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Malaysia's Defence Ministry has distributed RM275.4 million to veteran services this year, covering welfare assistance, healthcare, housing projects, education support and employment initiatives for former armed forces personnel.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has stressed that protecting national sovereignty extends beyond the military, requiring all citizens to strengthen patriotism, unity and support for security forces.
A Board of Inquiry into last month's fatal grenade explosion at Kem Hobart in Gurun, Kedah has determined the weapon's safety lever activated prematurely, detonating before it could be thrown. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the findings alongside pledges to strengthen training protocols.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry will release a full investigation report on July 23 into a grenade explosion at Gurun's Hobart Camp that killed two armed forces personnel during a training exercise last month.
The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has connected with 28,500 military personnel through its Jelajah Wira tour, launching a dedicated debit card and strengthening direct engagement with contributors.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry is investigating two separate incidents at Hobart Camp in Gurun that killed two soldiers and injured two others within two weeks. An official report is due mid-July.
Malaysia is intensifying border security measures after a bomb blast in Thailand's Narathiwat province injured two Malaysian nationals. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari confirmed enhanced enforcement and strengthened cooperation with Thai authorities.