KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the National Service Training Programme 3.0 (PLKN 3.0) in 2025 will give priority to students who participated in cadet activities while in school.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Dec 11) said that the matter was decided at the meeting of Lembaga Tatakelola Dewan Kenegaraan, which he chaired.
Anwar said he was informed of the progress of the programme's implementation to build Malaysians' understanding and appreciation of the meaning of nationhood.
He said this was important so that the programme could produce a generation of young Malaysians who have high resilience, have tenacity in enduring life's challenges and able to contribute to the country as responsible citizens.
"On the role of every citizen in building a nation, it is vital that comprehensive efforts be mobilised to strengthen identity, the strength of commitment to jointly develop the country and the readiness to defend our beloved homeland," he said.
Among those who attended the meeting were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
Previously, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the ministry will carry out a 14-day trial run for PLKN 3.0, involving 200 male volunteers, from Jan 12 next year.
The trial run, to be held at the 515th Territorial Army Regiment in Kuala Lumpur, is open to all Malaysians aged between 18 and 20. – Bernama
