National Service Training Programme 3.0 to be Implemented in Stages
Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari announced that the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 will be implemented in stages from next January. The programme will be held at two military camps in Kuala Lumpur and Pahang before being expanded to 13 other camps nationwide once fully implemented in 2026.
Implementation Timeline and Budget
For the start, the government has allocated RM50 million for the programme. According to the original plan, the implementation was supposed to begin in the middle of next year, but there is a need to accelerate the process. Adly explained, "Starting early next year, we will have the first intake and we will focus on the two camps as the pioneer PLKN 3.0 project before implementing it on a bigger scale next June."
Target Participants
Adly disclosed that an estimated 500 participants would be chosen for the programme’s January implementation, with the number to be increased in the June intake. The PLKN 3.0 targets participants aged 16 to 35 from among students in Form Four, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers, and students from institutions of higher learning.
Projek Jiwa Murni
Earlier, the Alor Gajah Member of Parliament mentioned that through ‘Projek Jiwa Murni’, a total of 10 houses in Melaka belonging to the asnaf and Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans groups were repaired between January and October with an allocation of RM138,500. He said five of the houses were in the Alor Gajah parliamentary constituency and five others in the Tangga Batu constituency.
Conclusion
The National Service Training Programme 3.0 marks an important milestone in the country’s nation-building efforts. The programme aims to mould young individuals into responsible citizens, equipped with essential skills to contribute to the nation’s development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the National Service Training Programme 3.0 start?
A: The programme will start in January 2023.
Q: How much has been allocated for the programme?
A: The government has allocated RM50 million for the programme.
Q: Who are the target participants for the programme?
A: The programme targets students in Form Four, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers, and students from institutions of higher learning aged 16 to 35.
Q: How many participants will be chosen for the programme’s January implementation?
A: An estimated 500 participants will be chosen for the programme’s January implementation.