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The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
MLKN: Negative perception of National Service must be changed
PEKAN: Efforts must be made to counter the negative perception of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN), and parents have a role to play in promoting their children's involvement, said Jeneral (Rtd) Tan Sri Dr Abdul Aziz Zainal. The National Service Training Council (MLKN) chairman said those who join the programme would benefit in many ways, particularly in shaping a strong personal identity. In addition, he said the programme offers added value to trainees as it includes basic military training while assuring parents that their children's welfare would be well taken care of throughout the 45-day period. 'All their needs are taken care of throughout the programme, with RM3,150 allocated per trainee, not including travel expenses. I hope parents will help raise awareness and encourage their children. PLKN seeks to guide them in the right direction. 'Those who do not want to join may still be affected by past stigma. Forget the past; the current programme brings benefits and has been improved for the better,' he said at a press conference after the PLKN 3.0 Series 2/2025 Passing-Out Parade yesterday, Bernama reported. Abdul Aziz said more than RM400mil had been allocated to make the programme a success, including improvements to camp facilities to ensure a more comfortable training environment for the trainees. A total of 257 male trainees completed the training, which began on May 11 at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment Camp here, with Bartholomew Thierry Timothy from Papar, Sabah, named the best trainee. For Timothy, 18, being away from his family for 45 days proved worthwhile when he was selected as the best trainee, adding that PLKN had instilled discipline and punctuality in him. The third of four siblings, who will pursue a foundation in science at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), said the nationalism module and basic military training had contributed to building his identity as a quality Malaysian with a more positive outlook. 'It's an honour to be chosen as the best trainee. In the beginning, I had trouble adjusting, especially with punctuality, but I've improved and become a more confident person,' he said. Zarimi Isa, 50, a former soldier and father of trainee Muhammad Hakim, 20, said parents should not hesitate to send their children for the programme, which he described as highly beneficial. 'Don't listen to the negative comments about PLKN. It's a good programme for the younger generation, and with the training lasting just 45 days, I think it's still relevant,' said the father of five.
Barnama
3 days ago
- General
- Barnama
Efforts Must Be Made To Change Public Perception Of PLKN
PEKAN, June 24 (Bernama) -- Efforts must be made to counter the negative perception of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN), and parents have a role to play in promoting their children's involvement, said National Service Training Council (MLKN) chairman General (Rtd) Tan Sri Dr Abdul Aziz Zainal. He said that those who joined the programme would benefit in many ways, particularly in helping them shape a strong personal identity. In addition, Abdul Aziz said the programme offered added value to trainees, as it included basic military training, while assuring parents that their children's welfare would be well taken care of throughout the 45-day period. 'All their needs were taken care of throughout the programme, with RM3,150 allocated per trainee, not including travel expenses. I hope parents will help raise awareness and encourage their children. PLKN seeks to guide them in the right direction. 'Those who do not want to join may still be affected by past stigma. Forget the past; the current programme brings benefits and has been improved for the better,' he said at a press conference after the PLKN 3.0 Series 2/2025 Passing-Out Parade here today. A total of 257 male trainees completed the training, which began on May 11 at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment Camp here, with Bartholomew Thierry Timothy from Papar, Sabah, named the best trainee. Abdul Aziz further said more than RM400 million had been allocated to make the programme a success, including improvements to camp facilities to ensure a more comfortable training environment for the trainees. For Bartholomew Thierry, 18, being away from his family for 45 days proved worthwhile when he was selected as the best trainee, adding that PLKN had instilled discipline and punctuality in him. The third of four siblings who will pursue a foundation in science at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), said the nationalism module and basic military training had contributed to building his identity as a quality Malaysian with a more positive outlook.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Former armed forces chief Aziz appointed NS Training Council chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Former armed forces chief General (Rtd) Tan Sri Dr Abdul Aziz Zainal has been appointed chairman of the National Service Training Council, which will oversee the implementation of the revamped National Service Training Programme (NS 3.0). The appointment, effective from April 14, 2025 to April 13, 2028, was endorsed by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and announced by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Khaled said under the National Service Training Act 2003, the council functions as the minister's key advisory body and must include a chairman, five government representatives, and three to five representatives from Malaysia's major ethnic groups. The council also comprises four members from key communities and regions. "The government representatives are Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali; Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hashim; Higher Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim; Youth and Sports Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Nagulendran Kanayatkarasu; and Women, Family and Community Development Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff. "Also representing Malaysia's main communities in the council are Malaysian Youth Council president Mohd Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid, deputy president Soon Honn Keong, and Professor Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian. "Also in the council is Sabah Chief Minister's Department Internal Affairs and Research secretary Datuk Abang Shahminan Abang Sahari," he said in his speech. Khaled also said the reintroduction of the National Service programme marked the government's unwavering commitment to shaping a patriotic, disciplined and united younger generation, and that the council's formation was key to that mission. "We believe that while not everyone may be 100 per cent patriotic or willing to sacrifice for the nation, we must earnestly pursue a process or intervention that ensures there is a strong core within our society — individuals with deep patriotic spirit and love for the nation. "To me, this is of great importance and must not be taken lightly. For the ministry and the government at large, we aspire to foster a society where there will always be a generation that is aware of its role, responsibility, and value to the nation," he said. Also present at the ceremony were current Armed Forces chief General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar and Royal Malaysian Air Force chief General Tan Sri Asghar Khan Goriman Khan. On Feb 25, a total of 116 trainees nationwide completed the NS 3.0 Series 1/2025 after undergoing 45 days of training that began on Jan 12. The next intake, Series 2/2025, is scheduled to run from May 11 to June 24, followed by Series 3/2025 from Sept 7 to Oct 21. It will be held at either the 515th Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Kuala Lumpur or the 505th Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Pekan, Pahang.
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
16th MAF Chief Appointed Chairman Of National Service Council
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The 16th Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces Tan Sri Dr Abdul Aziz Zainal, who was Chief of Army from 2004-2007, has been appointed chairman of the National Service Training Council to monitor the re-implementation of the National Service (PLKN) 3.0, effective from April 14 (2025) to April 13, 2028. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said his appointment had been approved by His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 of the National Service Training Act 2003 (Act 628) before it was announced. He said the reintroduction of PLKN after it was last scrapped in 2018, reflects the government's unwavering commitment to building a patriotic nation with strong character and admirable values. 'We believe that while it may not be possible to ensure 100 per cent of our citizens are patriotic, love the country and willing to sacrifice for the homeland, at the very least we can earnestly establish a process or special intervention that will ensure a large part of our society continues to uphold strong patriotic spirit,' he stated during a presentation of Certificate of Appointments for the chairman and members of the National Service Training Council at Wisma Pertahanan today. The ceremony was also attended by Armed Forces chief, Gen Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar and Royal Malaysian Air Force chief, Gen Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan. Mohamed Khaled said that in line with the provisions in Part III of the National Service Training Act 2003, the establishment of the National Service Training Council is a necessity to act as a body that plays an important role in advising the Minister on all matters related to national service. 'This Act also provides that this council shall consist of members appointed by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, on the recommendation of the Minister. 'This council shall comprise a chairman, five members representing the government and not less than three but not more than five other members representing the major races in Malaysia,' he said. Previously, Mohamed Khaled had presented the letters of appointment to the five appointed government representatives, namely secretary-general of the Ministry of Defence Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali and secretary-general of the Ministry of Education Datuk Ts Dr Aminuddin Hassim.
