Child assault case: Don't paint all soldiers with same brush, says Khaled
LUMUT: The assault of a child by a soldier should not be used to portray all members of the armed forces in a negative light.
LUMUT: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin cautioned against painting all soldiers with a negative brush following an alleged assault by a military personnel on a child. The incident, where a 40-year-old soldier is accused of kicking his five-year-old daughter at an eatery, should not be used to stereotype all members of the armed forces.
Khaled emphasized that such actions are not exclusive to the military and can occur among civilians as well. He underscored that assault on a child is unacceptable and should not be used to make sweeping accusations against the armed forces. Khaled stressed that the armed forces would continue to guide, counsel, and provide support to its personnel in such matters.
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