Bus tours of SAFTI Military Institute come to a halt
The last SAFTI MI bus tour departed at 3pm on Oct 2.
Bus tours of the Singapore Armed Forces' SAFTI Military Institute have been suspended indefinitely, according to a Facebook post from the Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC) on October 1. The final tour of the day was scheduled to depart at 3pm on October 2, with no further tours planned until additional notice is provided, stated the SDC.
Both the SDC and SAFTI MI are situated on Upper Jurong Road. Spanning an area of approximately 88 hectares, the SAFTI MI is the training ground for officers from Singapore's army, navy, and air force. The SDC, originally established as the SAFTI Exhibition Centre in 1996, aims to foster a sense of confidence in Singapore and its armed forces among locals.
Located within the Singapore Discovery Centre, which is part of the Defence Collective Singapore, the museum group was formed in 2022 by the Ministry of Defence. The Discovery Centre's Facebook post from October 1 highlighted the rarity of the SAFTI MI bus tour, offering visitors an exclusive glimpse into the prestigious military institution.
The tour, which typically lasted 30 minutes and was available on a rotating hourly schedule from Tuesday to Sunday, was free for Singaporean citizens and permanent residents. Key landmarks at the SAFTI MI include the 60-meter high SAFTI Tower, which symbolizes the Singapore Armed Forces, and the parade square, where events like commissioning parades take place.
The tower's iconic stairway, consisting of 265 steps, represents the days an officer cadet takes to commission as an officer.
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