Is The Armed Forces An Appealing Career Choice?

Nik Mohamed Rashid Nik Zurin, Former Researcher of Defence and National Security Issues | Major Mior Rosli, President, Pertubuhan Suara Patriotik Rakyat Malaysia

30-Mar-23 18:00

Is The Armed Forces An Appealing Career Choice?

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Would you join the Armed Forces? Do people see this as a viable career? We're asking this after the Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan fielded a question in Parliament about whether the Malaysian Armed Forces could be the answer to youth unemployment. First, we discuss the push and pull factors that determine whether people want a career in this field. Then later - is it realistically appealing for young people?

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Produced by: Kelly Anissa, Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

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Categories: government

Tags: army, veteran, military, malaysian armed forces, youth, unemployment, parliament, Tok Mat,

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