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Government To Concentrate On National Service Trainees Who Are Working

Submitted by masami on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Bernama

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 16:31:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry will give emphasis on those who are working and having problems to persuade them to join the National Service (NS) training programme when directed to do so.

Its minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said they were placed in the third and fourth groups in every series of the NS training programme but on most occasions, they avoided from joining the compulsory training.

Thumbs up for Zahid's defence procurement policy revamp

Submitted by aazman on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 01:10:00

THE Defence Ministry's plan to review the procurement policies for the Armed Forces has won all-round approval from members of anti-corruption vigilance committees under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

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Arms purchase review on the cards

Submitted by pekwan on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

MARHALIM ABAS

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 07:23:00

THE Defence Ministry will review its procurement policies to prevent wastage and inefficiencies, its minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said yesterday.

“We will make sure that funds allocated to the Armed Forces are spent wisely and arms procurements and other contracts are delivered on time and within the budget.”

The ministry would also ensure that the arms procurement met specifications of the users and were up-to- date.

Zahid Hamidi: Barisan Nasional is looking good in Permatang Pasir

Submitted by Shamsul on Monday, August 24th, 2009

SHAMSUL YUNOS

Monday, August 24th, 2009 21:25:00

Barisan Nasional (BN) campaign director, Datuk Seri Abdul Zahid Hamidi, is confident that they can make serious inroads into PAS stronghold, Permatang Pasir, based on the latest feedback.