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本帖最后由 NewFuture 于 3-3-2016 07:01 AM 编辑
雙國籍19歲新西蘭青年，
不打算回新加坡服兵役，
理由是他不會中文而會被當著外人對待。
http://m.todayonline.com/singapo ... -ns-obligations-mfa
New Zealand teen still has to fulfil NS obligations: MFA
Teenager Brandon Smith. Photo: Screengrab from Stuff.co.nz via Channel NewsAsia
Brandon Smith, who holds dual citizenship with New Zealand & Singapore, advised to return as soon as possible to resolve matter
PUBLISHED: 12:33 PM, MARCH 2, 2016UPDATED: 6:04 PM, MARCH 2, 2016
SINGAPORE — Teenager Brandon Smith, who holds dual citizenship with New Zealand and Singapore, has to fulfil his National Service (NS) obligations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Wednesday (March 2).
“Singapore adheres to the fundamental principles of universality and equity for NS. All Singaporeans are expected to fulfil our NS obligations as citizens. It would not be fair to allow citizens to avoid NS just because they reside overseas,” said the MFA in a written reply to MP David Ong’s parliamentary question. ”Even if he were to subsequently apply for renunciation of his citizenship after he attains the age of majority, he would still remain liable for any breaches of the Enlistment Act. He is advised to return to Singapore as soon as possible to resolve the matter.”
Mr Smith, 19, faces a two-year jail term and a $10,000 fine if he does not comply.
The MFA said it also informed the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the point of contact from Singapore’s Ministry of Defence, after its New Zealand counterpart made a request.
A report by Stuff.co.nz said Mr Smith moved to Dunedin with his family when he was eight years old. He reportedly said he does not see the point of returning to fulfil his NS obligations and, as he does not speak Chinese, would be treated as an outsider. He has a New Zealand-born father and Singapore-born mother, the report noted. CHANNEL NEWSASIA
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