KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has confirmed the existence of Covid-19 positive cases among its ranks and that the matter is being handled according to the procedures and orders issued by MAF’s health services division.
Defence Force Chief Tan Sri Affendi Buang said these include precautions taken by personnel if they have symptoms of infection and control measures that need to be carried out by each team, including close-contact tracing.
“It cannot be denied that the risk of infection among armed forces personnel is similar to that of the Malaysian public.
“However, each personnel has been ordered and reminded to understand self-discipline,” he said in a statement today.
“The armed forces will always ensure that personnel of all ranks comply with the standard operating procedures to ensure the highest level of preparedness, seeing as they are the country’s frontliners,” he said.
Affendi advised the public to not indulge in any speculation that can cause concern or discord among local communities.
A Whatsapp message stating that there are Covid-19 positive cases among armed forces personnel went viral today, along with accusations that there was a delay in implementing preventative measures. – Bernama, January 19, 2021
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