Singapore defense minister recalls Japanese invasion in WWII

Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen reminds Singaporeans of Japan's invasion of the country in 1942 as he stressed the importance of defending the nation in a speech to mark the 50th year of compulsory military service. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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