Army denies defying court ruling over ex-personnel’s sacking
The army says former staff sergeant K Vegeneswaran's service ended after he completed 18 years.
The Malaysian army has dismissed allegations from former Staff Sergeant K Vegeneswaran that it disregarded a Supreme Court ruling overturning his dismissal. In a statement, the army clarified that the Court of Appeal only overturned Vegeneswaran's dismissal due to procedural issues in 2023. The court did not nullify his conviction from a disciplinary proceeding, as he tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.
Following the appellate court's decision, the army terminated Vegeneswaran's service after he completed his 18 years of full-time service, in line with military regulations. The army also revealed that all unpaid salaries, allowances, and benefits owed to Vegeneswaran had been settled and accepted without objection at the time. Responding to a TikTok video featuring Vegeneswaran's claims against the army, the Malaysian Armed Forces, and the government, the military firmly rejected his assertion that possessing a MyTentera card indicated he was still serving.
They emphasized that an individual's military status is determined by law and official service records, not an identity card. The army warned that former personnel using a MyTentera card or military uniform to represent themselves as serving members could face investigation and legal action under the Penal Code.
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