#plkn

The obesity rate in Malaysia is alarming, with recent studies showing that 50% of Malaysians are overweight or obese. This trend is also evident among youngsters who are less active than previous generations. An X user praised the new PLKN program, suggesting it could help reduce obesity rates among the youth. X user happy with PLKN 3.0 claiming it reduces…

A coalition of native rights groups and activists in Sarawak and Sabah has raised strong concerns over the Federal Government’s plan to revive the National Service (NS) training scheme, which would require teens as young as 16 to participate. Sarawakian activist Peter John Jaban highlighted that the two previous NS programs saw 23 serious incidents, including injuries, abuses, and fatalities…

The Malaysian National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 will begin in January 2025, starting at two military camps in Kuala Lumpur and Pahang, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari announced. With an initial budget of RM50 million, the programme aims to include 500 participants in its January intake, expanding to more camps nationwide by 2026. PLKN 3.0 will focus on young people aged 16 to 35,…