'Crazy Rich Asians' Author Wanted in Singapore for Skipping Military Service
- 6 years ago
'Crazy Rich Asians' Author Wanted in Singapore for Skipping Military Service Kevin Kwan, author of the hit novel 'Crazy Rich Asians' is wanted in
his birth country
of Singapore. Male citizens of Singapore, as well as second-generation permanent residents, are expected to serve in Singapore's Armed Forces, Civil Defense Force or police starting at the age of 18. Kwan's family moved to Texas when
he was 11, but his appeal to renounce
Singaporean citizenship before completing
National Service (NS) was rejected. Singapore Ministry of Defense, to CNN As a result, Kwan didn't appear at a red
carpet event for the 'Crazy Rich Asians' movie in Singapore alongside the majority of the cast. Singapore Ministry of Defense, to CNN
his birth country
of Singapore. Male citizens of Singapore, as well as second-generation permanent residents, are expected to serve in Singapore's Armed Forces, Civil Defense Force or police starting at the age of 18. Kwan's family moved to Texas when
he was 11, but his appeal to renounce
Singaporean citizenship before completing
National Service (NS) was rejected. Singapore Ministry of Defense, to CNN As a result, Kwan didn't appear at a red
carpet event for the 'Crazy Rich Asians' movie in Singapore alongside the majority of the cast. Singapore Ministry of Defense, to CNN