PETALING JAYA: The Defence Ministry expresses its “deepest gratitude” to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and will heed the decree by ensuring graft within is combated fully.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, at a press conference at the "Satu Anggota, Satu Rumah" (Sasar) housing project key handover ceremony on Monday (Jan 19), said that His Majesty’s words were prudent.
“Corruption is something that must be avoided more so in the Armed Forces, which is an important institution. It needs the public’s trust while performing its responsibility.
“We will ensure that what had happened last year and this year do not happen again.
“In my New Year address, I have explained the guidelines being taken to make sure such graft can be avoided,” he said.
His Majesty, in his Royal Address at the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament on Monday (Jan 19), stressed the importance of tracking down those who enableb corruption in the nation, and expressed disappointment over the recent graft cases involving the Armed Forces.
"I am very disappointed when corruption is also happening among the Armed Forces, reaching the highest levels.
"Looks like after this, I may have to appoint a sergeant to be the Chief of the Armed Forces," His Majesty said.
Sultan Ibrahim said the latest corruption incident involving the Armed Forces is just the tip of the iceberg.
"I am convinced that there are many more cases out there. Whether it is the Customs Department, the Immigration Department, the police, or MPs themselves, they will be hunted.
"Corruption must be fought till the end," His Majesty said, urging every Malaysian who came across a corruption case to report it to the authorities.
"Action must be taken against bribe givers and also conspiring agents."
His Majesty also urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to carry out investigations sternly, quickly and efficiently.
