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J-Hope, of South Korea's BTS, finishes military service

J-Hope, of South Korea's BTS, finishes military service

J-Hope is the second member of the seven-member group to wrap up the mandatory national service that has put their music careers on hold.
Thu Oct 17 2024
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The hand of fate is indiscriminate, though for some, it can seem deliberately cruel and unfair.
Tue Dec 22 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024