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Chinese veterans group urges more community members to join armed forces
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Chinese Association for Veterans Affairs (MACVA) has urged more Chinese Malaysians to join the Malaysian Armed Forces.
MACVA president Lieutenant Colonel (R) Wong Ah Jit said previous generations of the Chinese community had also served and defended the country.
"A military career is not an easy path, but it builds character, instils discipline, develops leadership and, most importantly, provides an opportunity for young people to be directly involved in nation-building and shoulder the responsibility of protecting the people.
"The current generation should continue this tradition and ensure the Chinese community continues to have a voice, presence and contribution in the armed forces," he said in a statement today.
Wong said MACVA called on Chinese families and community organisations nationwide to support their young people in exploring military service, and encourage them to don the uniform proudly and build meaningful careers in national defence.
"This is our country, our land, and national defence should not be without the presence and contribution of the Chinese community.
"Joining the military does not mean giving up on dreams. It means choosing a different path with greater challenges," he said.
