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NEVER BE A #WEAKNSMAN
18 Apr 2022 | PEOPLE

NEVER BE A #WEAKNSMAN

Get inspired to kickstart your fitness journey and stay strong, to never be a "weak NSman"!

//PRODUCER KOH ENG BENG

//PHOTOGRAPHER LIONEL LEE

//CAMERAMAN AJAY PRASHAD

In the first episode of PIONEER's "Never Be A #WeakNSman" series, join Major (NS) Steffan Fung, Commanding Officer-Designate of 792nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, as he speaks to Captain (NS) Patricvk Tan, Battalion S4 of 122nd Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Battalion.

What's his secret to getting six-pack abs in just 90 days? Watch to find out!

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