Over 200,000 army veterans to receive special Raya aid on April 17

ALOR GAJAH: More than 200,000 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans, including the non-pensionable ones, will receive Hari Raya Aidilfitri special financial assistance amounting to RM350 each on April 17.

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the payment proves that the unity government is concerned about veterans, especially non-pensionable ones, and wants to help ease their financial burden in preparing for Hari Raya.