Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar reminded the government to ensure there is no political interference or influence from suppliers in defence procurement processes.

“The armed forces’ top leadership, too, must always act with integrity and steer clear of corrupt practices.

“As the supreme commander of the armed forces, I will not tolerate anyone who abuses their position for personal gain,” Bernama reported His Majesty as saying today.

The king said this when officiating the commissioning parade and presentation of appointment letters to armed forces cadet officers at Kem Perdana, Sungai Besi.

Defence Minister Khaled Nordin, Chief of Defence Forces Nizam Jaffar, army chief Hafizuddeain Jantan, navy chief Zulhelmy Ithnain and air force chief Norazlan Aris also attended the ceremony.

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Sultan Ibrahim further expressed concern over the culture of social media use among military personnel and reminded them not to share everything online, particularly information related to troop deployments, unit locations and other sensitive details.

He added that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel showed how both sides have easily exploited information obtained through technology companies, smart applications and social media to launch attacks.

“I want this to stop immediately. Use sound judgment and refrain from disclosing unnecessary information to the public. It is better to be cautious now than to regret later,” His Majesty said.

On that note, the king said that the increasingly challenging and uncertain global political landscape requires the armed forces to remain ready and equipped with the latest defence technology to face any eventuality.

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Citing the Iran-Israel war and prolonged conflict in Gaza, he said it shows that international laws are no longer sufficient to safeguard global peace.

“It is crucial for the armed forces to always be prepared and equipped with the latest technology to deal with any possibility, as we don’t know who is a friend and who is an enemy,” His Majesty stressed.

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