Recognising the Contributions of NSmen - Minister Ng Eng Hen
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen spoke on recognising the increased pressures of NSmen in school and in the workforce and outlined proposals by the Committee to Strengthen National Service (CSNS) to support them in fulfilling NS obligations such as IPPT. He also touched on the proposed revamp of the existing NS Recognition Award (NSRA) into NS HOME Awards, which will provide housing, medical and education benefits to NSmen in recognition of their contributions to Singapore. He spoke during the Debate on the President's Address on 29 May 2014.