Taking a break from all their trolling and tales of heroics, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) announced a rather unfortunate piece of news on their Facebook page — the death of a new recruit.
Young enlistee Edwin Ong Koon Chwee had only joined the SCDF three days ago as part of his National Service duties. He had been undergoing training at the National Service Training Institute (NSTI) at Jalan Bahar — but sadly he died this morning. The cause of death is unclear.
“We are providing all necessary assistance to the family during this difficult time,” says the SCDF. “The family has requested for privacy during this time of bereavement.”
NSTI Director Colonel Kadir Maideen has already spoken to the family and reiterated SCDF’s support to them. Police investigations into Ong’s death are ongoing.
The last time an SCDF national servicemen’s death came to light was in last August, when 19-year-old Shek Salmin took his own life after being stressed by issues at home and conflicts with his SCDF superiors.
