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Chitchat Where to find this kind of woman officer in the SAF?
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5. Senior Assistant Commissioner, Zuraidah Abdullah, 55, Senior Police Officer, Singapore Police Force (SPF)
In 2013, Madam Zuraidah was appointed the first woman to hold the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police in SPF.
This turned out to be just another feather in her cap.
She also took on the mantle of these positions:
Since young, she was actively involved in the National Cadet Corps in school. Thus, the transition to a career in the force later on was a cinch.
Being promised a dynamic vocation, a life less ordinary and a departure from monotony and repetition, Madam Zuraidah knew that being a police officer was, undoubtedly, the best choice for her.
In 2013, Madam Zuraidah was appointed the first woman to hold the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police in SPF.
This turned out to be just another feather in her cap.
She also took on the mantle of these positions:
- Head Operations of Central Police Division, Commander of Jurong Land Division
- Chairman of the Malay Heritage Foundation’s board of directors since 2010
- First woman council member of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore in 2007
Since young, she was actively involved in the National Cadet Corps in school. Thus, the transition to a career in the force later on was a cinch.
Being promised a dynamic vocation, a life less ordinary and a departure from monotony and repetition, Madam Zuraidah knew that being a police officer was, undoubtedly, the best choice for her.
5. Senior Assistant Commissioner, Zuraidah Abdullah, 55, Senior Police Officer, Singapore Police Force (SPF)
In 2013, Madam Zuraidah was appointed the first woman to hold the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police in SPF.
This turned out to be just another feather in her cap.
She also took on the mantle of these positions:
She served as Chief Executive for self-help group Yayasan Mendaki — they organise education workshops for students in troubled families.
- Head Operations of Central Police Division, Commander of Jurong Land Division
- Chairman of the Malay Heritage Foundation’s board of directors since 2010
- First woman council member of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore in 2007
Since young, she was actively involved in the National Cadet Corps in school. Thus, the transition to a career in the force later on was a cinch.
Being promised a dynamic vocation, a life less ordinary and a departure from monotony and repetition, Madam Zuraidah knew that being a police officer was, undoubtedly, the best choice for her.
Why does the man in this picture look like a pontan girl, and the female in this picture look like a man?
30 APR 2019 | PEOPLE
ICE IN HER VEINS
// STORY CHIA CHONG JIN
// PHOTOS KENNETH LIN & COURTESY OF CPT LEONG
She may have started a little later than most in her skating hobby and naval career, but that didn’t stop Captain (CPT) Cheryl Leong from chasing her dreams.
Six years ago, 21-year-old Cheryl Leong went ice skating for the first time with her university friends. Since then, she has taken part in various international recreational skating competitions, and is now a familiar figure at the skating rinks in JCube and Kallang Leisure Park.
“I saw some of the figure skaters who were performing all sorts of elegant spins and poses, and I wanted to do the same too,” recalled CPT Leong.
“I decided to sign up for lessons and have continued figure skating ever since.”
Standing tall: CPT Leong in front of RSS Tenacious during Exercise RIMPAC 2018.
Lasting passion
CPT Leong’s parents were initially skeptical of her figure skating hobby, as she had had other interests that faded quickly. “They told me that I have a short attention span and that I was too old to pursue a hobby like figure skating,” she said with a laugh.
“But after some time, my parents started to understand my passion for ice-skating and they supported it.”
When asked what drew her to the sport, she said: “It allows me to put my worries aside and just enjoy the ice.”
From civilian to officer
Formerly working in marketing communications and events, CPT Leong left a desk-bound job in the private sector and joined the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in 2016.
“The Navy provides a very dynamic career; it is a very people-oriented job as we spend most of our time on board ship, and I like the ‘Navy family’ culture.”
She admitted, however, that the transition was not easy. To the National University of Singapore alumna who graduated with a Business Administration degree in 2015, it was as if she was taking a whole new degree.
“There are a lot of specialised terms that we use in the Navy, and we have to learn the ‘traffic rules’ for the sea, which is something that not many people know about.”
Previously an Assistant Navigation Officer on board RSS Tenacious, CPT Leong had to take charge of the bridge team and ensure safe navigation of the frigate when the crew is out at sea.
“Any moment we are out at sea, we can’t afford to lose focus… (Otherwise), incidents can happen, especially in the crowded seas around Singapore. In a sense, I am responsible for the crew’s safety.”
Added the 27-year-old: “I wasn’t the most vocal person, so I really had to step out of my comfort zone (and step up as a leader) to take responsibility of my crew members.”
Currently in the Naval Advanced Officers’ Course, she will be graduating in mid-May. “The course prepares us junior officers for our appointments as Assistant Operations Officers on board our respective ships.”
CPT Leong (centre) came in second place in the Adult Bronze category for 2017 Singapore National Figure Skating Championships.
Learning opportunities
Being part of the Navy and the figure skating community has taught CPT Leong that perseverance is the key to success.
One challenge that she faced last year was at Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise), where CPT Leong and her team members had to plan a journey from Singapore to Hawaii, across the Pacific Ocean.
“The planning alone took a lot of effort — it took us almost half a year to plan for the three-month exercise.”
Likewise for figure skating, perseverance is very much needed to succeed, explained CPT Leong. “If I don’t perform well and meet my own expectations (during competitions), I will have to continue to work harder and strive for greater results.”
She placed second in the Adult Bronze category at the Singapore National Figure Skating Championships in 2017, and has also participated in international competitions such as Skate Japan 2017, Skate Malaysia 2017 and Skate Bangkok 2018.
Travelling overseas to compete has broadened her view on not only figure skating, but also work-life balance.
“During international competitions, I get to meet figure skaters from different walks of life… It is amazing to find out how they are able to cope with work and passion at the same time.
“They taught me that work-life balance is important, and having that balance will allow me to perform better at work, as well as motivate myself to give my best in anything I do.”
Tagsmay-2019-issue Navy RSN Naval OfficerRSS Tenacious Naval Advanced Officers' CourseRIMPAC
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KNN during war will she skate for the enemy?
ICE IN HER VEINS
// STORY CHIA CHONG JIN
// PHOTOS KENNETH LIN & COURTESY OF CPT LEONG
She may have started a little later than most in her skating hobby and naval career, but that didn’t stop Captain (CPT) Cheryl Leong from chasing her dreams.
Six years ago, 21-year-old Cheryl Leong went ice skating for the first time with her university friends. Since then, she has taken part in various international recreational skating competitions, and is now a familiar figure at the skating rinks in JCube and Kallang Leisure Park.
“I saw some of the figure skaters who were performing all sorts of elegant spins and poses, and I wanted to do the same too,” recalled CPT Leong.
“I decided to sign up for lessons and have continued figure skating ever since.”
Standing tall: CPT Leong in front of RSS Tenacious during Exercise RIMPAC 2018.
Lasting passion
CPT Leong’s parents were initially skeptical of her figure skating hobby, as she had had other interests that faded quickly. “They told me that I have a short attention span and that I was too old to pursue a hobby like figure skating,” she said with a laugh.
“But after some time, my parents started to understand my passion for ice-skating and they supported it.”
When asked what drew her to the sport, she said: “It allows me to put my worries aside and just enjoy the ice.”
From civilian to officer
Formerly working in marketing communications and events, CPT Leong left a desk-bound job in the private sector and joined the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in 2016.
“The Navy provides a very dynamic career; it is a very people-oriented job as we spend most of our time on board ship, and I like the ‘Navy family’ culture.”
She admitted, however, that the transition was not easy. To the National University of Singapore alumna who graduated with a Business Administration degree in 2015, it was as if she was taking a whole new degree.
“There are a lot of specialised terms that we use in the Navy, and we have to learn the ‘traffic rules’ for the sea, which is something that not many people know about.”
Previously an Assistant Navigation Officer on board RSS Tenacious, CPT Leong had to take charge of the bridge team and ensure safe navigation of the frigate when the crew is out at sea.
“Any moment we are out at sea, we can’t afford to lose focus… (Otherwise), incidents can happen, especially in the crowded seas around Singapore. In a sense, I am responsible for the crew’s safety.”
Added the 27-year-old: “I wasn’t the most vocal person, so I really had to step out of my comfort zone (and step up as a leader) to take responsibility of my crew members.”
Currently in the Naval Advanced Officers’ Course, she will be graduating in mid-May. “The course prepares us junior officers for our appointments as Assistant Operations Officers on board our respective ships.”
“The Navy provides a very dynamic career; it is a very people-oriented job as we spend most of our time on board ship, and I like the ‘Navy family’ culture.”
CPT Leong on why she decided on a career with the RSN
CPT Leong on why she decided on a career with the RSN
CPT Leong (centre) came in second place in the Adult Bronze category for 2017 Singapore National Figure Skating Championships.
Learning opportunities
Being part of the Navy and the figure skating community has taught CPT Leong that perseverance is the key to success.
One challenge that she faced last year was at Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise), where CPT Leong and her team members had to plan a journey from Singapore to Hawaii, across the Pacific Ocean.
“The planning alone took a lot of effort — it took us almost half a year to plan for the three-month exercise.”
Likewise for figure skating, perseverance is very much needed to succeed, explained CPT Leong. “If I don’t perform well and meet my own expectations (during competitions), I will have to continue to work harder and strive for greater results.”
She placed second in the Adult Bronze category at the Singapore National Figure Skating Championships in 2017, and has also participated in international competitions such as Skate Japan 2017, Skate Malaysia 2017 and Skate Bangkok 2018.
Travelling overseas to compete has broadened her view on not only figure skating, but also work-life balance.
“During international competitions, I get to meet figure skaters from different walks of life… It is amazing to find out how they are able to cope with work and passion at the same time.
“They taught me that work-life balance is important, and having that balance will allow me to perform better at work, as well as motivate myself to give my best in anything I do.”
Tagsmay-2019-issue Navy RSN Naval OfficerRSS Tenacious Naval Advanced Officers' CourseRIMPAC
***
KNN during war will she skate for the enemy?
5. Senior Assistant Commissioner, Zuraidah Abdullah, 55, Senior Police Officer, Singapore Police Force (SPF)
In 2013, Madam Zuraidah was appointed the first woman to hold the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police in SPF.
This turned out to be just another feather in her cap.
She also took on the mantle of these positions:
She served as Chief Executive for self-help group Yayasan Mendaki — they organise education workshops for students in troubled families.
- Head Operations of Central Police Division, Commander of Jurong Land Division
- Chairman of the Malay Heritage Foundation’s board of directors since 2010
- First woman council member of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore in 2007
Since young, she was actively involved in the National Cadet Corps in school. Thus, the transition to a career in the force later on was a cinch.
Being promised a dynamic vocation, a life less ordinary and a departure from monotony and repetition, Madam Zuraidah knew that being a police officer was, undoubtedly, the best choice for her.
Why our police officers cannot look like that?
KNN where are the pictures?
https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/porta...r-article-detail/people/2019-Q2/may19_people1
How to copy and paste?
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30 Apr 2019 | PEOPLE
Thrill-seeker
// STORY Francis Kan / photo MARK TEO
// Styling Mei-Z / Hair & Makeup LEny Fu from Paletteinc
// OUTFIT pullover and shorts from H&M
ME1 Clara Lim, 23
Command and Control Systems Operator, RSS Formidable
"Adrenaline junkie" is one way of describing Military Expert (ME) 1 Clara Lim, who counts activities such as skydiving, bungee jumping and parasailing among her hobbies.
It was in the name of seeking adventure and wanting to see the world that led her to sign on with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
In her current role as a Command and Control Systems Operator aboard a frigate, she operates state-of-the-art systems to observe "dynamic, three-dimensional battle situations" and analyse threats from the air, sea surface and below the water.
"I enjoy the company on board, how we take care of each other and watch out for each other," she said. One recent highlight was her participation in a city parade, through the streets of Lombok, Indonesia representing the RSN and Singapore with other foreign navies, such as those from the US, UK, China, France, and Korea.
"Being able to witness the gun being fired from my ship during the parade was awe-inspiring. I felt my heart skip a beat with the impact when it fired."
Outside of work, she also likes to play basketball with her shipmates when time allows, a passion that started in secondary school — she represented her school team for four years! Playing the sport has taught her the importance of teamwork — something that she is able to apply in her current job.
30 Apr 2019 | PEOPLE
Thrill-seeker
// STORY Francis Kan / photo MARK TEO
// Styling Mei-Z / Hair & Makeup LEny Fu from Paletteinc
// OUTFIT pullover and shorts from H&M
ME1 Clara Lim, 23
Command and Control Systems Operator, RSS Formidable
"Adrenaline junkie" is one way of describing Military Expert (ME) 1 Clara Lim, who counts activities such as skydiving, bungee jumping and parasailing among her hobbies.
It was in the name of seeking adventure and wanting to see the world that led her to sign on with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
In her current role as a Command and Control Systems Operator aboard a frigate, she operates state-of-the-art systems to observe "dynamic, three-dimensional battle situations" and analyse threats from the air, sea surface and below the water.
"I enjoy the company on board, how we take care of each other and watch out for each other," she said. One recent highlight was her participation in a city parade, through the streets of Lombok, Indonesia representing the RSN and Singapore with other foreign navies, such as those from the US, UK, China, France, and Korea.
"Being able to witness the gun being fired from my ship during the parade was awe-inspiring. I felt my heart skip a beat with the impact when it fired."
Outside of work, she also likes to play basketball with her shipmates when time allows, a passion that started in secondary school — she represented her school team for four years! Playing the sport has taught her the importance of teamwork — something that she is able to apply in her current job.
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ME1 rank = Corporal?
2SG you twit.
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