Singapore legislation

Clause 8

of People’s Defence Force Bill

Clause 8

Eligibility for enrolment

(1)

Every citizen of Singapore shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and of any rules or regulations made thereunder, be eligible for enlistment in the Force:Provided that no married woman shall be eligible for enlistment or to remain enlisted unless her husband is also eligible for enlistment.

(2)

No other class of person shall be enlisted except on the recommendation of the Commandant with the approval of the Minister.