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Pause PLKN 3.0, suggests PSSC, citing costs and lack of clear objectives

Chairman Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah highlights flaws in 70% military module and 30% civic module which will be taught under new programme

Two-week PLKN 3.0 trial run to start Jan 2025 with volunteers

Adly Zahary says this is done to assess programme’s effectiveness, make adjustments before full run in June

RM50 juta untuk PLKN 3.0

KUALA LUMPUR - Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) 3.0 akan dimulakan secara rintis dengan konsep baharu melibatkan peruntukan RM50 juta ringgit. Peruntukan itu, kata Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim adalah untuk lepasan...

Penyasaran subsidi diesel, kepengerusian Asean antara tumpuan Dewan Rakyat hari ini

Penyasaran subsidi diesel dan kepengerusian ASEAN antara tumpuan persidangan Dewan Rakyat hari ini.

PLKN 3.0 should move forward with improvements, say past trainees

Former National Service trainees have lauded the government's latest decision to revive the National Service Training Programme (PLKN), while suggesting for more improvements to be made. 

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement