MALAYSIA, 25 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Defence has announced an allocation of RM304 million for the Department of Veterans Affairs of the Malaysian Armed Forces (JHEV ATM) under Budget 2027 to support the welfare and well-being of military veterans.
Defence Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin highlighted the allocation while officiating the 100th General Assembly of the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) on 24 October 2026.
The assembly brought together approximately 500 delegates from across the country.
In his address, Mohamed Khaled emphasised PVATM’s role as a strategic partner of the Defence Ministry in strengthening welfare initiatives and improving the quality of life of Malaysian Armed Forces veterans.
He also highlighted the importance of supporting veterans’ economic independence through skills training, entrepreneurship and second-career opportunities.
These initiatives are intended to help former military personnel develop sustainable sources of income and maintain long-term financial stability after completing their service.
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The minister also announced that a proposal to establish a dedicated Veterans Day had received support from the National Veterans Council.
The proposal will be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration as a formal recognition of the contributions and sacrifices of Malaysian Armed Forces veterans.
Also present were Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Haji Malek Razak Sulaiman, Defence Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali and Chief of Army General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Azhan Md Othman.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia, the ministry remains committed to strengthening veterans’ welfare and supporting their transition into civilian life – The Capital Post
