‘National Service must instil patriotism, nation-building’

SEREMBAN: Parents have generally welcomed the introduction of the National Service Training Programme 3.0 (NS), especially in schools where Form Four students will first be exposed to the module as part of the curriculum activities.

But some are divided over whether the programme should be made mandatory while others want those who undergo the training to be given certain advantages when applying for university places, scholarships and jobs.Consultant and trainer C. Sathasivam, 69, whose daughter had previously attended NS training, said for the basic training, the authorities should consider having more modules on nationhood and strengthening race relations.