Military veterans need more second-career opportunities, says Dr Wan Azizah
SERI KEMBANGAN, Aug 9 — The private sector needs to expand second-career opportunities for military veterans as pa...
Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, patron of the Warriors Fund Campaign, has emphasized the necessity for the private sector to offer more second-career prospects for military veterans. This initiative is essential to bolster their welfare and empowerment following their service in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). She stressed the critical role of the private sector in enabling veterans to continue contributing to society and the nation once they leave the MAF.
During the closing ceremony of the MyHeroes Golf Championship Cup 2026 (MYGCC 2026), organized by the Royal Malaysian Navy Veterans' Association, Dr Wan Azizah addressed an audience that included Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain and PVTLDM president Commander (Rtd) Khairil Hariss Khairuddin. Collectively, eight private companies contributed RM220,000 through MYGCC 2026, solidifying the event's role as a fundraising platform for military veterans' welfare.
Dr Wan Azizah affirmed the government's ongoing commitment to veterans' welfare through the MAF and JHEV, highlighting the steady increase in public and corporate support for the Kempen Tabung Pahlawan. The funds raised are allocated to provide livelihood assistance, medical care, and education for the children of the veterans. Dr Wan Azizah underscored the significance of unity and hard work, echoing the principle of readiness to sacrifice that characterizes the members of the Royal Malaysian Navy and the MAF.
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