total defence day

I feel that total defence day is about helping people.Total Defence Day is commemorated on 15 February every year to mark Singapore's fall to the Japanese on 15 February 1942. It is the annual highlight of our Total Defence efforts. Total Defence comprises five aspects: Civil Defence, Military Defence, Economic Defence, Social Defence and Psychological Defence. The concept of Total Defence was first introduced in 1984 to highlight the important role that every Singaporean plays in the defence of Singapore. Whether it is a security threat such as global terrorism, or a national crisis like SARS,or hand and mouth disease, Total Defence brings together all relevant government agencies, private sector organisations and all Singaporeans in a total effort to deal with threats and challenges to Singapore's continued survival and success.