'Crazy Rich Asians' Author Wanted in Singapore for Skipping Military Service Kevin Kwan, author of the hit novel 'Crazy Rich Asians' is wanted in <br />his birth country <br />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 <br />he was 11, but his appeal to renounce <br />Singaporean citizenship before completing <br />National Service (NS) was rejected. Singapore Ministry of Defense, to CNN As a result, Kwan didn't appear at a red <br />carpet event for the 'Crazy Rich Asians' movie in Singapore alongside the majority of the cast. Singapore Ministry of Defense, to CNN
