About 580 National Servicemen disrupted annually for university studies from 2018 to 2022
In response to a parliamentary question by WP MP Gerald Giam, Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen disclosed that about 580 full-time NSFs were allowed university disruptions each year, between 2018 and 2022.
Notably, about 520 opted for local institutions, while the other 60 pursued studies abroad.