In Malaysia, all 18-year-olds may be required to complete National Service

Malaysians debate the merits of their National Service Training Programme-- three months of friendship, bad food, patriotism and outdoor adventures.

By Annie Ling for Khabar Southeast Asia

June 11, 2012

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