MINDEF Strengthens Financial Integrity Among Defence Personnel

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KUALA LUMPUR, 15 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has conducted a two-day Financial Integrity 360° Programme involving 150 financial and accounting officers from the public service and Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) to strengthen financial governance and compliance.

The programme, organised by the ministry’s Accounts Division, was held from 13 to 14 October 2026 at Wisma Pertahanan, Kuala Lumpur.

MINDEF Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali officiated the closing ceremony at the Wisma Pertahanan Auditorium on Wednesday (14 October).

The programme brought together participants from 58 Responsibility Centres (PTJ) across the Klang Valley, focusing on enhancing professional competencies and ensuring compliance with government financial regulations.

It also emphasised the importance of effective internal controls and accountable allocation management to reduce the risk of financial non-compliance.

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The ministry highlighted the need for sound financial management practices to ensure that defence funding is utilised efficiently and in accordance with established procedures.

Through the initiative, participating officers were encouraged to strengthen their understanding of financial responsibilities and maintain high standards of integrity in managing public resources.

MINDEF reaffirmed its commitment to improving financial governance and ensuring that public allocations are managed transparently, prudently and responsibly.

According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia, the programme forms part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen financial integrity and accountability in support of national defence priorities – The Capital Post