
From Climbing Walls to Running Trails: How This NSman Inspires Family Fitness and Resilience
DSP (NS) Muhammad Zaki bin Hyder’s fitness journey has always been powered by the people around him — from family and friends to fellow NSmen.

DSP (NS) Muhammad Zaki bin Hyder’s fitness journey has always been powered by the people around him — from family and friends to fellow NSmen.

When a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, two SCDF full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) medical doctors were deployed under Operation Lionheart. CPT (Dr) Quek Seng Leong (left) and CPT (Dr) Sarvananthan Rajragavan shared their experience on the ground and what the mission taught them about duty, resilience, and compassion.

The food may be miles better and the culture less “rabak” (Malay for “wild”) as a whole, but regardless of generation, National Service (NS) remains an essential experience that bestows those who serve with skills for life.

For these three Singapore Police Force NSFs, racial differences are dwarfed by the strength of their friendship and commitment to their work

SGT (NS) Mohamed Firdose found pride and motivation as he stepped into the nation’s spotlight at the National Day Parade.

Superintendent Joey Tan’s first-hand experience on the frontline fuels his passion for creating effective policies in the fight for a drug-free Singapore.

A group of SPF NSmen share how their professional skills and passion for fitness led them to develop initiatives that support fellow NSmen and NSFs in passing their IPPT.

SCDF’s elite DART team demonstrated precision, teamwork and mastery of their craft in a daring high-altitude rescue operation.

Think your age or hectic lifestyle is holding you back? Bramsha Osman proves that it’s never too late to put your health first.

Follow the 1st SCDF Division’s 11 Rescue Unit and 11 Medical Unit in their quest to attain the prestigious INSARAG-Recognised National Accreditation Process (IRNAP) certification.