Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on NDP Balloting System on 4 Aug 2026
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- Published4 August 2026, by Ministry of Defence
- Collected2026-08-19T23:02:18+00:00
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Source record4 August 2026 NDP Executive Committees (EXCO) have sought to enable as many audience members as possible to attend the parade in person. To reduce collection times for NDP tickets, alternative ticket distribution options, such as e-Tickets, are being explored. Live telecasts of the NDP will continue to ensure that as many Singaporeans as possible get to watch the NDP show and celebrate National Day together. Ms Valerie Lee asked the Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence (a) whether the Ministry will (i) review the National Day Parade (NDP) balloting system to improve public accessibility and (ii) reduce collection times for the tickets; and (b) whether consideration can be given to increasing the chances of applicants who have unsuccessfully balloted for NDP tickets over consecutive years. Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing: Recognising Singaporeans’ desire to watch NDP live, successive NDP Executive Committees (EXCO) have sought to enable as many audience members as possible to attend the parade in person. The number of live audience members is dependent on the capacity offered by each venue. Since 2025, NDP EXCO has put in place a system to increase the chances of those who have not been successful in their ticket ballots prior. To reduce collection times for NDP tickets, alternative ticket distribution options, such as e-Tickets, are being explored while balancing accessibility for those who prefer physical tickets. Live telecasts of the NDP will continue to ensure that as many Singaporeans as possible get to watch the NDP show and celebrate National Day together. Back to top
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| Desk | Singapore Desk |
|---|---|
| Publishing institution | Ministry of Defence |
| Source outlet | MINDEF Singapore — official releases |
| Source language | en |
| Source-stated publication date | 2026-08-04 |
| Original URL | https://www.mindef.gov.sg/news-and-events/latest-releases/4aug26-pq/ |
| Collected at | 2026-08-19T23:02:18+00:00 |
| Content fingerprint | ddb1f02e251165eccbd4908074492dab71d2609c4ead10fad3917e92fc30db7f |
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Source text. Ministry of Defence. "Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on NDP Balloting System on 4 Aug 2026." MINDEF Singapore — official releases, 2026-08-04. https://www.mindef.gov.sg/news-and-events/latest-releases/4aug26-pq/.
As held. Indo-Pacific Record, Research Atlas corpus, Record 4458, Snapshot — 2026-10-15 (873 records).