Konfrontasi and Emergency

Description of Programme

Delve into these two pivotal periods ""Konfrontasi and Emergency"" in Singapore's history that have profoundly influenced our national identity, security policies, and regional relations.

During the Emergency, Singapore faced the formidable threat of communist insurgency. This critical phase united the nation against a common enemy, forging a spirit of unity and resilience. Participants will learn how this period led to the modernization of Singapore's security forces and introduced counterinsurgency strategies that have shaped defence policies for decades.

Konfrontasi, on the other hand, tested Singapore’s diplomatic acumen and internal cohesion. Amid Indonesian hostility, Singapore navigated delicate diplomatic relations while managing its internal affairs. This period not only strengthened Singapore's resolve and independence but also showcased its ability to maintain stability and unity under external pressure.

This seminar offers an in-depth analysis of how these historical yet little understood events have contributed to Singapore's current political and security landscape. 

 Mr. C. Cher is the owner and operator of Battlefield Tours, which specializes in tours focused on the military aspects of the Malayan Campaign in Singapore and Malaya. He has guided numerous international military groups to various significant sites and has lectured on the Malayan Campaign within MINDEF on many occasions.

Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars

Military Defence 

Social Defence 

Psychological Defence

Location(s)

In-Camp or over Zoom

Indoor 

Rating

Teamwork

Physical

Guided

Duration

2 hrs

Session Timings

Anytime between 9am and 5pm

Pricing (per participant)

$30.00

Min 25 Pax

Terms and Conditions

  1. Reservations are subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. A booking/confirmation notice will be sent to the unit/department for acknowledgement once the space for the specific timing is confirmed.

  2. In the event that the unit/department cancels a booking less than 10 working days before the start date, or does not show up on the event date, a late cancellation fee will be incurred.

  3. In the event that participants arrive later than the scheduled time, the programme will still proceed according to scheduled itinerary and end at original scheduled time. There will be no ‘make up’.

  4. The programme owner reserves the right to make changes to the content, date and time of the programme, without the consent of the unit/department.

  5. Programme owner shall not be liable for claims resulting from injury or any loss of personal property to the participants, which may result due to their participation in the programme.

  6. The unit/department can submit a Fee Waiver Request Form for absentees who could not attend the NE programme on event day for compelling reasons (e.g. sick with MC, on compassionate leave, etc.) within 5 working days upon conducting the NE Activity. Fees will not be waived for absentees without compelling reasons.

  7. Units can request for one-time amendment to the booking (eg. change in number of participants, date and/or time of tour) at no cost incurred to the unit, when the amendment is made at least 10 working days before the event.

  8. Any amendment requested less than 10 working days is subject to availability. In the event that programme owner could not accede to the changes and the programme has to be cancelled, Cancellation Fees will apply.

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