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  My army company at Pulau Tekong, 1989
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  • My army company at Pulau Tekong, 1989
      My army company at Pulau Tekong, 1989
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  • Aerial view of Pulau Tekong from airplane, Singapo
      Aerial view of Pulau Tekong from...
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  • Taking a break during a long road march
      Taking a break during a long road march
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  • Being a vehicle mechanic in the army
      Being a vehicle mechanic in the army
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Life after Pulau Tekong (2)

Life after Pulau Tekong (2), Pulau Tekong

 victorwkf Says:  During my days as a vehicle mechanic after leaving Pulau Tekong, I learnt a lot about vehicles which is still useful till today. Of course I made a lot of friends too, and it was a good experience looking back. 

Life after Pulau Tekong (1)

Life after Pulau Tekong (1), Pulau Tekong

 victorwkf Says:  After completing my 3 month army BMT training on Pulau Tekong in 1989, I was posted back to a camp in Singapore to become a vehicle mechanic for the rest of my army life until 1991. 

There were times of fun too .....

There were times of fun too ....., Pulau Tekong

 victorwkf Says:  Although the army life on Pulau Tekong was generally tough, there were times of fun and recreation too in order to raise the morale of the soldiers. These times were cherished by all, including myself. 

The army camps at Pulau Tekong

The army camps at Pulau Tekong, Pulau Tekong

 victorwkf Says:  The army camps at Pulau Tekong used for BMT training used to be very basic. However recently, the army has build a modernised army camp on the island to keep up with the times. Well, the armu recruits now are luckier than me during my time in 1989 :) 

A basic life

A basic life, Pulau Tekong

 victorwkf Says:  Life in the army camp in Pulau Tekong was basic, where all the people in one platoon stay in one big room. During some of the weekends, we were allowed back to civilsation over the weekends. People have to learn how to live with each other, and to help each other in order to... 

Lots of sweat, hardship but comradeship was made

Lots of sweat, hardship but comradeship was made, Pulau Tekong

 victorwkf Says:  For the guys who went to BMT army training at Pulau Tekong, it was a start of something which would change their life forever. From a student studying in school, we are suddenly converted to soldiers and this was a very drastic experience for many people. There was sweat,... 

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Don't bother with Tekong

Don't bother with Tekong, Pulau Tekong

 ZeroNiner Says:  Unfortunately this island is off-limits to the casual visitor, as the entire island is a military training facility. 

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Pulau Tekong - Memories of Army Life

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 Pulau Tekong (malay word fo Tekong Island) marks the start of army life for many Singaporean guys, including me. You see, guys who are fit and reach 18 years old must go for 2-2.5 years of compulsory... 

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