PARLIAMENT | An irate Khlir Nor (PN–Ketereh) called for the practice of those in the armed forces kissing the defence minister's hand to stop.
The Bersatu MP made the call following a viral video on social media of a general kissing Defence Minister Khaled Nordin's hand.
"What is this? This can't happen. It's alright if it's our parents, but kissing the defence minister's hand is not right," Khlir (above) said in the Dewan Rakyat today.
In response, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said Khlir's statement could serve as a reminder to lawmakers.
Later, Aminolhuda Hassan (Harapan-Sri Gading) said the decision whether or not to kiss someone's hand is a personal choice.
Intense scrutiny amid corruption scandal
The discussion comes amid heightened scrutiny of the military over allegations of corruption and other scandals.
Early last month, claims surfaced that “parti yeye”, involving soldiers and escorts, continues to plague military bases.
Besides that, former army chief Hafizuddeain Jantan, former armed forces chief Nizam Jaffar and former Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation director-general Razali Alias are facing charges related to corruption.
On Jan 23, Nizam claimed trial at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to four charges, including abuse of power and criminal breach of trust (CBT) over RM3.75 million.
This includes allegedly abusing his authority to pocket over RM550,000 from awarding contracts to procure sarongs, bath towels and other items meant for Hari Raya gift packages.
Similarly, his would-be successor Hafizuddeain claimed trial at the Shah Alam Sessions Court to two counts of receiving proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to RM145,000.
The day before, he also claimed trial at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to four charges of receiving more than RM2.12 million in proceeds from unlawful activities.
Hafizuddeain is the first former army chief to be charged in court in connection with a money laundering case linked to army procurement tenders.
On Jan 29, Razali claimed trial to three charges relating to kickbacks, including a bribe for himself and two return flight tickets to Europe for his wife. - Mkini
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