> Which would naturally preclude them from being in the Air Force in similar numbers? Or some worse actual policy of exclusion? The prevailing theory is that t

> Which would naturally preclude them from being in the Air Force in similar numbers? Or some worse actual policy of exclusion? The prevailing theory is that they're more likely to have kin in neighbouring Malaysia. Singapore is perpetually fearful of being annexed by Malaysia. (These days, it's more like propaganda to keep mandatory conscription relevant.)