Reviving NS training for youths (Poll Inside)


Building the nation: Trainees from a previous National Service programme waving flags. — File photo

KUALA LUMPUR: A revived National Service Training Programme will see Malaysian youth 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 into reviving the programme that was first introduced more than a decade ago.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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