CNA938 Rewind - New NS medical system to replace PES from 2027
Singapore will overhaul how NSFs are assessed, moving away from PES grades to a more detailed system of medical exemptions from October 2027. This is aimed at better matching servicemen to roles, reflecting changing operational needs and technology. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the significance of this revamp and how it might change the way manpower is deployed with Dr Ian Li, Research Fellow, Military Studies Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS