Only youth born in 2007 will be selected for PLKN 3.0
KUALA LUMPUR: Only teenagers born in 2007 will be called to undergo the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) if it is implemented in 2024. The Defence Ministry (MINDEF) in a statement said trainees will be selected according to a specific year of birth at the start of PLKN 3.0. “In principle, the government has agreed […]
MINDEF calls for corporate companies’ help
KUCHING: The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is calling on corporate companies in Sarawak to implement the recruitment of veteran soldiers. Federal Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz said it is the ministry’s hope to ensure that the socioeconomics of veteran soldiers in the state is strengthened. The ministry also welcomes any party to […]
MINDEF continues to strengthen ties with Sarawak
KUCHING: The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) continues to strive in strengthening relations with the Sarawak government through closer and comprehensive cooperation, specifically in the context of defence and security. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the focus of MINDEF and Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has never faded and continues to implement the best […]
MINDEF aims to start gardens at military camps to ensure food security
TAMPIN: The Defence Ministry (MINDEF) aims to create vegetable gardens at every military camp throughout the country to ensure food security, especially for the needs of military personnel. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said for the initial stage, Syed Sirajuddin Camp in Gemas here has been selected as a pioneer project. “Farming […]
Food aid for veteran associations, organisations
BY PETRONELLA FELIX KUCHING: A total of 1,500 food packages were distributed to 21 Malaysian Armed Force (MAF) veteran associations and organisations in Sarawak on Thursday. Sarawak Department of Veteran Affairs (JHEV) director Major Pahot Joll said the food assistance which is received through the Defence Ministry (Mindef) Prihatin and Bantu-Bantu Malaysia programme will be […]
SOP relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals to be announced after Aidiladha
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will announce on the standard operating procedure (SOP) relaxation for those who have completed the two-dose vaccination after Hari Raya Aidiladha, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the technical committee is still looking into the matter to determine the type of flexibility to be given to […]
