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Selangor is calling on non-pensioned armed forces and police veterans to claim RM200 Warriors' Day shopping vouchers before the August 31 deadline, as uptake remains low at just 500 claims from 8,391 eligible recipients.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to increase defence spending under Budget 2027 to strengthen the Malaysian Armed Forces, modernise equipment, and improve soldier welfare including housing and medical facilities.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed to increasing the defence budget for 2027, emphasizing the need to maintain military readiness and improve personnel welfare. The move comes as Malaysia strengthens its armed forces capabilities.
The Malaysian Army has firmly rejected assertions by former Staff Sergeant K. Vegeneswaran that he maintains active serviceman status, asserting his discharge followed proper regulatory procedures and court guidelines.
Malaysia's security agencies observed a traditional Yasin recitation and tahlil ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, attended by around 500 personnel. The event honoured both serving and fallen security personnel ahead of the official Warriors' Day celebration on July 31.
The Malaysian Armed Forces has finished its investigation into a serious injury sustained by a commando at a Johor military installation in March. Disciplinary action against responsible personnel is now proceeding.
The Malaysian Army has issued a statement affirming its commitment to providing comprehensive medical treatment and welfare assistance to trooper Abdul Hamid Talib, who suffered serious injuries at Iskandar Camp in Johor earlier this year.
The Malaysian government is investing heavily in military personnel welfare, including RM844 million for housing upgrades and construction of 1,300 new family housing units, to enable troops to focus on national defence.
An investigation into a grenade explosion at Kem Hobart that killed two Malaysian Armed Forces personnel last month has determined the weapon's safety lever disengaged prematurely, detonating before it could be thrown.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has reaffirmed his confidence in the Armed Forces despite claims by the National Bureau of Investigation that active military personnel are persons of interest in an alleged plot against his life.
A Singapore Armed Forces captain has been charged with possessing at least eight sexually explicit child abuse materials and 20 obscene films. The 26-year-old was suspended from duties following the allegations.
The Armed Forces Fund Board completed its Jelajah Wira tour in East Coast Malaysia, connecting with 28,500 military personnel and launching a new debit card recognising their service and contributions to the nation's defence.
Second Lieutenant Muhammad Fadli Jamalluddin, 24, earned Best Overall Trainee in the Basic Commando Course after failing his first attempt. The Ampang-based officer persevered despite near-repeating the gruelling three-month programme.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and armed forces have agreed to deepen cooperation through enhanced intelligence sharing and information exchange, aiming to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and safeguard national security interests.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and armed forces have pledged to deepen their partnership, focusing on intelligence exchange and governance standards to combat corruption and protect national interests.
The Armed Forces Fund Board has unveiled a digitally-enhanced Jelajah Wira LTAT 2026 roadshow beginning in the East Coast, aiming to reach over 10,000 Malaysian Armed Forces personnel through livestreaming and on-ground activities at military bases.