The senior armed forces officers recently arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for suspected involvement in a drug distribution syndicate have been suspended for the ongoing investigation, says defence minister Khaled Nordin.
Winding up the debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan in the Dewan Negara today, he gave his assurance that the armed forces’ intelligence operations remain unaffected due to compartmentalisation of information.
“All databases and strategic information are compartmentalised to prevent leaks of information.
“Internal safety audits are also continuously implemented to ensure the armed forces’ information system and security controls are truly free from weaknesses,” he said.
Khaled said the audits included background checks and security vetting of officers and personnel.
He was responding to Senators Salehuddin…