{
  "id": 15166351,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:02:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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": "The Malaysian Army is set to review its standard operating procedures (SOP) in light of the arrest of a serviceman found in possession of a pistol, multiple rounds of ammunition and a substance believed to be ketum at a Kuala Lumpur camp. Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman announced the review, stating it is part of the army's ongoing efforts to improve existing protocols and address any gaps. Although an SOP is already in place, continuous improvement is a priority, according to Gen Othman. The individual accused, who is in his 30s, was undergoing a six-month transition training program and was expected to complete his service within three months. He is presently detained at Sungai Buloh Prison awaiting trial. The army pledged full cooperation with authorities, including providing necessary information related to the case. The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) also has its own procedures and investigation protocols for handling cases involving its personnel to ensure adherence to established regulations.",
  "summary": "PORT DICKSON, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) will review its standard operating procedures (SOP) following the...",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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      {
        "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",
        "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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