19/05/2026
FT CLUB Badan Beruniform Series #4: Kadet Remaja Sekolah (KRS)
Did you know KRS started with just 20 students in a single KL school — and has since grown into one of the most established school uniformed bodies in Malaysia?
Kadet Remaja Sekolah (KRS) was founded on 27 June 1987 by En. Muhammad Thani Bin Sha'aban at Sekolah Menengah Raja Abdullah, Jalan Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. It started under the name Kadet Putera Islam Malaysia (KPIM), a uniformed unit open only to the school's Islamic Students Association — beginning with just 20 Form 1 and Form 2 students. By 1989, other schools in the Federal Territories joined in, and by 1993, 53 secondary schools nationwide had already established the unit.
In October 1993, the Ministry of Education made a landmark decision: rename it Kadet Remaja Sekolah (KRS) and open membership to all races, both male and female. The official national launch followed on 20 June 1995, officiated by the then-Minister of Education, Dato' Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, at the very school where it all began.
The goal? To build students who are disciplined, principled, and community-driven — captured in KRS's three-core motto:
🔹 ILMU (Knowledge) — intellectual and skill development
🔹 IMAN (Faith) — strong values and character
🔹 AMAL (Practice) — turning discipline into daily action
Training covers kawad kaki, camping, jungle navigation, first aid, and obstacle courses — all managed by teacher-officers under the Ministry of Education.
And of course… the uniform
KRS members are instantly recognisable in their signature dark green uniform — a sharp, structured look complete with beret, name tag, rank badges, and lanyard. For formal occasions, members add gloves and additional insignia, reflecting rank and pride within the unit.
Fun fact
KRS also has a primary school arm — Tunas Kadet Remaja Sekolah (TKRS) — making it one of the few Badan Beruniform in Malaysia with structured programmes from primary through secondary school. The journey starts early!
Latest development
In June 2025, the Perkhemahan Madani KRS & TKRS at the national level was held at Kem Bina Semangat Yayasan Selangor, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor — organised by the Ministry of Education's Sports, Co-Curricular and Arts Division. A strong sign that KRS continues to thrive at the highest level.
Learn more:
> https://www.krscyber.org.my/
>https://www.krscyber.org.my/files/BUKU-PANDUAN-PENGURUSAN-KRS-KPM.-2022.pdf
> https://karesma-krs.blogspot.com/2013/10/sejarah-penubuhan-kadet-remaja-sekolah.html
> https://jpwpl.gov.my/sanasini/archives/13689
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Kadet Remaja Sekolah dan Tunas Kadet Remaja Sekolah adalah pasukan beruniform yang diujudkan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.