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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Army hails revised incentive scheme as boost for personnel performance
KUALA TERENGGANU: The armed forces have welcomed the enhancement of the performance-based incentive payments (BIPs) system announced yesterday by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Army deputy chief Lieutenant-General Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim said the incentive would serve as both encouragement and a benchmark for improving the performance of army personnel. "This is a positive step. The incentive can also act as a catalyst for personnel to progress to higher levels and to develop the social skills essential for military service in line with current needs," he told reporters after officiating at the closing ceremony of the Rapid Deployment Force Basic Course (APAC) Series 2/2025 at Dataran Drawbridge here today. Anwar had announced that the revised scheme would be extended to other ranks, namely Sergeant Equivalent (Grade Z4) and Staff Sergeant Equivalent (Grade Z5), while the qualifying period for BIP had been reduced from six years to four years. The revision is expected to benefit 3,789 personnel, with an estimated annual financial implication of RM6.47 million. Meanwhile, 131 participants, comprising male and female personnel of the 10th Parachute Brigade — including seven officers — successfully completed the six-week course, which began on July 13. Also present were 512 Territorial Army (Askar Wataniah) Commander Brigadier General Tengku Sri Temenggong Raja Tengku Baharuddin Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, 10th Parachute Brigade Commander Khairul Anwar Soib, and Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Appointment as wardens allow ex-servicemen to continue serving society
KUALA TERENGGANU: The armed forces have welcomed proposals to employ ex-servicemen as part of the workforce, including as wardens in educational institutions. Army deputy chief Lieutenant General Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim said such initiatives would not only help curb disciplinary offences in schools but also provide valuable second career opportunities for retired military personnel and veterans. "We welcome agencies willing to take in veterans as part of their workforce. After serving more than 20 years, many retire at around 40 or 41, and there is still a wide job market open to them. "Their experience in discipline, physical training and mental resilience can be put to good use in serving the public," he told reporters after officiating at the closing ceremony of the Basic Rapid Deployment Force Course (APAC) Series 2/2025 at the Drawbridge here today. He added that the army remained committed to equipping its personnel for "redeployment" into national and community development roles after retirement. Earlier, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said that former military and police personnel would be appointed as full-time wardens in all Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) boarding schools. The move, he said, was aimed at tackling bullying and other disciplinary issues, while ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment. In a Facebook post, Asyraf said the first group of full-time wardens, comprising ex-servicemen and police officers, would begin duty at MRSM Besut and MRSM Balik Pulau in Penang on Monday. Separately, Tengku Muhammad Fauzi stressed that the army would not compromise on cases involving personnel accused of misconduct that tarnished the image of the military or the country. He said those involved in wrongdoing would face justice under both civil and military law, regardless of rank. "We will give full cooperation to enforcement agencies in their investigations. Anyone found guilty will be brought to justice. There are no special privileges in the army. "In fact, we are bound by two sets of laws — military law and civil law. No matter how senior the officer, if an offence has been committed, action will be taken," he said when asked about reports linking senior army officers to a smuggling syndicate. On Thursday, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) remanded 10 people in connection with the syndicate, including five senior army officers and two journalists from a news portal. A company manager, an administrative assistant from the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), and a foreign woman were also detained.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Appointment As Wardens Allows Ex-servicemen To Continue Serving Society
KUALA NERUS, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) welcomes the proposal and initiative by relevant parties to employ ex-servicemen as part of the workforce, including as wardens at educational institutions. Army Deputy Chief Lieutenant General Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim said that in addition to curbing disciplinary offences such as, especially in schools, such an initiative also provides second career opportunities for military personnel or veterans. "We welcome agencies that are willing to take in veterans as part of their workforce. Having served for more than 20 years, if they were to retire at say 40 or 41, there is still a job market for them in the outside world. "The experience they gained while in service, be it discipline, physical or spiritual aspects, they can share it with the public and put it to good use,' he told reporters after the closing ceremony of the Basic Rapid Deployment Force Course (APAC) Series 2/2025 at Jambatan Angkat here today. He added that the MAF is always ready to equip its personnel to be "redeployed' in the context of national and community development after retirement. Previously, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said that he would appoint former military and police personnel as full-time wardens in all Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) boarding schools to tackle bullying and other disciplinary cases, as well as to assure a safe and peaceful learning environment for all students. Asyraf Wajdi posted on Facebook recently that the first group of full-time wardens, comprising ex-police and military personnel, would begin their duty at the Besut MRSM and Balik Pulau MRSM in Penang on Monday. In another development, Tengku Muhammad Fauzi reiterated that the MAF would never compromise with any personnel found to have committed offences that tarnished the image of the military and the country. He added that not only would no privileges be given, but military personnel involved in any wrongdoing would also be subject to two sets of laws - civil law and military law.
