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 […]
Daro will have new district office
BY AMYRA VARKISA & ALEXANDRA LORNA DARO: A new district office equipped with an automated teller machine (ATM) facility will be built in Daro in conjunction with its 50th anniversary of achieving full district status, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to him, since everything is digitalised and at the […]
Govt continues to prioritise welfare of armed forces personnel: Experts
KUALA LUMPUR: The welfare of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) personnel and veterans continues to be the priority of the unity government as proven by the allocations and initiatives in Budget 2023, say experts. Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research (NASR) senior fellow who is also a defence analyst, Dr Azmi Hassan said the implementation of […]
M’sia sends RM20 mln aid to Turkiye, Syria so far
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has contributed RM20 million in humanitarian aid to help earthquake victims in Turkiye and Syria, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the contribution included US$1 million each from the Malaysian government and the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, with the remaining donations from various parties, including local […]
SMA presses for ATM facilities in rural areas
MIRI: ATM facilities are badly needed in rural places and the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) drove the point home during a meeting with Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala on Saturday (Feb 11). SMA general Manager Tan Seri Dr Zaidi Razak called for the prompt installation of such facilities for the convenience of rural residents. The […]
Woman gets good behaviour bond for unlawful possession of money
KUCHING: A woman from Penang was sentenced to a one-year good behaviour bond by the Magistrates’ Court here on Monday (Jan 30) for illegally having RM200 in her account two years ago. Lee Xiang Chen, 32, pleaded guilty after two charges under Section 37(1) of the Sarawak Minor Offences Ordinance 1958 were read before magistrate […]
