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Daily Express
15-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Perhebat as key platform for second careers for veterans
Published on: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 Text Size: Noorul with MAF graduates. Kota Kinabalu: The Ministry of Defence remains committed to strengthening the Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Corporation (Perhebat) as a key platform for facilitating second careers for veterans, in line with the Defence White Paper (KPP), which emphasises human capital development and the socio-economic wellbeing of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) retirees and veterans. It reaffirmed its goal to transform Perhebat into an effective enabler and connector for veterans seeking new career paths. Advertisement 'Perhebat is actively expanding industrial collaborations across various sectors to create more quality employment opportunities for veterans. It is also working to increase training funds through partnerships with the corporate sector to support human capital development initiatives for future retirees and veterans,' it said. Additionally, Perhebat is exploring new areas such as Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of military assets, aimed at offering both training and job placement opportunities for targeted groups. On June 3, Perhebat signed eight memoranda and notes of understanding (MoUs & NoUs) with industry partners to further support veterans and future retirees in employment placement, entrepreneurship and training programmes. The signatories include Boustead Petroleum Marketing (BHPetrol), Johor Royal Service Corps (Askar Timbalan Setia Negeri Johor), Maxis Broadband, TAB Security, Kamatech Automotive & Engineering, Hexide Engineering, AMS Caddy Academy and Nur Lembah Pangsun Eco Resort. As part of the nationwide Certificate Award Ceremony, 3,473 MAF personnel successfully completed Transition Training. Additionally, 514 personnel and veterans were awarded the Malaysian Skills Diploma under the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) initiative. The RPEL programme, implemented in collaboration with the Department of Skills Development (JPK), aims to provide value-added opportunities for personnel and veterans to pursue higher education and enhance their employability. Through this initiative, participants can earn the Malaysian Skills Certificate, Malaysian Skills Diploma and Advanced Malaysian Skills Diploma. Since its inception in 2017, a total of 5,793 MAF personnel and veterans have received the Malaysian Skills Diploma. RPEL is a certification programme that formally recognises the experience, skills and achievements gained by personnel and veterans during their service, allowing them to conclude their military careers with certified qualifications. In Sabah, a total of 278 graduates received their awards under Series 1/2025 on June 12. Among them, 33 were awarded the Malaysian Skills Diploma — comprising 32 active MAF personnel and one veteran — while the remaining received the Perhebat Certificate. The ceremony at Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic was officiated by Commander of the 5th Infantry Division, Major General Dato Noorul Azril Ariffin. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Khaled urges mutual respect in unity government
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said there should be mutual respect among parties in the unity government, following Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz's decision to leave Umno and express interest in joining PKR. Speaking after officiating the Malaysian Skills Diploma, Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) Programme and Perhebat Certificate award ceremony today, Khaled said that while the party may not stop anyone from quitting, such actions may reflect their character. "However, whatever the case, the current government was formed from a coalition of parties that agreed to establish a unity government, and as such, there should be mutual respect among the parties," he said. He also confirmed that, as far as he was aware, there had been no inter-party discussions about Tengku Zafrul's decision. When asked if Tengku Zafrul might face disciplinary actions upon returning from the Haj, Khaled pointed out that "if he has already left the party, how can disciplinary action be taken against him?" Regarding the Investment, Trade and Industry ministerial position currently held by Tengku Zafrul, Khaled made it clear that such matters are to be discussed within the party and not through the media. On Sunday, Umno information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the party's Legal Bureau has been tasked with reviewing the implications of the Anti-Party Hopping Act, including Tengku Zafrul's status as a senator, to ensure that all subsequent actions are in line with the law. On Saturday, Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it was unethical for any party within the unity government to accept membership applications from former leaders or members of its allies. The deputy prime minister, who is also Barisan Nasional chairman, said he was not surprised by Tengku Zafrul's announcement to quit Umno and join PKR, as they had discussed the matter during a parliamentary session three months ago. Meanwhile, Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has also urged party members and supporters to remain calm, focused, and united following Tengku Zafrul's decision to leave the party for PKR.
New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Khaled urges mutual respect in unity government
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said there should be mutual respect among parties in the unity government, following Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz's decision to leave Umno and express interest in joining PKR. Speaking on the sidelines of the Malaysian Skills Diploma, Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) Programme, and Perhebat Certificate award ceremony today, Khaled said that while the party may not stop anyone from quitting, such actions may reflect their character. "However, whatever the case, the current government was formed from a coalition of parties that agreed to establish a unity government, and as such, there should be mutual respect among the parties," he said.
