THE Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is conducting an internal investigation into the alleged bullying of an RMAF trainee at a training centre in Kuantan.

Defence Minister Mohamad Hasan said the probe is being carried out after the trainee’s father lodged a police report following the incident at the centre.

“Police have entered the premises recently to investigate and RMAF will fully cooperate on the matter,” he told a press conference at the Defence Ministry and Kementah Camp Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house in Kuala Lumpur today.

“Besides the police, RMAF has also initiated its own probe into the report. RMAF did not receive any report on the bullying incident. The victim’s father only lodged a police report.

“The police will ensure that the case is thoroughly investigated and stern action will be taken against individuals found guilty of violating discipline and standard operating procedures at the training centre.”

Earlier, a post went viral on social media in which a woman claimed that her younger brother had been a victim of bullying at an air force training centre.

She alleged that her brother was physically and emotionally assaulted, which left him traumatised and frightened.

The Defence Ministry, in a statement today, said it had taken note of the matter.

It said the RMAF had given its full cooperation to the police.

“The ministry stressed that there is no compromise on any misconduct when it comes to discipline violations, order, crimes and legal issues such as bullying and others related to the Malaysian armed forces,” it said.

“Severe action in accordance with existing laws and regulations will be taken against any officer or personnel found to be involved and guilty.” – Bernama, May 2, 2023.