By Doreen Ling
SIBU, Nov 15: The School Youth Cadet Corps (KRS) in Sibu has been urged to increase its training sessions from once a year to at least two or three times annually, with police and military personnel brought in to strengthen members’ knowledge of discipline, crime prevention, and national defence.
The call came from Dudong incumbent Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, who said more frequent training was necessary to reinforce the values of discipline, integrity, and leadership among KRS members, particularly students who would eventually become the next generation of leaders.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2026 KRS Management Enhancement Course at a hotel here today, he said the programme should not be limited to an annual activity but should provide regular opportunities for students to refresh their knowledge and strengthen their understanding of their responsibilities as uniformed personnel.
“Teachers should consider organising such programmes two to three times a year to continually reinforce these values among students and refresh their understanding of how we should move forward,” he said.
He also proposed inviting officers from the police criminal investigation division to future KRS courses to brief members on crime-related matters, while military personnel could share their knowledge and experience in defending the country.
Tiong, who is also the federal Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, stressed that participation in uniformed organisations should go beyond wearing uniforms, as members must demonstrate discipline, integrity, and leadership through their conduct and commitment.
He reminded teachers that they had an important responsibility to set an example for students, emphasising that educators must first practise discipline themselves before expecting the younger generation to uphold the same values.
He further challenged KRS Sibu to translate its slogan, ‘KRS Sibu is the best’, into reality by demonstrating its standards and capabilities to the rest of the country. — DayakDaily
