For the first time, Khor Jia Onn will miss the traditional Chinese New Year reunion dinner and home-cooked meals with his family next month, as he celebrates the festival in an army camp environment. The 17-year-old began his 45-day National Service Training Programme 3.0 at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment Camp near here today. The camp is scheduled to host several festive activities during Chinese New Year," he told reporters at the camp today. My son was prepared to attend the national service programme even though it falls during Chinese New Year. Khor, Ivan and Ahmad Darwis were among some 500 trainees who registered at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment Camp here today for the first session of the national service programme this year.

Source: New Strait Times January 17, 2026 06:58 UTC