What did You Jiahao say he intended when leaving Singapore?

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You Jiahao said he never intended to evade national service when leaving Singapore.
You Jiahao told the court, through an interpreter, that he did not leave Singapore with any intention to avoid his national service obligations. He said this intention was connected to his belief that he could serve after completing his university studies.
He made the claim in court via an interpreter
In court, You Jiahao conveyed his position through an interpreter when responding to the charges under the Enlistment Act. The statement he made was specifically about his intentions at the time he left Singapore during the Covid-19 pandemic.
His stated intention was not to evade national service
You Jiahao told the court that he never intended to evade national service when he left Singapore. He later told the court he returned to China during the pandemic and believed he could serve after finishing his university studies.
His explanation was tied to his studies and timing
The court heard that You Jiahao studied in China and communicated with the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) in 2022 about deferring his national service until after completing his studies. When he addressed the court, he reiterated that his understanding at the time was that he would be able to serve after university.

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