Kuala lumpur: The 504th Regiment of the Territorial Army has announced a new initiative aimed at providing outdoor training and character-building experiences for students. These educational programs, hosted at Bukit Keteri Camp, will focus on two primary modules: 'Survival Training' and the 'Self-Identity Camp'. These initiatives are designed to equip school students with the necessary physical and mental preparation to face life's challenges.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Istana Arau released a statement highlighting the specific skills taught in these programs. Students will learn crucial survival techniques such as identifying water sources, selecting natural materials for rope-making, and mastering knot-tying and shelter construction. Additionally, the training will cover navigation using compasses and natural indicators, basic first aid, safe movement through hilly terrain, and risk management concerning venomous animals, including identification and emergency response to bites or stings.

Lieutenant Colonel Lasahi Laiji, Deputy Commander of the 504th Regiment, shared this information during the promotional launch of the 'Survival Skills Training' and 'Self-Identity Camp' slated for 2026. The launch event was graced by the children of the Raja Muda of Perlis, who is also the Commander of the regiment, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail. The attendees included Syed Sirajuddin Areeb Putra Al-Haj Jamalullail, the Second Heir to the State of Perlis, Hajah Sharifah Khatreena Nuraniah Jamalullail, and Hajah Sharifah Farah Adriana Jamalullail.

The statement also revealed that in 2024, 3,276 students from 42 schools participated in the training, while 780 students from seven schools took part last year. These programs are aimed at building character and preparing students for real-world challenges. During the event, the royal siblings received briefings from officers and members of the 504th Regiment and personally engaged in the training techniques to enhance their preparedness for emergencies.