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Free Malaysia Today
08-06-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Health, job grounds cited by 206 national service absentees
Legal action can be taken under Section 18(1) of the National Service Training Act 2003 if those selected fail to attend the programme. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Health issues and job commitments have been given as the main reasons for the absence of 206 participants from the national service training programme (PLKN) 3.0 held last month. Deputy defence minister Adly Zahari said the ministry will conduct a comprehensive assessment to resolve such issues, Bernama reported. 'We want to understand the reasons behind their failure to register because, based on the approach we use, we not only inform them but also maintain direct communication with those involved,' he said after the Madani village veterans' programme at SK Sungai Rual in Jeli today. Adly said the ministry is currently obtaining reports from the PLKN committee, including reviewing presentations by the national service training department and examining the reasons for the participants' absence. He said participants are bound by the National Service Training Act 2003 (Act 628), adding that the ministry would conduct a thorough review of the justifications for their failure to register before any enforcement of the Act is considered. 'We'll invoke the Act and enforce disciplinary measures if there is no other option,' he said. Under the Act, trainees who fail to register within the stipulated period may be referred for legal action under Section 18(1) of Act 628. In a separate development, he stated that due to the low participation of Orang Asli in the armed forces, the ministry will intensify awareness programmes in Orang Asli villages, particularly in Gua Musang and Jeli, Kelantan.
The Star
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Mindef aims to ensure NS succeeds
Recognising the best: Mohamed Khaled (left) presenting the Letters of Appointment to PLKN Council members to Prof Sivamurugan after launching the PLKN 3.0 at Mindef as Armed Forces chief, Jeneral Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar, looks on. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry is committed to ensuring the success of National Service Training (PLKN) 3.0, with a clear focus on instilling patriotic values in future generations, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Speaking at the pre-launch of the programme yesterday, the Defence Minister acknowledged that not all citizens may be patriotic or willing to make sacrifices for the nation. He emphasised the importance of actively pursuing initiatives to foster these values. 'There are still segments of society who hold strong patriotic sentiments and love for the country. 'For the ministry and the government, we are determined to ensure each generation will have individuals who understand their role, responsibilities and value to the nation,' he added. At the event, Mohamed Khaled announced that former Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Zainal had been appointed to lead the 10-member PLKN Council. He said Abdul Aziz's appointment was consented to by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and took effect on April 14. He said the council carries the mandate to strengthen public confidence in the credibility, seriousness and the noble objectives of PLKN 3.0. 'This is a recognition of the abilities and experience of all council members. It also represents a significant trust that must be fulfilled with full dedication to instil patriotism among trainees. 'I am confident that the current line-up is a strong combination that represents diverse backgrounds and experiences. 'This diversity is crucial to ensure every decision made is inclusive and reflects our society's diversity,' he said. At the event, he also presented Letters of Appointment to PLKN Council members including the secretaries-general of five ministries, who represent the government. They are Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali (Defence), Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hashim (Education), Datuk Dr Aneese Ibrahim (Higher Education), Datuk Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu (Youth and Sports) and Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff (Women, Family and Community Development). Three members, who represent the major ethnic groups are Malaysian Youth Council president Mohd Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid and deputy permanent chairman Soon Honn Keong as well as Universiti Sains Malaysia's professor of Political Sociology, Prof Dr Sivamurugan Pandian. Also appointed is Datuk AG Shahminah AG Sahari, secretary for Internal Affairs and Research of Sabah Chief Minister's Department. Mohamed Khaled said the council members must acknowledge the complex realities of today's challenges, which demand wisdom and discernment. He said the council must continuously take proactive measures not just to improve the training module, but also to reinforce public confidence in PLKN.
