PVATM praised for helping army retirees re-enter civilian life
Martin (left) receives the cheque for RM20,000 from Ugak at the PVATM Kapit event.
KAPIT (May 7): The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) holds a significant role of helping former servicemen assimilate back into civilian life upon retirement.
In highlighting this, Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong also lauds the pro-active approach by the Kapit branch of PVATM in bringing the army veterans here together, so as to better facilitate it to look after their welfare and wellbeing as they re-enter civilian life.
'The government always recognises the role played by the Armed Forces.
'During your years of active dury, you have sacrificed and discharged full responsibility to defend the country's peace, sovereignty and security – paving the way to modern, peaceful and prosperous Malaysia.
'Now, you have stepped down from active service, bringing with you valuable discipline, knowledge and skills that I believe, are particularly useful to share with the younger generation.
'I assure you that your experiences have not gone unnoticed because many of you are appointed to various important positions, such as local community and grassroots leaders, looking after the wellbeing of your respective communities,' said Ugak, the Hulu Rajang MP, in his speech for the PVATM Kapit's recentl gathering at its activity centre at here, where the branch chairman Councillor Martin Bilun was also present.
He briefed Ugak on the various welfare activities carried out by PVATM Kapit for its members, and also requested for the government's funding.
Later, Ugak presented to martin a cheque for an allocation of RM20,000 for PVATM Kapit from his parliamentary constituency's Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant.
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