ALOR STAR – Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) are allowed to attend ceramah or political campaigns held for the 15th general election (GE15), but not in uniform, said Royal Malaysian Air Force Commander General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan.
He said ATM members and personnel are never prevented from exercising their rights to choose a government to determine the future of the country.
“In the army, the rules say we cannot get involved in politics, but every member has a right to choose the government. They can attend ceramah, but not in uniform.
“What is clear is that they cannot be directly involved, such as campaigning and carrying banners and flags of political parties. This has been explained to all ATM members and they are aware and understand it,” he told reporters here today.
Earlier, Asghar Khan presented the Pingat Jasa Malaysia to 522 ATM veterans at the Aerospace Hall of the Air Force College near here.
“More than 80,000 army veterans eligible for the PJM have yet to receive the medal, which enables them to receive the assistance and benefits provided by the Veterans Affairs Department,” he added. – Bernama, November 10, 2022
