actual military training could be completed within 12 months.
“They spend a large part of the remaining period idling, doing general cleaning, being involved in National Day Parade preparations and waiting to be discharged. Their effectiveness would not be compromised, if they are discharged earlier,” added Tan.
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Tan Kin Lian, a candidate at the 2011 Presidential Election, has called for national service (NS) to be shortened from the current two years to a year.
In an online petition posted three days ago, the former CEO of NTUC Income also called on the government to reduce the call-up for reservist and remedial training.
The petition has gathered close to 900 signatures as of Sunday morning. His goal is to hit 10,000 signatures.
While Tan acknowledged that national defence is important for Singapore, he said the government should review the approach to “make sure that the budget and resources are effectively used to produce the desired outcome”.
“Two years is too long,” said Tan, adding, “In many countries that have conscription, they are able to achieve their training within 12 months.”
He also pointed out that many conscripts have noted that the actual military training could be completed within 12 months.
“They spend a large part of the remaining period idling, doing general cleaning, being involved in National Day Parade preparations and waiting to be discharged. Their effectiveness would not be compromised, if they are discharged earlier,” added Tan.
DO YOU THINK GARMEN WILL CONSIDER?
