Only teenagers born in 2007 will be called to undergo the National Service Training Programme 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 NS 3.0.
“In principle, the government has agreed to reintroduce NS with a revised method under NS 3.0 in line with the National Service Training Act 2003 (Act 628).
“For example, if NS 3.0 is implemented in 2024, then only teenagers who were born in 2007 will be called to undergo the training,” according to the statement.
The statement said that if the selected trainees are unable to participate in NS for a valid reason, they can apply for a postponement.
“The maximum limit to become a trainee is up to the age of 35. Mindef hopes that this explanation can resolve the confusion and annoyance of the public regarding the age determination of NS 3.0 trainees,” according to Mindef.
In October, the government agreed to resume NS which was abolished in 2018 using a different training approach, with young people undergoing training at military camps.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is reported to have said that 13 Territorial Army camps will be used for training for a period of 45 days which can accommodate up to 4,000 trainees.
In October, the government agreed to resume NS which was abolished in 2018 using a different training approach, with young people undergoing training at military camps.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is reported to have said that 13 Territorial Army camps will be used for training for a period of 45 days which can accommodate up to 4,000 trainees.
