Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Malaysian Army Chief on Leave Amid Probe
The head of the Malaysian army, Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, has been asked to take a break from his job.
This is because there are some serious claims being looked into.
The defence minister said this will help the investigation be fair.
The exact details of the claims haven't been shared yet.
The news was reported by a big news agency in Malaysia called Bernama.
Malaysian Army Chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan placed on immediate leave.
Leave pending investigation into unspecified allegations.
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin stated the move avoids conflict of interest.
State-owned news agency Bernama reported the development.
Nature of allegations not explicitly stated.
- Who
- Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, Malaysian Army Chief
- What
- Placed on leave pending investigation
- When
- Immediate leave
- Where
- Malaysia
- Why
- Allegations under investigation
- Name
- Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan
- Position
- Malaysian Army Chief
- Status
- On leave pending investigation
- Source
- Bernama (state-owned news agency)
- Reason for Leave
- Allegations under investigation