:TA interact with general public

TAWAU, The 516th Regiment of the Territorial Army (TA) will continue to conduct exercises to boost their readiness to serve the country while at the same time having such training at places where they can interact with the general public.

Brigadier General Datuk Liew Yun Fah who is the commanding officer of the regiment said that the two matters are important as it would help members of the TA to be capable while exposing their activities to the general public and this can help encourage more Sabahan to join their fold. Liew was at the San Shui’s National Service camp (NS) to see over 100 new recruit of TA taking part in the flying fox exercise held yesterday afternoon. He said such interaction would permit youth of today to see for themselves the purpose and duties of these Weekend Warriors.

`We are always looking for Sabahan to join our fold so that we could continue to assist and support our regular army at any time’, he explained.

He also said that Sabahan joining them has the advantage as they know the geographic scenario of Sabah and this added knowledge will ensure that they can help protect the country more effectively when needed. Over 130 new recruit took part in the training of the flying fox.

Liew at the same time also took time off to chat with youngsters participating in the NS program there.