{
  "id": 16831513,
  "title": "Life after the military: Nearly 800 veterans find new careers beyond the uniform through Kerjaya Kedua Perwira initiative, says Khaled",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/life-after-the-military-nearly-800-veterans-find-new-careers-beyond",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T01:57:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/28/life-after-the-military-nearly-800-veterans-find-new-careers-beyond-the-uniform-through-kerjaya-kedua-perwira-initiative-says-khaled/240873"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has seen nearly 800 veterans find new careers through the Kerjaya Kedua Perwira initiative, which is part of the Perhebat Transformation Plan. As of September, 781 veterans had secured employment in high-value sectors such as aerospace, automotive, logistics, and services, with average salaries ranging from RM2,970 to RM5,000. Additionally, 628 prospective MAF retirees are currently undergoing industry-based training. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin emphasized the importance of enhancing the skills, competencies, and employability of service personnel and veterans to ensure they can pursue high-value career opportunities. Perhebat director-general Datuk Amir Md Noor highlighted the corporation's commitment to developing a high-performing workforce and its collaboration with 513 agencies and private companies across various industries to help veterans secure jobs that match their skills.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}