AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.
Tue Feb 04 2025

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

Parliament: 13 PLKN camps converted into satellite prisons
Ismail Mohamed said the satellite prisons were to isolate new inmates before being transferred to main prisons.
Tue Sep 28 2021

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

PLKN, Wawasan Camps to be used as temporary detention and quarantine centre for PATI - Muhyiddin
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said it is part of the government's immediate action to reduce congestion and the spread of COVID-19 in detention depots.
Thu Feb 04 2021

COVID-19: Temporary hospital to be opened at Sungai Udang Prison
Melaka Hospital, the only hospital treating COVID-19 patients in the state, could only accommodate 14 prisoners at any one time.
Sun Nov 01 2020

Immigration Dept takes proactive steps in curbing COVID-19
The detention depots could no longer accommodate the increasing number of illegal immigrants.
Thu Oct 01 2020

APM personnel as main trainers for new programme to replace PLKN, BTN
APM personnel would be the main trainers, assisted by the Malaysian Armed Forces and several other ministries such as the Youth and Sports Ministry.
Fri Aug 21 2020

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

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
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

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

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

Five new modules, three sub-modules incorporated to revitalise National Service
The government will introduce five modules and three sub-modules in the National Service Training Programme 2.0 transformation in an effort to inject new impetus to the programme.
Sun Sep 27 2015

PLKN 2.0 is second chance for those not making it to university
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the ministry was currently transforming PLKN assisted by the Performance Management & Delivery Unit and the Youth and Sport Ministry.
Thu Sep 03 2015

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025