SEREMBAN: The National Service programme may be used to instil discipline in troubled youth.
Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop said a suggestion to admit such youth into the programme had met with a positive response from the National Service Department.
"I think it is a good idea. These youth will benefit from participating in the programme because the programme modules are designed to instil a sense of discipline, morality and responsibility," said Abu Seman.
He said the department would look into the criteria for admission and how to fit them into the programme.
"I think the department will have no problem accommodating these troubled youth. This is a preventive measure that we can use to stop them from getting involved in social ills," Abu Seman said.
He said said this after opening a National Service programme at Kem PLKN Sri Perkasa in Mantin near here yesterday. Among those present were National Service Training Department director-general Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil and National Service icon angkasawan Major Dr Faiz Khaleed.
Yesterday was Dr Faiz's first visit to a national service camp since he was designated as the programme's icon by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak on March 2.
"We want the trainees to look at Dr Faiz as a role model so that they will be motivated to succeed in life. We might also designate more successful people as icons," said Abu Seman.
Abdul Hadi said Dr Faiz would visit as many camps as possible to meet the trainees and join in their activities.
"However, as Dr Faiz is a busy man, we have divided the visits into zones, namely the North, South, East and West. He will visit a few camps in each zone," said Abdul Hadi.
Dr Faiz said he was looking forward to the visits."I believe I can build a bond with the trainees by joining in their activities. Once a bond has been established, it would be easier for me to talk to them and get the message across," said Dr Faiz.
Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop said a suggestion to admit such youth into the programme had met with a positive response from the National Service Department.
"I think it is a good idea. These youth will benefit from participating in the programme because the programme modules are designed to instil a sense of discipline, morality and responsibility," said Abu Seman.
He said the department would look into the criteria for admission and how to fit them into the programme.
"I think the department will have no problem accommodating these troubled youth. This is a preventive measure that we can use to stop them from getting involved in social ills," Abu Seman said.
He said said this after opening a National Service programme at Kem PLKN Sri Perkasa in Mantin near here yesterday. Among those present were National Service Training Department director-general Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil and National Service icon angkasawan Major Dr Faiz Khaleed.
Yesterday was Dr Faiz's first visit to a national service camp since he was designated as the programme's icon by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak on March 2.
"We want the trainees to look at Dr Faiz as a role model so that they will be motivated to succeed in life. We might also designate more successful people as icons," said Abu Seman.
Abdul Hadi said Dr Faiz would visit as many camps as possible to meet the trainees and join in their activities.
"However, as Dr Faiz is a busy man, we have divided the visits into zones, namely the North, South, East and West. He will visit a few camps in each zone," said Abdul Hadi.
Dr Faiz said he was looking forward to the visits."I believe I can build a bond with the trainees by joining in their activities. Once a bond has been established, it would be easier for me to talk to them and get the message across," said Dr Faiz.
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