![Only youth born in 2007 will be selected for PLKN 3.0 - MINDEF Only youth born in 2007 will be selected for PLKN 3.0 - MINDEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/81543830664_TBPLKN.jpg)
Only youth born in 2007 will be selected for PLKN 3.0 - MINDEF
MINDEF in a statement said if the selected trainees are unable to participate in PLKN for a valid reason, they can apply for a postponement.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![BTS star Jin to report for South Korea army duty amid tight security, cheering fans BTS star Jin to report for South Korea army duty amid tight security, cheering fans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670912838_SEOUL.jpg)
BTS star Jin to report for South Korea army duty amid tight security, cheering fans
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop phenomenon BTS, begins his 18-month mandatory national service, complete with a newly shaven head.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Singapore revokes privileges for sole Olympic champion over cannabis use Singapore revokes privileges for sole Olympic champion over cannabis use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662014345_IsaacSchooling.jpg)
Singapore revokes privileges for sole Olympic champion over cannabis use
Joseph Schooling will not be given further leave from national service to compete because he admitted to using cannabis.
Thu Sep 01 2022
![Historic development: Afghanistan's disappearing box cameras Historic development: Afghanistan's disappearing box cameras](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637482270_boxcamera.jpg)
Historic development: Afghanistan's disappearing box cameras
The golden age of box cameras in Afghanistan came when compulsory national service was introduced in the 1950s.
Sun Nov 21 2021
![Seven more PLKN camps to be used as satellite prisons, detention centres Seven more PLKN camps to be used as satellite prisons, detention centres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616770681_PLKN.jpg)
Seven more PLKN camps to be used as satellite prisons, detention centres
Prisons Department director-general Datuk Nordin Muhamad said seven more PLKN camps would be utilised from June 1.
Fri Mar 26 2021
![The bogeyman of academic imperialism in university ranking The bogeyman of academic imperialism in university ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/81574007994_Graduate.jpg)
The bogeyman of academic imperialism in university ranking
The WUR could gauge whether a university is playing the crucial national service role in producing workers or talents of the 21st century.
Wed Feb 24 2021
![Ex-M'sian national swimmer with S'pore PR status jailed for defaulting NS Ex-M'sian national swimmer with S'pore PR status jailed for defaulting NS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612887029_LimChingHwang.jpg)
Ex-M'sian national swimmer with S'pore PR status jailed for defaulting NS
A former Malaysian national swimmer who holds permanent residency in Singapore was given eight weeks' jail today for defaulting on National Service (NS), television news network CNA reported.
Tue Feb 09 2021
![National service programme should make a comeback - Former JLKN DG National service programme should make a comeback - Former JLKN DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/81543830664_TBPLKN.jpg)
National service programme should make a comeback - Former JLKN DG
National unity is more fragile without any structured programmes which he feels would be able to curb the matter from escalating.
Wed Jul 15 2020
!['Zero interference' - Bellew clarifies his reasons for exiting Malaysia Airlines 'Zero interference' - Bellew clarifies his reasons for exiting Malaysia Airlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51506524216_KetuaPegawaiEkseku.jpg)
'Zero interference' - Bellew clarifies his reasons for exiting Malaysia Airlines
Bellew said the "love for country" is why he decided to return to Ryanair.
Wed Oct 18 2017
![Healthy Malaysians below 35 may join PLKN 2.0 Healthy Malaysians below 35 may join PLKN 2.0](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81455521193_PLKN.jpg)
Healthy Malaysians below 35 may join PLKN 2.0
Healthy Malaysians, aged 35 and below, who wish to participate in the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 2.0 can do so by registering themselves at the nearest training camp starting today.
Sat Sep 30 2017
![PLKN database upgraded, second phase of PLKN 2.0 PLKN database upgraded, second phase of PLKN 2.0](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81455521193_PLKN.jpg)
PLKN database upgraded, second phase of PLKN 2.0
Defence Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Baharum said the initiative was aimed at helping former PLKN trainees who were still unemployed or without secure jobs.
Sun Sep 10 2017
![80 per cent of NS trainees accept offer to pursue studies in technical skills 80 per cent of NS trainees accept offer to pursue studies in technical skills](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81455521193_PLKN.jpg)
80 per cent of NS trainees accept offer to pursue studies in technical skills
About 80 per cent of the 6,389 National Service (NS) Training Programme 2.0 Group 1 Series 14/2017 who graduated Sunday, agreed to accept the offer to pursue their studies in technical skills.
Sun May 14 2017
![PLKN 2.0 can produce best top human capital - Hishammuddin PLKN 2.0 can produce best top human capital - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81455521193_PLKN.jpg)
PLKN 2.0 can produce best top human capital - Hishammuddin
The National Service Training Programme 2.0 can have a maximum impact in developing top human capital among the trainees, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said.
Sun Apr 24 2016
![A Tale of Two Fates A Tale of Two Fates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/71450753016_CeritaBanjir.jpg)
A Tale of Two Fates
The hand of fate is indiscriminate, though for some, it can seem deliberately cruel and unfair.
Tue Dec 22 2015
![PLKN Transformation Pilot Project Programme 2.0 to begin on Oct 17 PLKN Transformation Pilot Project Programme 2.0 to begin on Oct 17](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71442165445_HishammuddinHussein.jpg)
PLKN Transformation Pilot Project Programme 2.0 to begin on Oct 17
The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) Transformation Pilot Project Programme 2.0 will begin on Oct 17 involving a total of 410 trainees and 31 instructors.
Thu Oct 08 2015