Pekan: All trainees under the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 Series 2/2025, which begins today, will undergo the same training modules, despite being placed in two separate camps based on gender. National Service Training Department (JLKN) director-general, Major General Datuk Ya’cob Samiran, stated that male trainees are based at the 505 Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Pekan, Pahang, while female trainees are at the 515 Territorial Army Regiment Camp.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Major General Ya’cob clarified that there is no difference in the training content, with any variations only relating to the physical capabilities and health conditions of the individual trainees. He explained that physical training will be conducted in stages and based on increasing levels of difficulty, during a media briefing after observing the registration of female trainees at the 515 Territorial Army Camp.
He further added that the core structure of the training modules has been retained, with several enhancements compared to those used in PLKN 3.0 Series 1/2025. The training modules remain 70 percent military-based and 30 percent national identity components, with slight enhancements in execution through more hands-on practical sessions.
Commenting on the registration process, Ya’cob noted that 550 trainees, comprising 350 males and 200 females, are expected to participate in this PLKN session, which runs for 45 days until June 24. He mentioned that the registration process is expected to take two to three days, as many trainees have requested late registration due to issues such as camp location or personal preparedness.
Ya’cob stated that JLKN is open to accepting voluntary trainees, subject to available slots, confirming that 30 voluntary participants have already registered. Previously, 116 trainees completed the PLKN 3.0 Series 1/2025, which ran from January 12 to February 25 at the 515 Territorial Army Regiment Camp, involving 73 male and 43 female trainees aged between 18 and 25.
The gradual reintroduction of the national service programme aims to foster patriotism, national unity, and personal resilience among Malaysian youth, while equipping them with the physical and mental fortitude to face life’s challenges.
Meanwhile, JLKN deputy director-general (Training Sector) Brigadier General Zainudin Bahari reported that the number of trainees at the Rejimen 505 Askar Wataniah Camp in Pekan exceeded the number of complete registration documents received. Based on their list, 179 male trainees had submitted all the required documents, but 206 trainees have reported for duty, including some from Sabah and Sarawak.
Although the registration has closed, Zainudin mentioned they are still allowing late arrivals to register until noon on May 16. He added that the camp, designated for male trainees only, has a capacity for up to 350 trainees.