Malaysia legislation
Section 24
Section 24
Terms of enlistment
(1)
The term for which a person enlisting in the regular forces may be enlisted shall be such a term, beginning with the date of his attestation, as is mentioned in the following provisions of this section.
(2)
Where the person enlisting has attained the age of eighteen years, the said term shall be—
(a)
such term not exceeding twelve years as may be prescribed, being a term of full-time service; or
(b)
such term not exceeding twelve years as may be prescribed, being as to such part thereof as may be prescribed a term of full-time service and as to the remainder a term of service in the reserve.
(3)
Where the person enlisting has not attained the age of eighteen years, the said term shall be—
(a)
a term ending with the expiration of such period not exceeding twelve years as may be prescribed, beginning with the date on which he attains such age, being a term of full-time service; or
(b)
a term ending with the expiration of such period as aforesaid, being as to such part thereof as may be prescribed a term of full-time service and as to the remainder a term of service in the reserve.
Armed Forces 35
Non-application of sections 24, 25 and 26