:Increase on TA members show commitment by Sabahan on security: Liew

TAWAU: New recruits in the Territorial Army (TA) has shown an increase in number due to the enthusiasm shown by local Sabahan to join the fold especially in the East Coast of the state and this has also shown the commitment by the locals in helping in the security of the state.

The participation by such members however require more commitment from them as they need to know their obligation in wearing the military uniform and the role they play in ensuring the safety of the state.

Brigadier General Datuk Liew Yun Fah in his address to 139 new recruits parade held at the 7th Malay Regiment Army parade ground recently stressed that they should be committed in acquiring skills needed thus they could compliment the existing regular force from any possible conflict which might take place in the future.

`Let me stress that it is not easy to train a civilian into a trained soldier but your commitment in the one month training has made the job easier’, Liew who is also the commanding officer of the 516th Regiment of the East Coast Territorial Army stated to the new recruit comprising of citizens from the district, Lahad Datu and Sandakan.

Liew added that to be a soldier require them to be mentally ready as a soldier, to have vast knowledge on military knowledge, a strong discipline attitude and maintaining a good image. He said that the basic training which only lasted one month but members should at every moment of the training to learn what they can in the art of military tactics and know how.

Also present during the ceremony were Lieutenant Colonel Ajis Sharif, the commanding officer of the 7th Malay Regiment and Major (K) Haji Salsidu Ibrahim.