Jail Time Fine Await National Service No Shows Trainees Warned

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 Trainees must report to the relevant national service training camp by 12pm tomorrow, as stated in their call-up letters.
The failure of trainees to report for national service training without a valid reason is a punishable offence. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The defence ministry has reminded individuals selected for the national service training programme (PLKN) that those who do not show up without a valid reason could be punished with jail time and a fine
The ministry’s national service department said trainees must report to the PLKN camp by 12pm tomorrow, as stated in their call-up letters.
“Failure to report for duty without a valid reason, or evidence of health issues confirmed by a medical expert, is considered as defying orders,” it said in a statement.
The department added that those who disobey orders can be punished under Section 18(1) of the National Service Training Act, which provides for a maximum RM3,000 fine, up to six months in prison, or both, if convicted.
It added that inciting or persuading trainees to not show up for PLKN is also an offence under Section 19(2) of the Act, also punishable by a maximum fine of RM3,000, up to six months in prison, or both, upon conviction.
Earlier this week, there were reports that 206 PLKN trainees failed to show up at their respective camps on Monday. They have until 12pm tomorrow to report in.
Last Sunday, it was reported that male trainees are based at the 505 Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Pekan, Pahang, and female trainees at the 515 Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Kuala Lumpur.
PLKN is being gradually reintroduced in its third iteration to foster patriotism, unity and personal resilience among Malaysian youth, while equipping them with the physical and mental fortitude to face life’s challenges. -  FMT

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