{"id":9915,"date":"2024-10-19T07:53:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T23:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/?p=9915"},"modified":"2024-10-19T07:57:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T23:57:03","slug":"budget-2025-strengthening-the-malaysian-armed-forces-with-rm5-8-billion-strategic-allocation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/19\/budget-2025-strengthening-the-malaysian-armed-forces-with-rm5-8-billion-strategic-allocation\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget 2025: Strengthening the Malaysian Armed Forces with RM5.8 Billion Strategic Allocation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 \u2013 The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) is set to receive a significant boost with an allocation of RM5.8 billion for strategic asset acquisitions, maintenance, and repair under the 2025 Budget. Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman, praised the initiative as essential to transforming ATM into an integrated, agile, and focused force, amid the evolving geopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total RM21.2 billion allocation to the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) reflects the government\u2019s emphasis on defence preparedness and the local defence industry\u2019s growth through innovations and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/cauliflowertoaster.com\/593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n<div id=\"container-593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on Military Well-being<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>General Mohammad highlighted how increased funding will improve the quality of life for personnel and their families, focusing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Military camp schools<\/strong>: Enhanced learning environments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internet access<\/strong>: Increased connectivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Housing repairs<\/strong>: Maintenance of Armed Forces Family Housing (RKAT) units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ex-Gratia Work Disaster Scheme<\/strong>: Improved coverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welfare for Veterans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The budget also prioritizes the welfare of ATM veterans through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PROTEGE<\/strong> &#8211; Veterans programme to upskill former personnel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost of living allowance increases for non-pensionable veterans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special appreciation payments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pension adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3314475734161595\" data-ad-slot=\"7610079946\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>These efforts signal a strong governmental commitment to both active personnel and veterans, ensuring sustainable well-being across the force. &#8220;ATM is determined to leverage these provisions to enhance its capacity and preparedness for future challenges,&#8221; added General Mohammad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 \u2013 The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) is set to receive a significant boost with an allocation of RM5.8 billion for strategic asset acquisitions, maintenance, and repair under the 2025 Budget. 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