Nasional Service?

My youngest girl, is selected to join the Nasional Service. How's her reaction? Well, initially, she refused it and told me that she would rather go to college instead. 

At that time, it was before her SPM. I told her to forget about it and concentrate on her preparation for her exam. She just finished her exam on Tuesday.  Yesterday we went to collect her passport. Yesterday night, my friend called me and told me that she had checked for my girl and found out that she's selected for the first batch.

Now, she's thinking hard if she wants to join in or pursue her studies in the college. But in my opinion, I would rather she goes for the Nasional Service. It would be fun.

I assured her that she would enjoy it as I had been to such camp before when I was still a teacher. Anyway, it's up to her whether she wants to go or defer it..I will respect her choice..

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  1. CloudiaNovember 29, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Very thoughtful mother you are, and interesting to us foreigners to know more of your great country. I wish her all good things.




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  2. ReanaclaireNovember 29, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Yes, always hear it was fun in the NS... my girl didnt get it so were her brothers.. might as well.. if the place is not too far, then she can come back or you can go there to visit her too..

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    1. wennNovember 29, 2012 at 9:12 AM

      Hers will be in Penang..I told her I will visit her if she's there..

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  3. linaNovember 29, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I still think NS is a waste of taxpayers money :[

    Because does it really I still patriotism and unity in that short months that we somehow we can't do during their schooling years? :-S

    Sorry just my opinion because if just for fun, I'll pay on my own to let them have fun, thanks.

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    1. YannieNovember 29, 2012 at 12:15 PM

      I agree with lina. She has a point here.

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    2. Small KucingNovember 29, 2012 at 1:55 PM

      and am also worried about the danger of NS. EVery year there is sure to have some incidents.

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    3. yvonneNovember 29, 2012 at 3:25 PM

      They should have only let the boys join NS. There are many bad incidents, meow~

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    4. wennNovember 29, 2012 at 10:39 PM

      Yes, boys should be sent instead of girls..

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  4. [SK]November 29, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    is this compulsory or voluntary when you have you listed?? seems like you can choose not to go for the national service as i read on??

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    1. Small KucingNovember 29, 2012 at 1:55 PM

      ya wor..Am curious also. I thought it's compulsory. Can choose not to go?

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    2. yvonneNovember 29, 2012 at 3:26 PM

      I thought it's compulsary or you'll be forfeit if didn't go.

      How do you escape it, wenn?

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    3. wennNovember 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM

      It's compulsory when chosen but one can defer it to a later date if one goes for studies.

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    4. Twilight ManNovember 30, 2012 at 4:17 PM

      It is like a lucky draw! You have to serve when your name is picked!

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  5. [SK]November 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    yeah, like what i said, it would be just FUN if she joins the national service.. well, i cannot think of other practical things it can bring besides just having fun.. haha!!

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  6. [SK]November 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    yeah, just let your girl make her own decision, you will just give your opinions.. afterall she is the one going.. :)

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  7. YannieNovember 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Wenn, I will pray to the God that my girls won't get selected in future. I pray this NS has been cancelled when my girls have grown up.

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    1. linaNovember 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM

      At the rate our government flip-flops about making decision, maybe by the time our kids are of age, no more lah... but maybe will change into other "money making ventures" for cronies. So, cannot say also.

      On the positive side, NS gives chance for people to make money lor. Camp site. Transportation. Catering. Uniforms. Service fees. Untung wor...

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    2. Small KucingNovember 29, 2012 at 1:57 PM

      dont be so sure, Lina. I think this NS will be here to stay. Afetr all, like you mentioned...it's a channel of making money leh.

      Eh service fees? we have to pay punya ka? I thought government kau tim?

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    3. wennNovember 29, 2012 at 10:42 PM

      the participants will be given some allowance..

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  8. YannieNovember 29, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I was terrified by many horrible news in the press. So I don't like my girls going there. If I have a son, may be I won't mind to let him join NS. But girls, ... i just feel uneasy.

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    1. Small KucingNovember 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM

      girls or boys also will feel uneasy leh.

      Like every year there are sure news of ahem ahem....

      me too will not be so keen let J go for NS.

      Camping is only 1 week...but NS is more than that

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    2. yvonneNovember 29, 2012 at 3:27 PM

      NS is 3-month long, right?

      I also pray day and night so that my kids are spared from NS. I don't see the benefit of joining it, except for fun (and waste of time, sorry~)

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    3. wennNovember 29, 2012 at 10:43 PM

      those who came back from NS had fun and they didn't regret it..

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    4. Twilight ManNovember 30, 2012 at 4:19 PM

      Aiyo!!! All this Taiping Mamas prayed so hard!!! Wkakakakakaa...

      It will toughen your kids up to become better citizens. I wished they will make the NS for 2 years like Singapore!

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    5. Twilight ManNovember 30, 2012 at 4:20 PM

      Our NS is like peanuts and everyone enjoyed themselves! Only the rich and wealthy kids suffered like hell. Too pampered!

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  9. MEcoyNovember 29, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    well i know nothing about that national service is that some sort of military training for girls or something?
    is she randomly chosen or it has something to do with here academics?

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  10. MEcoyNovember 29, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    in my point of view college has a broader range i mean it could be applied everywhere it was a great addition to her credentials which can help her a lot on finding a job

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  11. MEcoyNovember 29, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    but though we can set aside the fact that being on that national service will make her someone better

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    1. wennNovember 29, 2012 at 10:45 PM

      true..they will learn to be brave and independent..

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  12. MEcoyNovember 29, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    im curious of what she would choose it just nice for a mom to let her kid decide for this issue
    i mean this would let her grow on her own

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  13. MEcoyNovember 29, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    have a pleasant day wenn, happy blogging and god bless you and your girl take the best of care always

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  14. Small KucingNovember 29, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Good move to let your girl make her choice whether she wants join NS or go college.

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  15. HayleyNovember 29, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Hmm actually if for me, I'll be in deep dilemma too!
    NS havent got started during my batch, but I think it'd be fun to join, but at the same times, can be quite dangerous for a girl.. You know la, nothing is guaranteed!

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  16. இ Baŋäŋaz இNovember 30, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Yeah heard of the bad publicity just have to be extra careful. For me I sure would like to join NS but they sure to reject me haha

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