WHEN news broke of the five high-ranking army officers being arrested for smuggling and drug-related offences, I, and I assume other right-thinking Malaysians as well, was shocked. The very individuals sworn to protect our borders allegedly leaked intelligence and facilitated the activities of syndicates that raked in millions of ringgit from contraband and narcotics.
This betrayal cuts deep. Soldiers are entrusted with the nation’s security, yet some allegedly chose wealth over duty. It shows us that the greatest threats to our safety often come from within, when trust is broken by those in power.
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