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Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's corruption conviction review and former army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan's money laundering case are set to command attention in Malaysian courts this week.
Malaysia's defence minister has demanded an expedited investigation into recent deaths during grenade training exercises, with the military suspending all such operations until the probe concludes.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled for tonight on Corporal Norazmi Abu Bakar, a Royal Malay Regiment soldier who died in a grenade-throwing exercise explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun, Kedah.
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Malaysian police have initiated a sudden death investigation following an explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun that killed two military personnel during a grenade-throwing training exercise.
The Defence Ministry has presented academic incentives totalling RM298,400 to 446 children of Malaysian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence personnel who scored 5As or better in the 2025 SPM examination.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, attended the Trooping of the Colours ceremony at Dataran Pahlawan Negara in Putrajaya on June 5, witnessing a military parade and patriotic performances.
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim received separate audiences with the Election Commission chairman and the Armed Forces Chief at Istana Negara on 4 June, with each meeting lasting approximately one hour.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has acknowledged the Regent of Johor's continued commitment to supporting the country's armed forces.
Johor's Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has cautioned against the misuse of the Armed Forces for individual advantage or publicity purposes, reaffirming his commitment to the institution.
The Regent of Johor has pledged full support for the Malaysian Armed Forces to conduct training operations in the state, emphasizing the importance of military readiness and operational capability.
The National Security Council has clarified that military drills must adhere to strict standard operating procedures and secure state government approval. This follows the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang's directive requiring armed forces to obtain the sultan's consent for exercises.
Tengku Hassanal has instructed the Malaysian Armed Forces to secure the Pahang Sultan's permission before undertaking any military drills on islands within the state's jurisdiction, reinforcing state-level protocols for defence operations.
Tengku Amir Shah, Raja Muda of Selangor, has been commissioned as a lieutenant commander in the Royal Malaysian Navy following approval by the Armed Forces Council. The promotion marks his transfer from the Malaysian Army to the RMN Executive Branch.