Malaysia’s Deputy Defense Minister Adly Zahari praised the success of the first batch of trainees from Malaysia’s revamped National Service Training Programme ( PLKN 3.0), which came to an end on Tuesday ( Feb 25 ).
The chancellor acknowledged, however, that the program may be improved.
116 trainees completed their 45-day education on Tuesday, despite the failure of another four.
At a ceremony marking the first batch of trainees ‘ completion, Adly was quoted as saying,” Since January 12, the trainees have undergone various training modules consisting of aspects of nationhood and military training.”
” We think it was a success because the first shipment consisted of individuals of all races and backgrounds,” said the company.
Adly added that he was convinced that the 116 recruits, which are made up of 73 men and 43 ladies and are between the ages of 18 and 25, would be able to build a better prospect with the knowledge and skills they had acquired from the program.
According to reports, Adly said,” I hope they will be able to get better people and a good example for the younger generation.”
In addition, he noted that two of the four who did not finish the program had health issues, and another was chosen to represent Malaysia in a silat competitors. Instead of continuing the program, the third chose to pursue further learning.
” The well-being and wellbeing of the employees are often our priority”, Adly said, according to The Star.
The secretary also assured the minister that his organization would continue to address any issues relating to the PLKN 3.0, including a rumored lack of military fatigues.
” We will make sure there are enough clothes for upcoming games. According to New Straits Times, he was quoted as saying that the clothes from Series 1/ 2025 will be used for Series 2/ 2025, which may run from May 11 to Jun 24 and Series 3/ 2025, which will move from Sep 7 to Oct 21.
There will be 500 employees for the second and third consumption of PLKN 3.0 both.