In 1976, there was a sense of national solidarity derived from a need for unity against Cold War threats. After the Soviet Union fell apart, so did that sense of collective purpose, she says.

Master Warrant Officer Chew Eng Seng and First Warrant Officer Lim Chee Seng, the team leads of the Red Lions and Naval Diving Unit respectively for the NDP2025 Jump of Unity. (Photo: CNA/Faith Ho ...