The Borneo Post

Ex-servicemen urged to remain as nation’s asset

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SIBU: Retired and soon-to-retire soldiers have been urged to continue to be valuable assets of the nation.

Commander of Ninth Malaysian Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Dato Subari Tomo made this call during a gathering for the retired and soon- to- retire servicemen at Mile 10 Oya Road Rascom Camp here recently.

He said their invaluable service to the nation could not be replaced, reiteratin­g his call to them to continue to live a healthy life after retirement.

“You are our nation’s valuable assets.

“Do not take retirement as an excuse to live a passive life at home,” he stressed, reminding them to continue to lead a healthy lifestyle and be useful to the community.

“Trust yourself – believe that all your experience and knowledge gained here have high value and are needed in the society, especially among the youngsters.

“It’s important for the ex-soldiers to be creative in thinking in effort to continue to earn a living after retirement.”

At the gathering, Subari presented appreciati­on awards to six former servicemen, eight personnel involved in the transition exercises and 41 set to undergo the transition programme.

A transition programme is one tailored for soldiers before the end of their services by providing them with skills in preparatio­n for a civilian life.

 ??  ?? Subari (left) presents the appreciati­on award to an army retiree.
Subari (left) presents the appreciati­on award to an army retiree.

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