Army Soldier (Perajurit Muda)
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Soldier in the Malaysian Army, enlisted after SPM or SVM and trained for six months at PUSASDA before joining a unit.
You can enter this career straight after SPM. A degree is optional, not required.
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Where you'd usually workA guarded gate or checkpoint
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Pay in the private market
Monthly pay from fresh grad to mid-career, from the salary guide cited on this page.
Entry
Government pay isn't shown: we haven't yet sourced the SSPA civil-service salary tables, and we won't estimate them.
Job demand outlook
Steady, reliable demand: a consistent number of openings.
Your readiness
How your current SPM subjects line up with this career.
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Post-SPM pathways with programmes in this career's fields. Tap one to see real programmes and entry requirements.
TVET
Hands-on trades with strong employability: ILP, ADTEC, kolej vokasional, GiatMARA.
Asasi / Foundation
One-year runway into a specific university: public via UPU or private direct entry.
Diploma
Skill-first qualification. Work after, or enter degree Year 2. Polytechnics keep it affordable.
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Quick answers
How do you become an Army Soldier (Perajurit Muda) in Malaysia?
Routes after SPM that lead here include TVET, Asasi / Foundation and Diploma.
Can I become an Army Soldier (Perajurit Muda) straight after SPM?
Yes. This career can be started with a certificate, diploma or TVET training straight after SPM, without a degree.
What should I study to become an Army Soldier (Perajurit Muda)?
Related fields of study: Public Safety & Defence. SPM subjects that help most: Physical Education (PJK), Bahasa Melayu and History (Sejarah).
How much does an Army Soldier (Perajurit Muda) earn in Malaysia?
Published figures put starting pay at RM2,525 – RM2,635 a month (source: Tentera Darat, Pengambilan Perajurit Muda 2026: gross monthly pay including allowances (RM2,525 as Perajurit Muda; RM2,635 with SPM/SVM). No later figure is published, Sep 2026).
Subjects that matter here
The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.
Skills to build
About this information
This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.
Source: Tentera Darat, Pengambilan Perajurit Muda 2026: gross monthly pay including allowances (RM2,525 as Perajurit Muda; RM2,635 with SPM/SVM). No later figure is published · as of Sept 2026
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