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The Star
2 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
Mindef: NS no-shows due to health issues, jobs
JELI: Health issues and job commitments are some of the reasons behind the absence of 206 participants from the National Service Training Programme 3.0 in May, says the Defence Ministry (Mindef). Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the ministry will conduct a comprehensive assessment and investigate to resolve the issues, particularly those related to health and the trainees' work commitments. '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 the individuals involved,' he told reporters after the Jeli district Madani Village Veterans programme at SK Sungai Rual. Adly said the ministry is currently obtaining reports from the programme committee, including reviewing presentations by the National Service Training Department and examining the reasons for the participants' absence that have been submitted. He said participants are bound by the National Service Training Act 2003, and that the ministry would conduct a thorough review of the justifications for their failure to register before any enforcement of the law is considered, Bernama reported. 'If there is no other option, only then will we invoke the Act to enforce disciplinary measures,' he said.
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Defence Ministry Investigates Absence of 206 PLKN Participants
JELI: The Defence Ministry (MINDEF) has identified factors such as health issues and job commitments as the reasons behind the absence of 206 participants from the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 in May. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said MINDEF will conduct a comprehensive assessment and investigate to resolve the issues, particularly those related to health and the trainees' work commitments. '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 the individuals involved,' he told reporters today after the Jeli district MADANI Village Veterans programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Rual. 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' absences that have been submitted. He stated that participants are bound by the National Service Training Act 2003, 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. 'If there is no other option, only then will we invoke the act to enforce disciplinary measures,' he said, adding that under the act, trainees who fail to register within the stipulated period may be referred to the Legal Division under Section 18(1) of the National Service Training Act 2003 (Act 628). In a separate development, he stated that due to the low participation of Orang Asli in the Malaysian Armed Forces, the ministry will intensify awareness programmes in Orang Asli villages, particularly in Gua Musang and Jeli, Kelantan. 'Although there is no target figure, we are confident that the number will increase by the end of this year if such programmes are carried out consistently,' he added.
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Health issues, work duties among reasons behind failure to register for PLKN 3.0
JELI: The Defence Ministry (MINDEF) has identified factors such as health issues and job commitments as the reasons behind the absence of 206 participants from the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 in May. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said MINDEF will conduct a comprehensive assessment and investigate to resolve the issues, particularly those related to health and the trainees' work commitments. '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 the individuals involved,' he told reporters today after the Jeli district MADANI Village Veterans programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Rual. 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' absences that have been submitted. He stated that participants are bound by the National Service Training Act 2003, 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. 'If there is no other option, only then will we invoke the act to enforce disciplinary measures,' he said, adding that under the act, trainees who fail to register within the stipulated period may be referred to the Legal Division under Section 18(1) of the National Service Training Act 2003 (Act 628). In a separate development, he stated that due to the low participation of Orang Asli in the Malaysian Armed Forces, the ministry will intensify awareness programmes in Orang Asli villages, particularly in Gua Musang and Jeli, Kelantan. 'Although there is no target figure, we are confident that the number will increase by the end of this year if such programmes are carried out consistently,' he added.
New Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Defence Ministry to boost Orang Asli recruitment in armed forces
JELI: The Defence Ministry will intensify awareness programmes in Orang Asli villages, particularly in Gua Musang and Jeli, Kelantan, due to the low participation of Orang Asli in the armed forces, said its deputy minister Adly Zahari. "Although there is no target figure, we are confident that the number will increase by the end of this year if such programmes are carried out consistently," he said. On a separate matter, he said the ministry has identified factors such as health issues and job commitments as the reasons behind the absence of 206 participants from the National Service (NS) Training Programme 3.0 in May. He said the ministry will conduct a comprehensive assessment and investigate to resolve the issues, particularly those related to health and the trainees' work commitments. "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 the individuals involved," he told reporters today after the Jeli district Madani Village Veterans programme at SK Sungai Rual. Adly said the ministry is currently obtaining reports from the NS training committee, including reviewing presentations by the National Service Training Department and examining the reasons for the participants' absences that have been submitted. He said participants are bound by the National Service Training Act 2003, 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. "If there is no other option, only then will we invoke the act to enforce disciplinary measures," he said. Under the act, trainees who fail to register within the stipulated period may be referred to the Legal Division under Section 18(1) of the National Service Training Act 2003.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
JLKN reminds PLKN 3.0 session 2/2025 trainees to report by noon tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals selected for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0, Session 2/2025, must report no later than noon tomorrow (May 16), as stated in their official call-up letter. In a statement today, the National Service Training Department (JLKN) reminded that attendance is mandatory, and failure to report without a valid reason or certified medical condition may result in legal action under Section 18(1) of the National Service Training Act 2003. Under the provision, any person who fails to report for national service as required may be fined up to RM3,000 or sentenced to a maximum of six months imprisonment, or both, upon conviction. The statement also warned that any party attempting to incite or persuade trainees not to attend without proper authorisation may be committing a serious offence under Section 19(2) of the same Act. 'JLKN urges all parties involved to fully cooperate to ensure the smooth implementation of the programme and contribute to the character development of the nation's youth,' the statement added. For further information or inquiries, contact the JLKN Training Management Division's Trainee Unit at 019-3101090 (Major Muhammad Saufi Hasan); 019-3332467 (Lt Muhammad Farish Syahmi Zamri); 014-2345989 (Capt Muhammad Hatta Mohd Khalid or visit the official website:
