JOHOR, 15 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin officiated the launch of the Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO) MADANI Adopted School Programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Panchor in Kota Tinggi, Johor, on Saturday.
The programme saw an allocation of RM100,000 presented to upgrade the school’s physical facilities, including classrooms, an open hall, meeting rooms and basic infrastructure, as well as to provide digital learning equipment.
Financial assistance was also presented to selected pupils from underprivileged families, benefiting 68 students at the school.
The event featured a traditional Ketam Bangkang dance performance by SK Panchor pupils and a special MDIO exhibition involving the 91 GOP team, the GEOINT Branch and the GSPS Branch.
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The exhibition aimed to introduce the agency’s roles and areas of expertise to the local community.
According to a post on the Ministry of Defence’s official Facebook page, the initiative reflects the ministry’s commitment to strengthening community well-being and enhancing cooperation between the military and the public.
The programme also aligns with the National Defence Strategic Plan (PSPN) 2026–2030, which emphasises civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) through strategic partnerships based on the Whole of Government and Whole of Society (WOGOS) approach.– The Capital Post
