KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has held various initiatives, including an information campaign, to attract youths to pursue a career with Mindef and the Armed Forces.
Deputy Defence Minister, Adly Zahari, said that the Mindef and Army booth opened at the Madani Government's One Year Anniversary Programme at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, will give visitors exposure to various career opportunities.
"I want the younger generation to open their eyes to the careers available, so those interested in joining the Armed Forces should come to the Mindef booth.
"At the Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme, we can also see the achievements shown by the Veterans Affairs Department, as well as the exhibition of sophisticated assets owned by the Armed Forces," he told Bernama here today (December 8).
Adly said that youths were less exposed and lacked knowledge about potential careers with Mindef and the Armed Forces, which resulted in a lack of interest for them to join.
The three-day Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme, held at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium here, starting today (December 8), is to promote the new policies and initiatives introduced by the Unity Government, since taking over the country's administration on November 24 last year.
It also aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the government's direction and to build trust and confidence between the government and the people through regular reporting of achievements. --BERNAMA
