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Nation 4 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

PLKN 3.0 a more cost-efficient revamp

The government will spend a total of RM2,000 on each trainee under the revived National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 and this amount is lower than what was spent for PLKN 1.0 and 2.0, says Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin (pic).

Nation 21 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

Johari: First batch of PLKN trainees meets govt’s goals

KUALA LUMPUR: The first batch of trainees under the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has demonstrated strong performance, aligning with the government's aspiration to nurture capable young leaders.

Nation 9 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

PLKN 3.0 aims to train M’sians to lead and engage in nation-building

PETALING JAYA: On a cloudy January day, a bunch of 18-year-olds got a brief taste of political power.

Nation 7 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

Attendance at PLKN 3.0 compulsory for selected 18-year-olds

KUALA LUMPUR: Attendance at the later two series of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 this year will be compulsory for the 18-year-olds who are picked as participants, said the National Service Training Department.

Nation 8 Feb 2025 | 04:39 AM

Firearms training a unique experience for PLKN 3.0 recruits, says director

KUALA LUMPUR: Firearms training is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0, says the National Service Training Department.

Nation 12 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

PLKN 3.0 kicks off with 120 youths

KUALA LUMPUR: Form Six student Chee Ming Hang was so eager to sign up for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) that he spent a night at his friend’s house here just so that he could be on time to register himself at the Territorial Army’s 515th Regiment Camp.

Nation 10 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

Pilot PLKN 3.0 starts tomorrow

PETALING JAYA: The pilot batch of the National Service (PLKN) 3.0, consisting of 142 trainees, will register for training at an army camp in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow.

Nation 12 Jan 2025 | 10:19 AM

PLKN 3.0: Trainee makes 135km trip just to sign up for National Service training

KUALA LUMPUR: A young man's burning interest in uniformed bodies spurred him on to make the 135km journey on a bus on his own to the capital to sign up for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0.

Nation 12 Jan 2025 | 01:07 AM

Over 130 PLKN 3.0 volunteeer trainees report in today

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 officially begins on Sunday (Jan 12) after seven years with over 130 volunteer trainees from all over the country reporting in at the Territorial Army’s 515 Regiment Camp here.

Nation 16 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Girls roped in for PLKN 3.0 trial run

PETALING JAYA: The revamped National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 will include both male and female trainees in its initial trial run, scheduled for January next year.

Nation 12 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

‘No to PLKN 3.0 over fear of bullying’

PETALING JAYA: The parliamentary bipartisan committee is firm on its stand that the National Service (PLKN) 3.0 should not proceed until its shortcomings are ironed out, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.

Nation 6 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

PLKN 3.0 has been studied thoroughly, says Defence Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: A day after a bipartisan parliamentary commit­tee’s pushback on the revamped National Service Training Pro­gramme (PLKN) 3.0, the Defence Minister says it is being implemented based on thorough and in-depth studies.

Nation 5 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Some parents are all for PLKN, others agree on cancelling programme

PETALING JAYA: Although some parents have no issues with their children joining the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0, more of them would rather see a halt to the initiative as proposed by a bipartisan parliamentary committee.

Nation 5 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

‘PLKN 3.0 needs more study’

KUALA LUMPUR: A bipartisan parliamentary committee has urged the government not to proceed with the implementation of the revamped National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0, saying it needs thorough scrutiny.

Nation 16 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

14-day test run for PLKN 3.0

SEREMBAN: The Defence Min­istry (Mindef) will carry out a 14-day trial run for the National Service (PLKN) 3.0 Training Prog­ramme involving 200 male volunteers from Jan 12 next year.

The Star Says 28 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Critical to get PLKN 3.0 right

A NEW year is an opportunity for self-reflection and self-improvement, and 2025 is no different.

Nation 22 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

PLKN 3.0 to include specialised training

KUALA LUMPUR: Trainees of the Advanced Training Phase of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 will use training modules specially developed for members of reserve and volunteer forces, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin.

Nation 14 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

PLKN will do youth good

JOHOR BARU: Youth groups believe that the proposed National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 is crucial to foster independence and enhance the mental and physical resilience of Malaysian youth.

Nation 3 Nov 2023 | 11:00 PM

PLKN deferment up to age 35 ‘a good option’

PETALING JAYA: A deferment option for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) until the age 35 would allow for ­secondary school students to continue their tertiary studies without any hitches.

Nation 12 Mar 2024 | 11:00 PM
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PLKN 3.0 may not involve schoolkids, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 may not involve school-going children, says Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin.

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