Singaporean Man Faces National Service Evasion Trial
A judge has convicted 47-year-old Singaporean Yao for violating Indonesian law regarding military service obligations. The defense argued for a fine, claiming Yao believed the law applied to foreign military service. The judge ruled Yao was aware of his National Service obligations. Sentencing for the case has been adjourned until May. Yao was born to a Singaporean mother and an Indonesian father. His father obtained Indonesian citizenship and an Indonesian passport for him. A 47-year-old Singaporean, Edmund Yao Tsuhai, is facing trial for failing to report for national service in January 1997. The defense has argued for a fine instead of a jail term. The prosecution is seeking a maximum jail term of three years.
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CNA 938 Singapore
“The judge has convicted Yao, ruling he was aware of his NS obligations. Sentencing was adjourned to May.”
CNA938 Singapore
“The judge has convicted Yao, ruling he was aware of his NS obligations. Sentencing was adjourned to May.”
CNA938 Singapore
“The judge has convicted Yao, ruling that he was aware of his NS obligations. Sentencing was adjourned.”
CNA938 Singapore
“ruling that he was aware of his NS obligations. Sentencing was adjourned.”
CNA938 Singapore
“maximum jail term of three years for 47-year-old Singaporean Edmund Yao Tsuhai, who failed to report for national service in January 1997.”
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