Seremban: Non-Malays are being encouraged to join the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to strengthen national defence while building a disciplined and promising career. Negeri Sembilan MAF Indian Veterans Association (PERIM) chairman Major (Rtd) K Ranney highlighted the various opportunities available within the force during the Warriors’ Day memorial ceremony at the Seremban War Memorial.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Major Ranney emphasized that joining the military not only builds resilience and identity but also offers opportunities in career fields such as technical, logistics, medical, and engineering. She noted that the MAF consists of three branches: the Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy, and Royal Malaysian Air Force, each offering numerous career specialisations.

Major Ranney addressed misconceptions about military service, stating that while combat training is provided, many roles do not involve direct combat. She stressed the broader scope of military careers, which encompass a range of expertise.

The event, attended by State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Nicole Tan Lee Koon and over 50 MAF veterans from various communities, aimed to honor national heroes and celebrate the contributions of the armed forces. Major Ranney acknowledged the challenges of military training but emphasized the immense satisfaction that comes with completing it.

The inaugural programme also served to educate the younger generation about the sacrifices made by security forces in safeguarding the nation’s peace. Major Ranney expressed the importance of such events in instilling knowledge and fostering a deeper love for the nation among the youth.