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And.... after filling in the profile and everything, Mindef says I don't have to do NS.

I would like to thank everybody for all their time in replying this seemingly simple but important matter. Cheers!

Right, the CMB have sent me the mailer asking me to register for NS. Here goes nothing.... or everything...

Will let everyone know the outcome soon!

Well, just completed the formalities for the PR. Still here. Will see how this turns out. Might be weeks or months before I get the letter to register. Just that my manila folder has a big "NS LIABILITY" stamped on it in 30-point font size.

I'll post a follow up once I have more news.

sourisso wrote:

dereklim wrote:Thanks Jeppo and sundaymorningstaple! I'll formalise my application, and will tell you guys if they drag me to Pulau Tekong or not... I hope not...

any news ?

Not yet... my appointment is on this Thursday.

Yes, they do work. Except the plug doesn't fit, so you'll have to either get adaptors, or change the plugs to the local ones. One whether you should bring those over here, unless you have some super snazzy appliances that are custom made and irreplaceable, I say to leave them in Australia. Shipping ...

Thanks Jeppo and sundaymorningstaple! I'll formalise my application, and will tell you guys if they drag me to Pulau Tekong or not... I hope not...

Again, I will repeat myself. Yes, if they are under 40 and they obtain their PR via spousal relationship, they are required to do national service by law. However, in actual practice, most (if not all - no anecdotal evidence) are, in practice, given waivers (but they must still register with the Ce...