Kuala lumpur: Students of the Royal Military College (RMC) have been reminded to uphold the institution's core pledge of 'Serve to Lead' as the foundation for producing future national leaders guided by trust and responsibility. Acting Chief of the Armed Forces Admiral Tan Sri Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain emphasized the importance of placing service above self-interest, aligning with the leadership philosophy instilled at the college.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Admiral Zulhelmy stated that leadership is rooted in trust and responsibility rather than power and rank. He urged the students to internalize values such as integrity, courage, and competence. He highlighted the evolving demands of leadership, which now require not only academic excellence but also an awareness of social issues, public welfare, and global challenges. His remarks were made at the RMC Annual Parade 2026, which involved 361 students at Kem Perdana Sungai Besi.

The event was attended by prominent figures including Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, Army Chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, and Air Force Chief General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris. During the ceremony, Admiral Zulhelmy presented awards to students excelling in academics, sports, and military training. Wan Aqlan Muqree Wan Azizi received the Board of Governors Award, Muhammad A'lim Uzair Mohd Khairi was honored with the Director of Studies Award, Rayyan Haqeem Khairul Azmizal earned the Commandant's Award, and Hazmi Aniq Mohd Asri was awarded the Defence Minister's Award.