Tag: MAF
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Malaysia’s Military Clean-Up: Can the MAF Move Beyond Words?
Background: Scandals Shake Public Confidence The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have recently been rocked by a series of corruption and governance concerns that have spilled into the public sphere. A volley of scandals has not only tarnished the reputation of the military but also pushed defense leadership to confront questions about accountability, procurement integrity, and…
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Malaysia’s Armed Forces Reform: Moving Beyond Words to Action
Introduction: A Moment of Reckoning for the MAF The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) confronts a critical test: translate public rebukes and parliamentary rhetoric into concrete reforms that restore legitimacy, ensure accountability, and rebuild trust. After a string of controversies and a pointed critique from the defence minister, questions are being asked about governance, procurement integrity,…