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The Malaysian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive care and welfare support for Trooper Abdul Hamid Talib, a 25-year-old Special Forces commando left severely injured following an incident at Iskandar Camp in Mersing, Johor, in March 2026.
Malaysia's government is prioritising housing, education and welfare for Armed Forces personnel to enable them to focus on national defence, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has said.
Malaysia's government has approved an extra RM2 million for this year's Warriors' Day celebration, nearly doubling the typical annual budget, underscoring renewed focus on military veterans' welfare and national defence priorities.