Behind the Military Budget

Singapore's defence budget for 2007 has increased from $10 billion in 2006 to $10.6 billion in 2007. To make up for the extra costs, an increment in tax has been levied on the citizens of Singapore with effect 1st July.

Several of Singapore's brains have been wondering why the defense spending has risen and risen time and time again. One of Singapore's top thinkers, Mr. You Zhu Yi, has speculated that the real reason behind the rising defense budget is Singapore's black plan to unify ASEAN under the Singaporean flag. Said Mr. You: 'we have observed Singapore purchasing large amounts of weaponry, like the new F-15SG Strike Eagle and the new Leopard 2 tanks from Germany, complete with armament. Based on that, and based on Singapore's recent disputes with Thailand and Indonesia, we postulate what the Gahmen has become disillusioned of its neighbours.'

Singkie Conspiracies approached the SAF but were declined comment on the grounds of 'national security.' However, a spokesman, LTC Wu Ming Shi, noted that 'SAF is full of men. Men is like toys one.'

Will we see ASEAN unified? The War of Sand and the War of Shin Corp are still two red-hot intraregional issues.