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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to increase Malaysia's defence allocation in Budget 2027, signalling the government's determination to modernise the Malaysian Armed Forces while prioritising personnel welfare and operational readiness.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has conveyed Warriors' Day greetings to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police, while undergoing medical treatment that prevents his attendance at the national parade in Putrajaya.
The Malaysian Armed Forces has wrapped up its internal inquiry into a March incident that critically injured a commando at a Johor military installation, with disciplinary action now underway against implicated personnel.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed a review of the promotion process for senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, citing concerns that career advancement takes longer than for other civil servants.