Background

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day Combined Rededication Ceremonies (CRCs) have been held annually since 1 July 1987. This year's CRCs, organised by civilian partner organisations on a voluntary basis, are held across four locations in Singapore, namely Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) Building, Temasek Polytechnic, Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre and Auditorium @ NUHS Tower Block. These organisers in turn invite their business partners as well as companies located in their zones to participate in the CRCs. The participants at these CRCs are Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen), their employers and civilian colleagues.

At these ceremonies, NSmen reaffirm their pledge of loyalty and dedication to Singapore and the SAF. To mark the significance of the occasion, a Minister will be invited to officiate at each of the four ceremonies. In addition, many other organisations also hold their own in-house rededication ceremonies to mark SAF Day.

South / CBD Zone

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at the South / CBD zone rededication ceremony at the SCCCI Building. The ceremony was organised by the SCCCI. This is the eighth time that the SCCCI is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader for the South / CBD zone rededication ceremony, Lieutenant (LTA) (NS) Venedict Lim Yu, Company Second-In-Command from the 774th Battalion Singapore Infantry Regiment led 51 NSmen from 74 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA (NS) Lim is also currently attached to Singapore General Hospital as an Occupational Therapy student.

North / North-east Zone

Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development Ms Indranee Thurai Rajah officiated at the North / North-east Zone rededication ceremony at Temasek Polytechnic. The ceremony was organised by the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME). This is the 14th time that the ASME is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader for the North / North-east zone rededication ceremony, LTA (NS) Muhammad Ashadiq Bin Azman, Battalion Motor Transport Officer from 792nd Battalion Singapore Infantry Regiment led 100 NSmen from 88 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Azman is also a Business Advisor at SME Centre@ASME.

East Zone

Minister for Health Mr Ong Ye Kung officiated at the East Zone rededication ceremony at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The ceremony was organised by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF). This is the 11th time that SMF is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader for the East zone rededication ceremony, MAJ (NS) Lim Ting Ji, a Staff Officer from 15th Singapore Infantry Brigade led 53 NSmen from 48 participating companies in reciting the SAF Pledge. MAJ (NS) Lim is also the head of department at the SMF Standards Development Organisation and SMF Singapore Institute of Productivity and Innovation.

West Zone

Minister for Education and Minister-in-charge of the Public Service Mr Chan Chun Sing officiated at the West Zone rededication ceremony at the Auditorium @ NUHS Tower Block. The ceremony was organised by the National University Hospital (NUH). This is the first time that NUH is organising the ceremony.

The pledge leader for the West zone rededication ceremony, MAJ (NS) (DR) Ong Jia Yuan Jonathan, Brigade Medical Officer from the 12th Singapore Infantry Brigade led 150 NSmen from 18 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. MAJ (NS) Ong is also a senior consultant at NUH.