{
  "id": 17882232,
  "title": "After 8 attempts, these triplets have finally become soldiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/after-8-attempts-these-triplets-have-finally-become-soldiers-17882232",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T23:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/11/03/after-8-attempts-these-triplets-have-finally-become-soldiers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Identical triplets Muhammad Nuriman, Nuramin, and Nurnaim Irwan finally achieved their dream of becoming soldiers after eight failed attempts. The 21-year-old siblings first attempted to join the armed forces in 2023, after graduating from high school. However, they were initially rejected due to not meeting the minimum height requirement. Despite this setback, they persisted and made seven more applications, including one to the Royal Malaysian Navy. In a positive change, the military revised its height requirement from 162cm to 157cm, making the triplets eligible. At 158cm tall, all three were able to join the Malaysian Army.\n\nGrowing up, the brothers were inspired by their grandfather, Ismail Ujang, an 80-year-old former navy officer who served for 25 years. Their grandfather's stories about his service, including encounters with pirates, sparked their interest in military life. The triplets' mother, Yusnizah Yusof, supported their dreams, frequently accompanying them to selection exercises in Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, and Pahang. After completing six months of basic military training together in Port Dickson, the brothers were posted to different locations across the country. While they now face separation, the triplets remain determined, acknowledging that their shared journey has prepared them for this new phase.",
  "summary": "Muhammad Nuriman, Nuramin and Nurnaim chased the same childhood ambition for years - and finally made it through on their ninth try.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}