Chic and practical uniforms to forge sense of belonging

PETALING JAYA: Ridding the stiff, regimented image of a uniform and replacing it with one that will help to forge a sense of belonging and bonding was what designers of the National Service Programme uniform sought to do. 

The creative process in coming up with three separate sets of uniforms – for physical training, classroom activity, and community service – was a blend of fashion, practicality and cultural sensitivity.