as you can see in the title above is PLKN life. For those who doesn't know what PLKN means,
it actually means National Service, which is Program Latihan Khidmat Negara.
And yes, I am one of the so call LUCKY one that got selected to join the national service
programme. At first I feel so frustrated as many of my buddies and friends are not selected, and
I was thinking why am I the one who is selected?! But in the end I accepted the fact that I have to
report to camp on the 3rd of January 2013. My training duration is from 3rd of January till 16th
March 2013.
With my heavy footsteps, I step into Kem Puncak Permai, Tondong, Bau. The first week was
orientation. I felt bored and lonely on the first night in my dorm, (P7) by the way, my company is
DELTA. Boys are known as wira while girls are known as wirawati in camp. Got some friends
from KL on the second day and was trilled. Then continue on with the
training, we've done two kind of training inside the camp, which is physical training and mental
training.
In physical training, we have drill marching, flying fox (high ropes), obstacles, low ropes, water
training, GUN SHOOTING, camping in the jungle and many more. It is really fun when it comes
to physical training.
And for mental training, we attend classes. Classes about our country, friends, ourselves,
teamwork and many more. Fun but sometimes it can get really boring and well, like in
pre-schools :P
Carry on~ we also have outing such as attending functions like My Beautiful Malaysia, or
visiting to Sarawak cultural village, we also have community service. In camp, we have
performances on special nights such as Chinese new year.
As for our uniforms, we have Baju Kelas, which is used for class and mostly for attending talks
and also fellowships for Christians.
We also have Baju PT. which is for sports and community service as we need to move about
and work in comfortable clothes.
Last but not least, our full celoreng!! This is our uniform for marching, and physical training to
prevent to be hurt and it is also our symbolic as a trainee in the camp. It is similar to the army's
but in blue colour. ( my favourite colour :P)
There are many friendly teachers and coach in the camp so don't you worry about a thing! They
also provide medical treatment for those who are sick or injured. Our schedule in camp can be
really packed sometimes. It can be really tired but fun because you do everything with your
friends.
Our schedule is almost similar everyday. This is our daily routine :
1. PT Pagi. 5:45 a.m.
2. Breakfast 7:00 a.m.
3. Kelas 8:00 a.m.
4. Minum Pagi 10:00 a.m.
5. Continue with kelas 10:30 a.m.
6. Lunch 12:00 p.m.
7. Rest time till 2:00 p.m.
8. Physical activities 2:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m.
9. Minum petang 4:00 p.m.
10. Riadah / Sports 5:00 p.m.
11. Dinner 6:00 p.m.
12. Roll call / fellowship 8:00 p.m.
13. minum malam around 8:30-9:30 p.m.
14. Lights off 10:30 p.m.
On sundays, except for muslims, others are sent to their churches and temple for sunday
service.
I've never knew that it is sad to leave camp on the last day. I admit, I cried so
hard. The saddest part is that I have to be apart with my KL friends :( we can't meet up like
other friends in kuching. They are so far away. I went to the airport that day to send them off :(
The atmosphere is really sad and down. Till today, the memories we shared are still freshly in
mind. I won't forget you guys! Keep in touch!! :')
As a conclusion, my PLKN life was fun thrilling and very very memorable! I will treasure this
beautiful and fun experience in my life.
Here are some photos during my training :)
Our family photo. My favorite one! most of them are from KL :( I miss them!!
Our visit to Sarawak cultural village.
The sunset view from my dorm.
Went Gun shooting with full celoreng.
A visit to Cats.fm .
Our Closing Ceremony.
In our dorm, our last picture before they are sent off to the airport.
Chinese New Year celebration.
