In a totalitarian shithole regime, information control is paramount. If an interview of a lance corporal happened, it's a pre-planned incident, not something spontaneous and grassroots. That LCP would give a favorable soundbite for the lapdog media, as trained and instructed beforehand.
Nothing happens by accident, it's all controlled. Refer to the NDP cameras that 'magically' panned to these individuals, then gave them a feel-good interview afterwards.
Mystery 'beauty' at NDP live telecast identified
https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore-news/mystery-beauty-ndp-live-telecast-identified
Accidental fame for proud Singaporean who cried during National Anthem at NDP 2022
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...al-anthem-azuan-tan-proud-singaporean-2871131