Don’t be swayed by political fever, Khaled tells troops

The defence minister reminds those in the armed forces to always be clear about their roles to ensure national peace is preserved.

Khaled Nordin said the military must remember that Sabah’s security is a shared responsibility of all in the armed forces, regardless of their home state. (Facebook pic)

KOTA BELUD:

 Defence personnel have been reminded to remain focused on their core responsibility of safeguarding the nation’s security and sovereignty, and not be swayed by the current political climate.

Defence minister Khaled Nordin said armed forces personnel must always be clear about their roles to ensure national peace is preserved, even in a dynamic political environment, particularly ahead of the Sabah election.

“That is why we hope defence personnel will not be influenced by such circumstances. They must be clear that their duty and role is to safeguard the country’s security,” he said here when attending the Malaysian armed forces family day.

Khaled said unity among armed forces personnel, their families and the local community is crucial to ensuring that the armed forces remain strong and united in carrying out their duty to defend the country.

Sabah’s security is a shared responsibility of all armed forces personnel, regardless of their home state, he said. - FMT