By : Mike Paul
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – Minister of Defence YB Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled officiated the 2025 Ministry of Defence Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration today at Dewan Seroja, Kem KEMENTAH. The annual celebration gathered over 9,000 attendees and served as a platform to strengthen camaraderie among the Ministry’s personnel while celebrating the festive occasion.
The event was graced by Cabinet members, Deputy Ministers, the Ministry’s Chief Secretary, foreign ambassadors, high commissioners, service commanders, ministry civil servants, and personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM).
The celebration commenced with the presentation of Hari Raya contributions in the form of a one-off RM500 cash assistance to 30 recipients from the defence community, including individuals from asnaf groups, single mothers, and persons with disabilities (OKU).
Additionally, eight children of ATM veterans who successfully gained entry into diploma and degree programmes were awarded educational assistance grants, totalling RM26,000 in contributions.
In a poignant moment of remembrance, a doa recital and short tahlil were held in honour of the late fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, acknowledging his legacy and leadership.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Chief of Defence Forces General Datuk Hj Mohd Nizam and wife Datin Risia binti Sheikh Ali Omar Bajarai, Deputy Defence Minister YB Adly Zahari and wife Hajah Dalilah binti Awaludin, and Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim bin Ali accompanied by his wife Datin Wan Razanawani binti Wan Zakaria.
The event underscored the spirit of unity, service, and national responsibility carried by the Ministry under the ethos of “Pertahanan Negara, Tanggungjawab Bersama.”
- TNS News