KUALA LUMPUR: To address the "trust deficit" facing the military, the Armed Forces must strengthen integrity and subject all procurement issues to diligent review, says Jen Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman. In his inaugural address to the troops, the Armed Forces chief emphasised that any act of misconduct or abuse of power directly tarnishes the institution's reputation. "Therefore, the Malaysian Armed Forces Anti-Corruption Plan 2025–2029 must be fully implemented. Jen Malek Razak added that implementation reports must be presented periodically to the highest leadership to ensure accountability. "The Malaysian Armed Forces Standard Management Audit must be carried out according to the prescribed schedule, with special audits conducted whenever risk indicators arise.

Source: The Star February 16, 2026 10:47 UTC