Budget strain and safety risks dominate discussions around the controversial National Service plan
Mohamad Faisol emphasised the programme’s role as a platform for nurturing racial harmony and patriotism among youths. – SYED AZAHAR SYED OSMAN/THESUNAs the government prepares to relaunch the National Service Programme 3.0 in January, concerns about its safety, effectiveness and budget allocations remain prominent in public discourse.
He also said the programme failed to foster racial unity, pointing to ongoing inequalities in the matriculation quota system. He emphasised the programme’s role as a platform for nurturing racial harmony and patriotism among Malaysian youths, educating all races and ethnicities to foster mutual understanding and relationships.years, underscore the urgency of reintroducing the programme.
Addressing budgetary concerns, he said national stability and identity cannot be measured in monetary terms. As the programme readies for its trial phase, he urged the public and NGOs to support the initiative, stressing its potential to bring positive change to the nation. Reflecting on his tenure, he acknowledged challenges during the earlier phases but emphasised the need to focus on its future.
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