SINGAPORE: In a world that is becoming more dangerous and unpredictable, Singapore needs to continue building up its security and defence capabilities, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Aug 27).
“Of course, the backbone of our security and defence is national service,” said Mr Wong at the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) in Pulau Tekong.
It was his first official visit to the SAF since taking office in May, one which he said brought back memories of his time as a recruit over 30 years ago.
During the visit, Mr Wong, who is also the finance minister, joined two companies of recruits in a run, participated in a strength conditioning exercise, and took part in a SAR 21 rifle technical handling training session.
He also had engagement sessions with about 420 recruits, as well as BMTC trainers and staff.
Mr Wong was accompanied by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, Chief of Army Major-General David Neo and other senior army officers.
He last visited BMTC in September 2011, when he was minister of state for defence and education.
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“Of course, the backbone of our security and defence is national service,” said Mr Wong at the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) in Pulau Tekong.
It was his first official visit to the SAF since taking office in May, one which he said brought back memories of his time as a recruit over 30 years ago.
During the visit, Mr Wong, who is also the finance minister, joined two companies of recruits in a run, participated in a strength conditioning exercise, and took part in a SAR 21 rifle technical handling training session.
He also had engagement sessions with about 420 recruits, as well as BMTC trainers and staff.
Mr Wong was accompanied by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, Chief of Army Major-General David Neo and other senior army officers.
He last visited BMTC in September 2011, when he was minister of state for defence and education.
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