67K views · 248 reactions | In an interview with the media on Jun. 25, defence minister Chan Chun Sing was asked whether Singapore would consider conscripting women to address manpower challenges in the Armed Forces. Chan explained that several factors need to be considered before making such a decision. "Whether [it's] men or women, if we want to do conscription, there must be a real operational need for it," he said. | Mothership | Facebook