Do I need to serve army?

[modonaut]

Hi guys,

I am 25 yrs old male, from Malaysia.
I studied in Singapore since primary 1 and all along, I was identified as foreigner and using Fin no.

And then, I graduated from local University 2 years ago...got myself a job and PR status.

Right now, I have decided to go for conversion to Singaporean.
But what puzzles me is the question of whether I need to serve for NS?

It would be hell for me if I were to resign from my current job and bond 2 years with the army.

I would like to seek option from anyone who had the same situation as me.

Thank you

[ecureilx]

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[modonaut]

Yes I was born here.
But I wasn't granted citizenship or PR because both my parents were not PR all along.
So now I was considered 1st generation PR.

From your reply, I assume that MINDEF would consider PR who is 2nd generation rather than those who is 1st generation PR regardless of what age group you are?

[Mad Scientist]

Hi guys,

If you got your PR before 18 as a second generation PR - then you would have been asked to serve NS

If you were born here, then it is a different case

Maybe Mad Scientist can clarify .. My exposure is limited ...

I am sorry I cannot provide you this info as my information is likely to mislead others and much worse than you ecurelix. Ask this nick pacads, he seems to know a lot more

[modonaut]

Thanks. I will PM him right now:)

[sundaymorningstaple]

Thanks. I will PM him right now:)

Talk about clueless....