The defence minister says the programme, established during Dr Mahathir Mohamad's first stint as prime minister, is 'not a complete failure'.
Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu says the NS programme could continue with a lower budget and better curriculum. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu says the National Service (NS) programme will be reviewed in efforts to reduce its budget and reevaluate its effectiveness.
He said the programme, a brainchild of Dr Mahathir Mohamad during his first tenure as prime minister from 1981 to 2003, was “not a complete failure”.
“We will look at it seriously, especially the curriculum, as we want it to emphasise on the young generation and instil unity,” he said.
Speaking at a press conference attended by selected media at his ministry today, he said it was his personal view that the programme should continue.
He said the youth had shown their patriotism by voting in the May 9 election.
“The young who work overseas also came back to vote. They want the future of the country to be better.”
He noted however that the majority of youth who attended the NS programme were Malays.
“We want the Chinese, Indians and natives from Sabah and Sarawak to join in the programme,” he said.
He added that the ministry might look to Japan for methods to instil discipline and patriotism in citizens. -FMT
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