Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen gave MPs the assurance on Tuesday that Malays in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are appointed based on individual qualifications and merit.
He said the SAF's principle of getting the best from each national serviceman applies to all Singaporeans, of all races.
Dr Ng was replying to Mr Zaqy Mohamad (Chua Chu Kang GRC) and Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied GRC) who had asked about the status of Malays in the SAF.
Speaking in Malay, Mr Zaqy noted that more Malays have been serving in sensitive SAF posts. - The Straits Times
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He said the SAF's principle of getting the best from each national serviceman applies to all Singaporeans, of all races.
Dr Ng was replying to Mr Zaqy Mohamad (Chua Chu Kang GRC) and Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied GRC) who had asked about the status of Malays in the SAF.
Speaking in Malay, Mr Zaqy noted that more Malays have been serving in sensitive SAF posts. - The Straits Times
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What took them so long to discuss about this issue?
