Proposed ‘junior’ National Service programme needs detailed study, says Khaled
The proposal to create a “junior” version of the National Service (PLKN 3.0) programme to tackle misconduct and lack of discipline among students requires detailed study, says defence minister Khaled Nordin.
Khaled said every proposal must be supported by in-depth study, and stressed that there is also a need for clearly outlined programme modules and objectives.
“It also needs views and input from experts. We cannot merely propose a solution without basis or detailed study,” he told FMT.
He was responding to a proposal by academic Anuar Ahmad of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, who said a three-month “junior” PLKN programme would help student character development.
Anuar said the programme would help “polish” their potential, build a sense of mutual respect, and instil a passion…
