KUALA LUMPUR: A total clean-up of the military in the main agenda for newly appointed Armed Forces chief Jeneral Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman. The 24th Armed Forces chief acknowledged public concern over recent controversies, saying that the rakyat are among the biggest stakeholders in national security. When asked if he had second thoughts on accepting the post after recent controversies, Jen Malek Razak said this was not of choice. "Once the Armed Forces council convened and Sultan Ibrahim consented to the appointment, it became a command and a trust. Drawing on his nearly 40 years of experience, he said the Armed Forces would regain public confidence and emerge stronger.

Source: The Star February 04, 2026 14:44 UTC