Seven in ten ATM veterans turn to entrepreneurship after retirement
TEMERLOH: Almost 70 per cent of the 5,000 veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) who retire each year choose to venture into entrepreneurship, said Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. He said the ministry remains committed to supporting veterans in securing second careers through various entrepreneurial schemes and programmes. “At the Defence Ministry level, we have a […]
2,924 ATM cards seized in ‘along’ operations crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested five men believed to be ‘collectors’ and ‘runners’ for an unlicenced moneylending syndicate, or along, and seized 2,924 ATM cards. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) Director, Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, said that following surveillance in Subang Jaya, police arrested three local men who were acting suspiciously in front of […]
‘Good Samaritan’ nabbed after stealing RM1,200 from elderly
KUCHING: A cleaner has been arrested for allegedly taking RM1,200 from an elderly man while pretending to assist him with an ATM transaction at a bank in Stutong on Mar 30. Acting Kuching police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said they received a police report regarding the incident last Wednesday (Apr 2). The incident happened at […]
ATM veterans urged to register to ensure access to govt aid and benefits
KUCHING: The Malaysian government has strengthened its commitment to Armed Forces (ATM) veterans, introducing new initiatives to expand financial aid, enhance welfare programmes and ensure greater recognition for their service. Speaking at the Disbursement Ceremony of Disability Compensation (GHU) for ATM Veterans at Penview Hotel, Major-General Datuk Semaon Marjuki highlighted the importance of ensuring all […]
RM244 mil allocated for ATM veterans this year
SERIAN: A total of 28,835 Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans have received the ‘Bantuan Sara Hidup’ (BSH) benefit as of April 15, 2024. This assistance was provided through an allocation of RM244 million by the Ministry of Defence via the Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV). Deputy Defence Minister, Adly Zahari said that the increase in funding, […]
Long-awaited ATM facility fulfils residents’ desires
DEBAK: Local residents can now rejoice as their wish for an automated teller machine (ATM) has finally come true. Community and Wellbeing Development Deputy Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam expressed his gratitude and recently had the opportunity to avail himself of the service. Razi, who is the Saribas assemblyman, said their persistent efforts, spanning back to […]
ATM non-pensionable veterans grateful for RM300 monthly aid
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement of a monthly RM300 Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) aid for non-pensionable veterans from the age of 60 is news that all members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have been waiting for a long time. President of the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) Datuk Sharuddin Omar said the initiative could […]
RM200 mln additional allocation for repair of damage inside house
KUALA LUMPUR: The additional allocation of RM200 million to repair and maintain the homes of Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) personnel that was announced recently will be used for repair of damage inside houses such as toilet fixtures, leaking ceilings, old plumbing and electrical fixtures. In a statement issued here today, ATM said that Chief of […]
ATM veterans more interested in running business after retirement
KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat) found that most of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans are inclined to run businesses or be self-employed after completing their service. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said that based on a study conducted by Perhebat in April, 83 per cent of veterans intend to run […]
Unity Govt continues commitment to safeguarding welfare of army veterans
ALOR SETAR: The Unity Government continues to be committed to safeguarding the welfare of veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) through the implementation of various initiatives to further improve their socio-economy. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said one of the initiatives was to increase the income of ATM veterans by providing them an opportunity for […]