Hisham's 'escorts' back in army where they belong, says Mat Sabu

Kamles Kumar Kamles Kumar Updated 7 years ago · Published on 28 Aug 2018 12:06PM · 3 Comments

Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu two Paskal officers and a commando on unauthorised duty as the former defence minister's security escorts are back in the army. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 28, 2018.

THE three military officers serving former defence minister Hishamuddin Hussien on the side are back at their rightful posts in the army and awaiting disciplinary action.

“They are back on duty. We are taking action (against them),” Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu said at a press conference today.  

The armed forces confirmed over the weekend that the special forces’ escort services for Hishammuddin ended immediately after the May 9 general election.

In a statement, the army said it would take stern action against military officers found carrying out unauthorised duties.

News site Malaysiakini, quoting sources, said last week that two Navy special operation forces (Paskal) personnel and a commando were still in the service of Hishammuddin and were receiving double salaries.

Hishammuddin had explained that the officers were serving him a temporary basis and that he had offered to hire them full time, as they had been protecting him and his family from the day he became defence minister in 2013.

The two Paskal officers are on active duty until 2020 and 2021, respectively. – August 28, 2018.

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  • ini ATN nalaysia la. Bulan askar upahan keluarga bangang

    Posted 7 years ago by Jahat sangat · Reply

  • Something is really not right as this was only exposed after nearly four months with the saids personnel obtaining two salaries, is ATM run and govern by lots of pak turut if there's no formal instructions no one will change things even when its wrong. Mampus la madam ni here we are changing things to be better but people are still sleeping at their desks. To me not only action must be taken to the said security aids but also people higher up and the administration as well as they are purely makan gaji buta or having other motives bust known to them. Clearly needs some wake up and shape out action here.

    Posted 7 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply

  • Not good Bang Mat. Suspend those three pending an outcome. And kick them out if indeed they were moonlighting for the clueless moron. This smacks as abuse of power by the dumno prick and a severe lack of decorum , work ethics and severe lack of discipline on the part of the three. In private sector this offence amounts to an outright sack. No pussing footing around. We are waiting.

    Posted 7 years ago by Guna Rethinasamy · Reply