{
  "id": 15164056,
  "title": "Malaysian Army to review SOP after serviceman arrested with pistol, ammunition and ketum, says chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/malaysian-army-to-review-sop-after-serviceman-arrested-with-pistol",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:02:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/17/malaysian-army-to-review-sop-after-serviceman-arrested-with-pistol-ammunition-and-ketum-says-chief/239476"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PORT DICKSON, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Army will conduct a review of its standard operating procedures in the wake of the arrest of a serviceman carrying a pistol, a large quantity of ammunition and a liquid believed to be ketum, according to a statement from the Chief of Army, Gen Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman.\n\nThe review is part of the army's ongoing efforts to improve existing protocols and rectify any identified shortcomings. Despite the presence of an existing SOP, the Chief emphasized the commitment to continuous improvement. This development occurred at the Passing Out Parade of Young Male Soldiers Series 206/26, which saw the graduation of 1,485 soldiers in Kuala Lumpur. Gen Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman, the Chief of Defence Force, was present at the event.\n\nThe arrested individual, believed to be in his thirties, was participating in a six-month transition training program and was scheduled to complete his service within three months. He is currently detained at Sungai Buloh Prison and is set to undergo the trial process and subsequent actions.\n\nThe Malaysian Army has expressed its willingness to cooperate fully with the relevant authorities, including providing necessary information concerning the case. Gen Malek Razak, speaking on behalf of the Malaysian Armed Forces, reiterated the importance of adhering to established regulations to ensure all actions taken during investigations are in accordance with the law.",
  "summary": "PORT DICKSON, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) will review its standard operating procedures (SOP) following the...",
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        "published": "2026-10-17T05:54:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Army to review SOP after personnel arrested with pistol, ammunition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/army-to-review-sop-after-personnel-arrested-with-pistol-ammunition",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:54:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysian Army to review SOP after serviceman arrested with pistol, ammunition and ketum, says chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/malaysian-army-to-review-sop-after-serviceman-arrested-with-pistol-15166351",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:02:27.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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