MACC arrests won't disrupt operations, says armed forces chief
Armed Forces chief General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar said the individuals, who were part of the Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO), were immediately replaced in their roles.
"There has been no operational compromise. The five personnel are only detained.
"We can replace them and continue operations as usual.
There is no issue on the ground at all," he told reporters.
The five were arrested yesterday during a MACC special operation, codenamed Op Sohor.
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