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National Service Deferment Procedure in Singapore.	Mad Scientist	Wed, 12 May 2021 9:55 am	Once in total	National Service
National Service Deferment Procedure in Singapore.	Mad Scientist	Tue, 11 May 2021 1:18 pm	Once this year	National Service

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Global Indian International School (GIIS)

Last post by nick.giis « Tue, 16 Nov 2021 1:06 pm
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by Pal » Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:24 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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Global Indian International School (GIIS) is a leading international school headquartered in Singapore since 2002. The K-12 school...

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Hi Fredscuttle!

I'm Nick, a representative from GIIS Singapore and glad to provide you with the answers you seek!
For student transportation, you...

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Australian International School Singapore

Last post by Pal « Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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by Pal » Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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AIS has a long history of delivering a holistic, rounded education. What makes us truly unique is that we offer a...

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ISS International School Singapore

Last post by Pal « Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:58 pm
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by Pal » Tue, 12 May 2020 7:54 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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ISS International School (ISS) is the longest established International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School in Singapore. A...

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Please advise the rates?

Contact:
21 Preston Road Singapore 109355
+65 6475 4188
admissions@iss.edu.sg
www.iss.edu.sg

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Canadian International School

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by Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...

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Bump for this thread 8-)

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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
Stamford American International School

Last post by Pal « Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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by Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore

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With an etho for educating children to achieve more than they believe they can, Stamford American International School has quickly established itself...

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SAIS International School .

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NS Liability in practice (older, naturalised)

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 29 Mar 2019 8:58 am
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by chocolatehead » Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:48 am

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Please help!

For a male second-time PR or a new citizen, that person has NS liability.

If he’s already over 40 (say 42), what does this liability...

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don't you read others posts? no chance of call up unless China goes rogue and in which case everyone will be fighting for survival.

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Fri, 29 Mar 2019 8:58 am
NS liability for PR under Foreign Students scheme

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:33 am
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by callmediego » Thu, 07 Feb 2019 3:14 pm

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Hi everyone,

I understand that Foreign Students are now able to apply for a Singapore PR under the new Foreign Student scheme:

My only concern...

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I'd add that there is a VERY strong chance you will be called up ASAP and your studies interrupted.

CMPB would want you in their system before you...

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Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:33 am
One guy dodging , one guy critically injured!

Last post by PNGMK « Tue, 29 Jan 2019 2:19 pm
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by Barnsley » Wed, 23 Jan 2019 9:49 am

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This unfortunate incident , especially with it being a relatively famous person , isnt gonna help the image of national Service here is it?

Then the...

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Classic pinch hazard and a good post from a HSE aware person.

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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 2:19 pm
Dual nationality, which one takes precedence?

Last post by alvinlwh « Thu, 24 Jan 2019 7:06 pm
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by alvinlwh » Thu, 13 Dec 2018 7:49 pm
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Hi, I had been reading this forum for years so my guess is I already know the answers to some of my questions. However I will like some confirmation...

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Anecdotes above are great, but keep in mind technology improves, processes improve, and digital data is forever.

You're a fool to think your...
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Thu, 24 Jan 2019 7:06 pm
Can anything be done about my NS/deserter issues?

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 12 Dec 2018 9:20 am
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by NSproblems2018 » Sat, 25 Aug 2018 3:51 am
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Hi everyone,

To start off, I've read the incredibly informative article on this website as well as some of the forum posts regarding NS issues. I'm...

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IT's difficult to have any sympathy to those who complain when the procedure to leave Singapore and her NS obligations is laid out and not...
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Wed, 12 Dec 2018 9:20 am
Looking for Advice to Get Exempted From NS

Last post by Rasputin « Wed, 29 Aug 2018 8:42 pm
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by NSAdvice » Mon, 28 May 2018 5:22 am
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Hello, I would really appreciate it if anyone could provide me with a step-by-step process on how to get exempted from NS (if possible).

I am...

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:evil: Hope your knee reconstruction goes OK, I have arthritic knees and am reluctant to undergo reconstructive surgery. :evil:
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Wed, 29 Aug 2018 8:42 pm
Even a Crazy Rich Asian cannot dodge NS/CMPB!

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 29 Aug 2018 3:26 pm
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by PNGMK » Wed, 22 Aug 2018 5:36 pm

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Mr Kevin Kwan failed to register for National Service (NS) in 1990, despite notices and letters sent to his overseas address. He also stayed overseas...

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In today's news it was announced by ICA the Kwan does not appear to have come into the country since 2000 based on his name and date of birth. They...

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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 3:26 pm
Apologies but yet another NS deferment post

Last post by PNGMK « Tue, 28 Aug 2018 2:45 pm
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by Ixora05 » Mon, 27 Aug 2018 8:15 am

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Hi all,
My sincerest apologies for yet another NS post. Very worried mother over here.
Quick family background—I am a Singaporean citizen with US...

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And yet another case of this hot button issue

Extraordinary (and brave lad). 9 weeks and no longer a SC or SRP. Wow.

This is the first case of...

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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 2:45 pm
NS liability for new citizen (formerly PR on PTS scheme)

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 04 Jul 2018 4:15 pm
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by trendem » Wed, 04 Jul 2018 1:19 pm

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I am a 28 year old 1st generation male PR on the Professional/Technical Personnel/Skilled Workers scheme. When I became a PR, I received a letter...

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Your exemption will carry through.

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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 04 Jul 2018 4:15 pm
Questions about National Service in Singapore

Last post by vlogin « Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:00 pm
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by NSissues » Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:42 am

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I know that there is a guide to NS issues in this forum; but I didn't see it covered in there.
Case:
-I'm currently 16 and will turn 16.5 in a few...

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Do not cross post in multiple threads. It only confuses things.

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Last post by vlogin
Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:00 pm
2nd Gen ex-PR wanting to return

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sat, 17 Mar 2018 1:23 pm
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by IUXD » Tue, 30 Jan 2018 7:31 pm
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Hello,

I am currently an australian citizen living in Australia but I have lived in Singapore for the first 15 years of my life. However due to my...

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Also from the Explanatory Notes to the Form 4 PR application notes....

National Service Liability

13. Under the Enlistment Act, all male...
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Sat, 17 Mar 2018 1:23 pm
No NS liable PR who renounced status allowed work or study

Last post by Kamikaze « Tue, 13 Mar 2018 4:52 am
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by Barnsley » Wed, 06 Aug 2014 1:03 am

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From Asia's number One news Portal ...

Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen has said that no NS-liable permanent resident (PR) who renounced his PR...

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Read this...

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Last post by Kamikaze
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 4:52 am
NS man Overseas Notification "consolidated trips" > 6 months

Last post by Mad Scientist « Mon, 25 Dec 2017 10:54 am
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by taxico » Mon, 18 Dec 2017 6:12 pm

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info for NS men that are using the overseas notification loop hole ...

i'm not sure if it's a recent change (ns.sg got revamped more than once...

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Not sure now as it has been a long time ago but I used the exit permit route which is much safer as long as it is under 1 year and 364 days. You...

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Mon, 25 Dec 2017 10:54 am
Australia will not waive good character test for NS defaulters

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 01 Dec 2017 1:58 pm
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by PNGMK » Fri, 01 Dec 2017 6:46 am

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A national service defaulter seeking Australian citizenship was advised by a tribunal in that country to first return to Singapore and face pending...

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Savage! :cool:

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 1:58 pm
Real World National Service Experience?

Last post by Pal « Sun, 08 Oct 2017 2:44 am
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by daveco23 » Mon, 18 Apr 2016 1:08 pm

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Hi Everyone,
So, we've been here 3+ years, loving it and want to stay for as long as possible. Giving serious thought to PR, and as we have a 9 year...

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Just restored this thread

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Sun, 08 Oct 2017 2:44 am
Please Help.

Last post by ecureilx « Thu, 05 Oct 2017 5:28 pm
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by cdnsing1 » Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:26 am
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Hi,

I've read through quite a few posts here, although not all of them yet about the process of renunciation in Singapore.

I started this process...

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Are times that bad, bad enough to spam forums and in the wrong threads too ?? :o
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Thu, 05 Oct 2017 5:28 pm
Query about NS

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:59 pm
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by bannie » Mon, 21 Aug 2017 9:31 pm

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From this part of the forum, I can conclude that if a

SC/PR not show up for NS, they will be subject to fine or if very significant, a jail term...

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well not me. just saying someone i know.

but yeah. that little gap between 11 or 13 and 18 or 21 seems grey
On the 11 or 13 gap, it all depends on...

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:59 pm
New SC & National Service

Last post by PNGMK « Sat, 12 Aug 2017 3:30 pm
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by user3158 » Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:39 am
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Hello, I have been reading through the forums trying to find a bit more information about this. But could only find information as close as PR and...

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So you believe that even at my age now they will still put me through all of that? Not just work more and pay more into the government that way? I am...
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Last post by PNGMK
Sat, 12 Aug 2017 3:30 pm
NS Defaulter Story

Last post by taxico « Mon, 06 Feb 2017 3:47 am
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by Mad Scientist » Sat, 14 Jan 2017 1:47 pm

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This is another example that I have been telling those who do not do their homework thoroughly before migrating overseas

Read

SINGAPORE: The...

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i would drag out the case myself, especially if my dad was a lawyer (a senior counsel no less... at wongP i think?).

i don't think his sentence is...

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Mon, 06 Feb 2017 3:47 am
SG citizen by descent; NS defaulter?

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sat, 06 Aug 2016 6:55 am
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by yca31 » Sat, 19 Mar 2016 7:43 pm
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Hi guys,

Hope someone is able to help me...It's quite a lengthy story but here it goes:

At the moment I am in the process of having a temporary...

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Please my reply

Hi,

I have a question specifically for the user the Mad Scientist about my son's citizenship by descent situation.

My son is 8...
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