:516th Regiment program to boost more Chinese intake

TAWAU: The 516th Regiment of the Territorial Army welcomed guests numbering nearing a hundred from Malaysian Chinese in a historical event to promote the regiment last Saturday.

Among the associations attending the program were from the Sabah Chinese Associations’ Union and students from Sabah Chinese High School apart from a large number of individuals. Commanding officer of the regiment, Brigadier General Datuk Liew Yun Fah together with his deputy commander Lt. Colonel Mohd. Samin Haji Mohd. Sih welcomes the guests. The program presented exhibition, show and briefing to the visitors.

The program to promote the role of Territorial Army and encourage more Malaysian Chinese to join the establishment and it is believe to be the first ever program conducted by such regiment in the country for such purpose.

Liew said the aim of the program is clear, to encourage more Chinese Malaysian to join the fold. Among the show presented was from the regiment’s Unarmed Fighting.

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