KUALA LUMPUR, 14 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin chaired the 46th Board of Trustees Meeting of the National Heroes and Defence Trust Fund (TAPPN) at Wisma Pertahanan on Tuesday (13 October).
The meeting, held at Bilik Bunga Raya, focused on strengthening governance, monitoring financial performance and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the fund.
These efforts aim to safeguard the welfare of eligible members of the country’s defence, security and enforcement forces, as well as their beneficiaries.
Established in 1968, TAPPN provides financial assistance to recognise the service and sacrifices of national heroes.
Its assistance includes ex-gratia payments, maintenance support and educational assistance for eligible recipients.
-Advertisement-
The Ministry of Defence emphasised the importance of managing the fund with transparency, integrity and efficiency to ensure continued support for those who have served the nation.
The ministry also highlighted that these efforts are aligned with the aspirations outlined in Malaysia’s Defence White Paper.
Also present at the meeting were Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari, Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman and Defence Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia, the meeting reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to strengthening the management and sustainability of TAPPN while protecting the welfare of eligible personnel and their families – The Capital Post
