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Malaysia's Defence Ministry has directed RM275.4 million to veteran support programmes, covering welfare assistance, healthcare, housing projects, education and entrepreneurship opportunities for former armed forces personnel.
Malaysia's military has wrapped up its investigation into a March incident that severely injured a commando at a Johor facility. Disciplinary action against personnel is now proceeding based on the probe's conclusions.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has reaffirmed the government's unwavering stance on not recognising Israel, defending recent expulsions of Israeli nationals as consistent with established policy despite pressure from US lawmakers.
An investigation into a grenade explosion at Kem Hobart in Gurun, Kedah last month has determined that the device's safety lever released prematurely before it could be thrown, killing two Malaysian Armed Forces personnel during a training exercise.
A 26-year-old captain with Singapore's armed forces faces serious charges involving the possession of child sexual abuse materials and obscene content discovered at a Geylang residence.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry will submit a comprehensive investigation report on July 23 into the June grenade explosion at Hobart Camp Firing Range in Gurun, Kedah, which killed two soldiers during a training exercise.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has agreed to engage in discussions with the Norwegian Naval Strike Missile supplier over a RM1.06 billion claim arising from the cancelled procurement, while simultaneously evaluating replacement systems from four countries.