By Syed Jaymal Zahiid - The Malaysian InsiderKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — Eight National Service (NS) camps have been closed for violating guidelines set by the Defence Ministry, its minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid said today.
He said these camps were either suspended or have had their contract terminated due to guideline violations.
"We have issued new guidelines. Problematic camps have been issued a notice of closure. The remaining camps are those that have been approved as they followed the guidelines," he told reporters after launching this term's NS.
He, however, did not reveal what the violations were.
"We have no intention of being harsh on them but because of the well-being of our children, we want them to have the best facilities," said the minister.
There were 87 camps operating the NS initially but only 79 are in service following the closure of the eight camps.
A total of 120,000 trainees have been assigned for NS training this year.
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