PRs who don't fulfil NS duty face adverse consequences

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We thank Mr Lee Yong Se for his letter ("Penalties for PRs who don't fulfil NS duty lack bite"; Monday).

Male permanent residents (PRs), like male Singapore citizens, aged 13 and above are required to apply for an exit permit if they wish to remain overseas for three months or longer. They are also required to furnish a bond if they remain overseas for two years or more.

For those above 16 1/2 years old, a bond is required if they remain overseas for three months or more.

The bond is in the form of a Banker's Guarantee of $75,000 or an amount equivalent to 50 per cent of the combined annual gross income of their parents, whichever is higher.

Male PRs and citizens who leave Singapore before enlistment and fail to register or enlist for national service will have their bond forfeited. They would have committed an offence under the Enlistment Act, and will be liable to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both.

Former PRs who have not served their NS will face serious adverse consequences when they subsequently apply to study or work in Singapore.

In addition, any immediate or future applications for renewal of re-entry permits made by their parents and family members who are PRs may be adversely affected.

Teo Eng Dih
Director (Manpower)
Ministry of Defence