Defence Minister to explain ATM issues to Johor Regent
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will meet Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail to explain management issues at the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), including criticism of the Defence Ministry’s leadership of the elite Rejimen Gerak Khas (RGK).
Source: Astro Awani · August 22, 2026 at 4:21 PM · AI-assisted report
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JOHOR, 23 AUGUST 2026 —
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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will meet Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail to explain management issues at the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), including criticism of the Defence Ministry’s leadership of the elite Rejimen Gerak Khas (RGK).
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Mohamed Khaled told reporters after the Barisan Nasional Kota Tinggi gratitude event in Dewan Jubli Intan Sultan Ibrahim that the audience would clarify the situation arising from Tunku Mahkota Ismail’s remarks at the RGK’s 61st anniversary parade on Thursday. “I believe the statements and royal remarks give us a clearer picture,” he said. “There will be an opportunity to meet soon, and we may together improve the situation.”
Tunku Mahkota Ismail had warned that any parties planning RGK development must not reverse decisions already approved by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim for the benefit of specific groups. He also criticised ATM management and RGK leadership during the Mersing event.
The meeting follows the regent’s public rebuke of the Defence Ministry and RGK command, which has drawn attention to internal military administration concerns ahead of next year’s defence budget cycle.
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