KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 19): The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has lodged a police report following an alleged leak of information involving the names and strategic postings of senior officers in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). He explained that any decision to appoint personnel to the highest positions in the Armed Forces must first be deliberated at the Armed Forces Council (MAT) level, which is responsible for submitting recommendations to His Majesty. He said the disclosure of the names, positions and movements of senior officers could pose security risks, as such sensitive information should not be made public. The move followed the circulation of speculative narratives and lists of senior Armed Forces officers linked to strategic postings and leadership matters, on various social media platforms. According to the ministry, such action could be investigated under several laws, including the Official Secrets Act 1972, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, the Armed Forces Act 1972, and the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993.
