{
  "id": 2952132,
  "title": "PLKN 3.0 expands to eight camps ahead of Series 4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/plkn-3-0-expands-to-eight-camps-ahead-of-series-4",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T05:46:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1517698/plkn-30-expands-eight-camps-ahead-series-4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The National Service Training Department (JLKN) is set to expand the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 by opening five new camps ahead of Series 4, according to a report from New Straits Times. These new facilities will be established in Bukit Pinang, Kedah; Hutan Melintang, Perak; and Sungai Durian in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, as well as two camps in collaboration with the People's Volunteer Corps (Rela) in Bukit Selambau, Kedah, and Sabah. This expansion aims to surpass the original target of 4,200 trainees for the year and aims to train up to 25,400 trainees annually when all planned camps are operational. The initiative is part of a low-cost, high-impact approach, utilizing shared assets among government agencies to achieve better results with minimal resources.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}