Hospital for armed forces vets

Malaysian Army members take part in a parade during the Armed Forces 80th Anniversary celebration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21 September 2013. EPA

PETALING JAYA: Armed forces veterans can look forward to speedier healthcare servi­ces at a soon-to-be-built dedicated veterans’ hospital which was announced in Budget 2018.

Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces president Admiral (Rtd) Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor said the association sees it as a form of recognition for the sacrifices made by servicemen in protecting the country’s borders.