Revised NS programme to include 45 days of army boot camp, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: A revived National Service Training Programme (PLKN) will see youths undergo basic army training for 45 days, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Defence Minister said this was among the proposals submitted by the special committee set up to look at reviving the programme. "This time round, we plan to do it in the army...

More non-bumis urged to join Armed Forces, says Tok Mat

PORT DICKSON: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has called on more non-bumiputra citizens to join the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), especially the Army. He said that despite various efforts to encourage the group’s participation in the ATM, the number of non-bumiputra personnel remains low, at around three per cent. Mohamad stressed that the support and encouragement...

Defence Minister: MKN Will Release New SOPs For Red Zones & Green Zones On 9th April

As many await the announcement of whether the Movement Control Order (MCO) will be extended on 10th April, the different governmental bodies have been working together to decide what’s best for the rakyat as the date draws closer to determining the fate of the country. Source: Malay Mail In a recent televised announcement made by Defence Minister,...

Defence Minister: “Government Will Only Cover Hotel Room And Meal Costs Up To RM150 Per Day”

For the past week, the quarantine centres in the form of three-star hotels and above have been going viral including Hilton KL, Sunway Pyramid Hotel and even Palace of Golden Horses. Health Minister, Dr Adham Baba, announced these are just 31 hotels in Kuala Lumpur of the 472 premises all over the country designated to house...