SUNGAI BULOH, 11 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Armed Forces Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (PERHEBAT) is expanding its collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to provide agricultural training opportunities for Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) personnel and military veterans.
The initiative aims to equip ATM personnel undergoing transition training and military veterans with practical agricultural skills, supporting their preparation for second careers while contributing to Malaysia’s food security agenda.
As part of the collaboration, a Basic Aquaponics Course was conducted at the PERHEBAT Complex in Sungai Buloh from 4 to 6 November 2026.
The three-day programme involved 30 PERHEBAT trainees and military veterans, who received theoretical and practical training from instructors at UPM’s Faculty of Agriculture.
Participants were introduced to aquaponics systems, water management, crop cultivation and fish farming in tanks.
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The training provided participants with exposure to agricultural techniques that combine plant cultivation and fish farming, offering practical knowledge relevant to potential opportunities in the agricultural sector.
The collaboration reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen skills development among transitioning military personnel and veterans, particularly in agriculture-related activities.
According to a post shared on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Defence Malaysia, PERHEBAT will continue expanding its cooperation with KPKM and UPM to support agricultural training programmes for military personnel and veterans.
The initiative also supports government efforts to strengthen national food security while providing opportunities for former service personnel to explore alternative career pathways.– The Capital Post
