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 Suntec City Convention Centre, NCS Hub, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Temasek Polytechnic. 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.

East Zone

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at the East zone rededication ceremony at the Suntec City Convention Centre. The ceremony was organised by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF).

The pledge leader for the East zone rededication ceremony, MAJ(NS) Nicholas Look Yik Khang, Operations Officer of 779th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (SIR) led 150 NSmen from 55 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. MAJ(NS) Look is currently a Supply Chain Lead at HP.

West Zone

Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Dr Tan See Leng officiated at the West zone rededication ceremony at the NCS Hub. The ceremony was co-organised by Singtel and NCS.

The pledge leader for the West zone rededication ceremony, SLTC(NS) Ang Kwang Chien, HQ Commando, led 95 NSmen from 12 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. SLTC(NS) Ang is currently the Co-Lead, Engineering Gov+ at NCS.

CBD/South Zone

Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration Mr Desmond Lee officiated at the CBD/South zone rededication ceremony at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) Building.

The pledge leader for the CBD/South zone rededication ceremony, LTA(NS) Lester Tan Yi Teck, HQ Commando, led 70 NSmen from 51 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Tan is currently an undergraduate at the Singapore Institute of Technology.

North/North-East Zone

Minister for Social and Family Development, Second Minister for Health and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Mr Masagos Zulkifli 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).

The pledge leader for the North/North-East zone rededication ceremony, LTA(NS) Muhammad Ashadiq Bin Azman, Battalion Motor Transport Officer, 792 SIR, led 70 NSmen from 122 participating companies in reciting the SAF pledge. LTA(NS) Muhammad Ashadiq is currently a Business Advisor at the SME Centre@ASME.