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  • Former WP Member: Pritam Singh A Clown For Suggesting That MINDEF Also Charge For Parking

    Former WP Member: Pritam Singh A Clown For Suggesting That MINDEF Also Charge For Parking

    Another clown from the WP side. Made such comparison without thinking.

    By making NSMen to pay for parking space in camps is totally a bad idea. Firstly, most camps do have parking lots reserved for NSMen to park their vehicles during their call-ups. Do Mr Pritam Singh or WP do their call-ups before? Army camps are mostly situated away from any sights of residential or industrial areas. If many NSMen have to park their vehicles hundreds of metres away from the camps, they may jammed up the nearby parking spaces.

    Secondly, have he or WP made a comparison of the number of vehicle parked in camps and schools?
    In schools, the staffs that parked their vehicles are just a small fraction of estimated 20 vehicles. However in camps provided when thereare call-ups the number of vehicles parked could be more than 50 to 100 vehicles. MOST of the NSMen pooled their vehicles to reach to the camps.

    Now more and more clowns are talking points without having considerations to the People. Mr Pritam Singh and WP is now showing that they are just incapable in having “debates” for the People. Next GE, WP Aljunied may fall completely with such clowns voted in.

    Mohamed Fazli bin Talip

     

    Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

  • Maliki Osman: Community Engagement Key To Combating ISIS Rhetoric

    Maliki Osman: Community Engagement Key To Combating ISIS Rhetoric

    A memorial event was held for the victims of the Paris terror attacks at Ba’alwie Mosque this evening (Nov 29), to “demonstrate solidarity not only among ourselves, but also with our friends from around the world”, said Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Defence Maliki Osman.

    The event was attended by French Ambassador to Singapore Benjamin Dubertret and representatives of various religious organisations in Singapore.

    In a speech at the event, Dr Maliki said the stories of the 130 victims that emerged in the wake of the attack on Nov 13 “only remind us how vibrant each and every one of their lives was, and how each victim mattered to their family and friends”.

    Singapore, he said, is not immune to the threat of terrorism and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Measures are in place to address this threat, including legislation to take action against terrorists. “However, the centrepiece of our strategy is our community engagement programme, where we progressively build a strong network of trust among our different racial and religious communities. We cannot allow mistrust and enmity to be sowed between us, which would play to the objectives of the terrorists,” said Dr Maliki.

    Singaporeans must be vigilant in looking out for one another, while the Muslim community has also shown that “the answer to violence committed in the name of religion is often found within religion itself”.

    Malay/Muslim organisations have held forums to warn of the recruitment efforts of militant groups in Syria, while the Mufti of Singapore and other religious scholars have warned against ISIS’ rhetoric.

    “Their message is clear — terrorism has no place in Islam. There must be a clear distinction drawn between Islam as a religion of peace and Islam that has been politicised as a radical and inhumane excuse for terrorism,” said Dr Maliki.

    Addressing the leaders of the different faiths present yesterday, Dr Mailki said their roles were more important than ever, when people need a “strong moral compass”.

    “While we may not be immune to terrorism, we have the resolve to face and overcome the threat,” he said.

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com

  • SAF NSF Found Dead At Sembawang Camp

    SAF NSF Found Dead At Sembawang Camp

    A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regular serviceman was found dead at Sembawang Camp today (Nov 21).

    Specialist Cadet Trainee (SCT) S Pravinraj, 20, a Supply Supervisor Trainee, was pronounced dead by SCDF paramedics at around 3.10pm, said the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in a press release.

    He was on guard duty in the camp at the time.

    The police are currently investigating the incident.

    MINDEF and the SAF extended their condolences to the family of the late serviceman and said they are assisting them in this time of grief.

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com

  • NSman With Serious Shoulder Injury Aggrieved To Be Unfairly Charged For Failing IPPT

    NSman With Serious Shoulder Injury Aggrieved To Be Unfairly Charged For Failing IPPT

    Dear Editors,

    I am 2SG Azizul Haikal bin Rahmat, Senior Medic from Kranji camp III – 31CSSB, 3Discom. I write this email in light of my pending SAF264 Charge tomorrow 22 October 2015 for defaulting my IPPT for the IPPT window 30/08/2014 to 29/08/2015.

    Back in 2006 while enlisted in Pulau Tekong for BMT, I had injured my left shoulder during FBO SOC where said injury left me with a torn ligament supporting the Acromion and Collarbone. Went to seek medical attention and the MO cited that it was not a serious injury. Trusting the MO, being a medical officer I did not take further action and All throughout the duration have participated in the training despite feeling pain.

    In 2007 while participating for training in my vocational unit Medical Response Force(MRF), I had aggravated the shoulder injury and again visited Medical Centre where the MO at Nee Soon camp cited the injury is not a serious case but X-ray was done. Again trusting the MO being a Medical Officer I did not pursue further medical attention at a specialist except the normal GP visits and self-medication through Heat therapy on the injured shoulder.

    I have not been able to Pass a single IPPT since.

    In 2012 during my ICT Call up, the shoulder injury had worsened and affected myself at work following the days after ICT. With the injury in mind and thinking I should take greater care to be able to carry out my vocational duty, I had opted to defer from any NS liability to pursue further study while saving up on funds to prepare for a shoulder reconstruction surgery. Attempted my IPPT and failing on account of my worsening shoulder injury. Having only attaining a part time job after the completion of my studies, working 2 part time jobs it is impossible for me to attend RT without risking termination from my job within the probation period.

    On the days leading up to my summary trial on 09 October 2015 I had been in contact with Gleneagles bone health Specialist to do a primary medical examination for the consideration to proceed with surgery if that is the best course of action but the process is put on hold with the current ICT High Key 12 -23 Oct running.

    On the 9th October attending the summary trial I was given a Harsh reprimanding by the S4* I did not manage to note down the Name and ID of the officer. I was also advised to book the current window RT sessions and complete all sessions before 29/08/2016.

    My question is, why is it that having serve my duty responsibly and diligently despite my injury i am being penalised for failing IPPT with only the option of paying $400 and more depending on Rank or going to Detention Barrack(DB)?

    i have tried to tag this post to PM Lee, Mr Ng Eng Hen and Dr. Maliki Osman but unable to. Please assist to bring forth my issue as i feel it may help those in my similar situation.

    Azizul Haikal
    A.S.S. Contributor

     

    Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

  • MINDEF Tests Remote Disabling Of Gadgets

    MINDEF Tests Remote Disabling Of Gadgets

    The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is widening its use of software that can remotely disable cameras in its mobile devices and wipe out their data.

    Mobile device management (MDM) technology is being tested for camera-equipped tablets that are used by civilian contractors to repair or manage more than 6,000 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Mindef buildings and facilities across the island.

    Such gadgets are increasingly being used to perform non-core functions in the military.

    If someone is found to be taking an unauthorised photo of a classified document or area with the tablet, the software can not only lock the device remotely, but also detect its location, delete its contents and disable its camera, microphone and Wi-Fi connection.

    The Straits Times understands that Mindef is looking to hook up up to 520 mobile devices with the mobile device management software.

    Brigadier-General Paul Chew, director of the Military Security Department, said Mindef is considering various options, including using MDM-configured mobile devices, to “strengthen governance and enhance efficiency of facilities management operations”.

    Currently, MDM applications have been installed in tablets and laptops used by soldiers to access online lessons in military institutes such as the Basic Military Training Centre and Safti Military Institute.

    The United States Defence Information Systems Agency has used MDM since 2013 to manage more than 97,400 users with BlackBerry, iOS and Android handsets or tablets. They include those from the army, air force and other defence agencies.

    The latest move to use MDM software for facilities management-related devices will allow the SAF to ease restrictions on using camera- equipped mobile devices in camp but, at the same time, clamp down on the unauthorised use of such devices in highly sensitive areas.

    Smartphones are increasing in popularity in Singapore, making up more than 70 per cent of the some 7.3 million mobiles in Singapore.

    Since 2012, camera-equipped devices have been allowed in zones marked green, such as cookhouses, bunks and medical centres.

    Zones marked red – such as unit operations rooms and offices with sensitive information – are no-camera-phone zones and servicemen must deposit their phones in lockers before entering them.

    The DSO National Laboratories, Singapore’s largest defence research body, is among several organisations here that also use MDM software to manage mobile devices.

    Mr Clement Teo, senior analyst at technology and market research company Forrester, said using technologies such as MDM is a smart and efficient way to secure and protect Mindef assets.

    “You are enabling people to be as productive as they can be in the camp to get their jobs done without forcing them to change the device they use.”

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com