{
  "id": 8579220,
  "title": "MAF marks 93rd anniversary with focus on welfare of personnel, families and veterans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/maf-marks-93rd-anniversary-with-focus-on-welfare-of-personnel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T01:32:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/20/maf-marks-93rd-anniversary-with-focus-on-welfare-of-personnel-families-and-veterans/235823"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) marked its 93rd anniversary with a focus on the welfare of its personnel, families, and veterans, according to Chief of Defence Forces Gen Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman. The anniversary celebration, held in Lumut, emphasized the MAF's commitment to strengthening readiness, developing capabilities, and adapting to the changing security environment. Key themes for this year's event, \"Ketahanan ATM, Benteng Pertahanan Negara,\" included resilience, the defence bulwark, and the MAF's transformation efforts. The event featured a combat parade, defence asset displays, capability demonstrations, and various interactive activities, attracting thousands of visitors. Notable initiatives launched included MyZULU Health, Program Kesihatan Sosial dan Kerohanian Organisasi (KSKO), HRMIS on Internet (HOI), and the Cyber Force Nucleus Team.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MAF marks 93rd anniversary with focus on welfare of personnel, families and veterans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/maf-marks-93rd-anniversary-with-focus-on-welfare-of-personnel-8587029",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:32:44.000Z"
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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."
}