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
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
Plight of MAF veteran living in a car gets PM's attention
News of a retired armed forces personnel who has been using a car as his home for the past 20 years caught the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat May 28 2022
MAF veterans' agenda never sidelined - Hishammuddin
The open attitude that has always been adopted by the Ministry of Defence assures that the MAF veterans will never be sidelined.
Fri May 20 2022
Non-pensionable MAF veterans, widows to receive Aidilfitri special assistance
Aidilfitri Special Assistance of RM250 will also be given to veterans and widows of non-pensionable Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans.
Mon Apr 18 2022
More than 320,000 MAF officers, personnel, veterans to receive special Aidilfitri aid
A total of 120,615 officers and personnel of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) as well as about 200,000 MAF veterans will be receiving the special Aidilfitri financial assistance.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Security-based gig job opportunities for over 128,000 Armed Forces veterans under Code 7
Over 128,000 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans under 60 have the opportunity to sign up for a gig career through Code 7, which offers security-based services.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Every policy in Mindef, MAF is aligned when finalising an initiative - Hishammuddin
The next thrust is international defence cooperation, the empowerment of MAF veterans and preparedness for large-scale crises.
Sat Dec 11 2021
'MyVeteranMall' offers digital entrepreneurship opportunity to 300,000 MAF veterans - Ikmal Hisham
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Veterans Affairs Department today launched the 'MyVeteranMall' application, offering 300,000 of its members the opportunity to venture into digital entrepreneurship.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Non-pensionable MAF veterans will also receive special aid of RM350 - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said this is to ensure that the non-pensionable veterans would not be left behind in receiving the special aid.
Mon Nov 01 2021
PM Najib announces five new schemes for MAF veterans and RM5 million for warriors' fund
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today announced five new schemes for Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans including annual assistance for non-pensionable veterans and an annuity scheme.
Mon Jul 31 2017
New special assistance for army veterans soon - Johari
Without going into details, he said the matter would be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak when the time was right.
Wed Mar 01 2017
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