Port Dickson Bersatu division chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin today trained his guns on yet another issue involving the armed forces, this time over an alleged golf simulator at an army camp.
Taking to Facebook, he questioned the rationale behind the installation of a golf simulator room at an officers' mess hall in the Lok Kawi army base in Sabah.
Badrul's contention was based on a Facebook post by the Third Battalion of the army's Royal Malay Regiment - which is no longer accessible - that showed a launching ceremony for the training facility on Jan 8.
"The battalion was proud to announce that they have made history by officially opening a golf simulator room at the Lok Kawi Camp.
"What is happening? At a time like this, when we are all struggling to free the armed forces from the grip of (alleged) longstanding cartels, and when we are collectively trying to repair the image of the armed forces, why is golf being made a priority?" he asked.
The activist, better known as Chegubard, also shared several screenshots of the alleged social media posting on the battalion’s Facebook page.
According to the images, the battalion’s commanding officer launched the simulator room. It was dubbed as an initiative to enhance golfing skills among its officers, aimed at helping their professional development, social networking and strengthening esprit de corps.
Malaysiakini has reached out to the army’s public relations unit for comments.
Prevailing water supply issues
Badrul further claimed that the Lok Kawi army camp has been facing water supply issues and compared it with the simulator installation.
He pointed out that the money used for the simulator could have been channelled to a better purpose.
"Other ranking personnel and officers who are below the rank of general are facing a lot of problems in the camp.
"At least, if you have some extra funding, you can channel it to military veterans who are also struggling out there.
"It does not matter where you got the resources to set up the simulator, but the main issue here is that (the simulator) is not a priority and can contribute to more issues," he said.
Plagued by corruption
Badrul has been active in raising issues related to the armed forces recently.
These include alleged corruption involving high-ranking officers and generals, which has since led to MACC investigations.
Last month, Badrul had alleged that a forensic review of documents he received anonymously showed monthly transactions amounting to tens of thousands of ringgit credited into the accounts of a senior army officer and his family members.
His complaints led to army chief Hafizuddeain Jantan’s appointment as the next armed forces chief being put on hold, despite the decision made at an Armed Forces Council meeting and receiving royal assent. - Mkini
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