![[COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future [COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645443257_TBMERDEKA.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future
A long-term approach is needed to provide veterans with sustainable opportunities for a dignified post-retirement life.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![RM500 special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners - PM RM500 special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51711938945_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
RM500 special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM250 would be paid to government retirees, including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23 Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707187259_TBPMjpg.jpg)
Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23
An incentive payment of RM1,000 will also be made to all government retirees including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Musk says fight with Zuckerberg to be live-streamed on X Musk says fight with Zuckerberg to be live-streamed on X](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687476194_TBmashup.jpg)
Musk says fight with Zuckerberg to be live-streamed on X
Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed on X. All proceeds will go to charity for veterans, Elon Musk said in a post on X.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![Govt committed to ATM Veteran welfare - Adly Zahari Govt committed to ATM Veteran welfare - Adly Zahari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683632533_TimbalanMenteriPer.jpg)
Govt committed to ATM Veteran welfare - Adly Zahari
The government is committed to the welfare of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans nationwide, including prioritising housing initiatives for them.
Tue May 09 2023
![MySTEP extended till Dec 31, 2023, with salary increase of RM100 MySTEP extended till Dec 31, 2023, with salary increase of RM100](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646387081_TBJAMINKERJA.jpg)
MySTEP extended till Dec 31, 2023, with salary increase of RM100
This incentive will also be provided to veterans, and employers and private employment agencies which replace foreign workers with locals.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![National Veterans' Council to be restructured - Hishammuddin National Veterans' Council to be restructured - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660742721_TBH.jpg)
National Veterans' Council to be restructured - Hishammuddin
MINDEF is restructuring the National Veterans' Council so that it is more realistic and focused, especially in facing the current needs and issues.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Court orders Home Minister to decide on bid to register Parti Kemakmuran Negara Court orders Home Minister to decide on bid to register Parti Kemakmuran Negara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663751949_LimWeiJiet.jpg)
Court orders Home Minister to decide on bid to register Parti Kemakmuran Negara
The High Court has allowed an application to challenge the delay by the Home Minister in deciding on their appeal to register Parti Kemakmuran Negara as a political party.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Agong wishes Happy 89th Malaysian Armed Forces Day Agong wishes Happy 89th Malaysian Armed Forces Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663302076_UcapanAgong.jpg)
Agong wishes Happy 89th Malaysian Armed Forces Day
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al- Mustafa Billah Shah today extended 89th ATM Day greetings to members and veterans, as well as those who have served the armed forces.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![Now young people's turn to defend Sabah, Malaysia - Squad 69 veterans Now young people's turn to defend Sabah, Malaysia - Squad 69 veterans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71477198878_DatukAbdAzizBakar.jpg)
Now young people's turn to defend Sabah, Malaysia - Squad 69 veterans
Abdul Aziz said the efforts must continue from one generation to another so that the country remains safe.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Comedian Jon Stewart erupts after Republicans vote against military burn pits bill Comedian Jon Stewart erupts after Republicans vote against military burn pits bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41659063723_JonStewart.jpg)
Comedian Jon Stewart erupts after Republicans vote against military burn pits bill
US Senate Republicans blocked a bill to provide healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving abroad.
Fri Jul 29 2022
![Free education at UniRazak for 2,500 children of veterans - PM Free education at UniRazak for 2,500 children of veterans - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657728922_TBVETERANISMAILSABRI.jpg)
Free education at UniRazak for 2,500 children of veterans - PM
Children of armed forces veterans will have a chance to further their studies at UniRazak for free for one year, with the costs to be borne by the university, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Wed Jul 13 2022
![Non-pensionable MAF veterans appeal for higher monthly aid Non-pensionable MAF veterans appeal for higher monthly aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656149456_TBRANIHUSIIN.jpg)
Non-pensionable MAF veterans appeal for higher monthly aid
Over 71,000 members of the Non-Pensionable Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVTTBM) nationwide are appealing to the government to increase their monthly cost of living assistance.
Sat Jun 25 2022
![Issues raised by MAF veterans involve several ministries - Hishammuddin Issues raised by MAF veterans involve several ministries - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654692904_ReunionVeteran.jpg)
Issues raised by MAF veterans involve several ministries - Hishammuddin
The issues raised by veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) including those related to pensions, involve several other ministries, said Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Normal for veterans to stand in hot sun during static parade - PVATM Normal for veterans to stand in hot sun during static parade - PVATM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653489111_TBSHARUDDIN.jpg)
Normal for veterans to stand in hot sun during static parade - PVATM
PVATM has clarified that it is normal for veterans to stand under the hot sun during a static parade, as shown in a video and photographs which have gone viral.
Wed May 25 2022