MAF reviewing allowances to boost reserve force participation, says Chief of Defence Force

The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) plans to review and potentially increase allowances for its volunteer reserve personnel to boost participation and commitment, aiming for a more robust reserve force.

With a current inactivity rate of 40-50%, the MAF aims for a one-to-one ratio between reserve and regular force personnel, and will enhance training, infrastructure, and promotional efforts.

In another development, the Malaysian Battalion will transfer support assets to the Lebanese Armed Forces following the conclusion of the UNIFIL mission.

Furthermore, the MAF is encouraging young individuals, especially in technology and IT, to support their modernization initiatives.

PORT DICKSON, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is reviewing allowances for its volunteer reserve personnel to encourage greater participation in training and strengthen the reserve force.

Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman said the review was aimed at boosting commitment among reserve force members and strengthening the manpower pool for the regular armed forces.

He said the current hourly rates of RM9.80 and RM8 were relatively low, having last been reviewed around 2022.

“We want them to participate actively in training and activities organised by their respective regiments. Active involvement also gives them additional points if they wish to join the regular force, making the screening process easier,” he told reporters after the passing-out parade for 1,485 recruits from the 206/26 Series of Male Young Soldiers Training here today. Army Chief General Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman was also present.

Malek Razak said an estimated 40 to 50 per cent of registered reserve personnel were inactive, including failing to attend training when called up.

Under existing policy, those who remain inactive for several months or years are removed from the membership list, he said, adding that this hindered efforts to maintain the Territorial Army as a reserve force.

“Our target is a one-to-one ratio between reserve personnel and regular armed forces personnel,” he said.

To improve participation, the MAF will diversify training methods, upgrade infrastructure and strengthen promotional efforts.

Malek Razak said graduates of the Reserve Officers Training Unit (PALAPES) were given priority to join the regular armed forces through the graduate officer recruitment scheme and could also receive additional academic credits.

“We believe it is a waste for them to undergo military training, particularly as officers, only to leave after completing their studies. We want them to become the next generation of officers in the regular service,” he said.

In a separate development, he said the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) would hand over some support assets to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) following the planned termination of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission early next year.

The assets include generators, general-purpose vehicles and other equipment that would not need to be returned to Malaysia.

Earlier, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said 292 assets worth an estimated US$10 million (about RM42 million) would be handed over in stages until January 2027 for welfare, humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping efforts for local communities.

Malek Razak also urged young people to join the MAF, particularly in technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology (IT), to support the modernisation of the armed forces. — Bernama

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马来西亚武装部队（MAF）计划审查并可能提高其志愿预备役人员的津贴，以提高参与度和忠诚度，目标是建立一支更强大的预备役部队。

目前预备役人员的闲置率为 40-50%，马来西亚武装部队的目标是实现预备役人员与正规军人员 1:1 的比例，并将加强训练、基础设施和宣传工作。

另外，马来西亚营将在联合国驻黎巴嫩临时部队任务结束后向黎巴嫩武装部队移交支援资产。

此外，MAF鼓励年轻人，特别是科技和IT领域的年轻人，支持其现代化计划。

波德申，10 月 17 日讯——马来西亚武装部队 (MAF) 正在审查其志愿预备役人员的津贴，以鼓励更多人参与训练并加强预备役部队。

国防军总司令丹斯里马利克·拉扎克·苏莱曼将军表示，此次审查旨在提高预备役部队成员的奉献精神，并加强正规军的人力资源储备。

他表示，目前的每小时工资分别为 9.80 令吉和 8 令吉，相对较低，上次调整时间大约在 2022 年。

“我们希望他们积极参与各自部队组织的训练和活动。积极参与还能为他们加入正规军加分，使他们更容易通过筛选，”他在今天为第206/26期男子青年士兵训练营1485名新兵举行的结业典礼后告诉记者。陆军总司令丹斯里阿兹汉·奥斯曼上将也出席了典礼。

马利克·拉扎克表示，估计有 40% 到 50% 的注册预备役人员处于不活跃状态，包括被征召时未能参加训练。

他表示，根据现行政策，那些几个月或几年不活跃的人将被从成员名单中除名，这阻碍了将领土军维持为预备役部队的努力。

他说：“我们的目标是使预备役人员与正规军人员的比例达到1:1。”

为提高参与度，MAF将多样化培训方法，升级基础设施，并加强宣传工作。

马利克·拉扎克表示，预备役军官训练部队（PALAPES）的毕业生可以通过毕业生军官招募计划优先加入正规武装部队，还可以获得额外的学分。

他说：“我们认为，让他们接受军事训练，特别是作为军官接受训练，却在完成学业后离开，是一种浪费。我们希望他们成为正规军的下一代军官。”

另据报道，马来西亚营（MALBATT）将在联合国驻黎巴嫩临时部队（联黎部队）任务于明年初计划结束后，向黎巴嫩武装部队（LAF）移交一些支援资产。

这些资产包括发电机、通用车辆和其他无需运回马来西亚的设备。

此前，国防部长拿督斯里穆罕默德·卡立·诺丁表示，价值约1000万美元（约合4200万令吉）的292项资产将分阶段移交，直至2027年1月，用于当地社区的福利、人道主义援助和维和工作。

马利克·拉扎克也呼吁年轻人加入马来西亚武装部队，尤其是在科技、人工智能和信息技术领域，以支持武装部队的现代化建设。——马新社

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