Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has denied any connection between an anti-corruption investigation and the forthcoming retirements of two senior military leaders. He stated that the departures of Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaafar and Defence Intelligence director-general Lt Gen Datuk Mohd Razali Alias are strictly due to mandatory age requirements.
The minister clarified that both generals are scheduled to retire upon turning sixty next year. This statement addressed speculation linking their retirements to a drug-smuggling probe known as Ops Sohor, which previously involved the arrest of several military personnel. Gen Mohd Nizam Jaafar is set to begin pre-retirement leave early next year.
The minister clarified that both generals are scheduled to retire upon turning sixty next year. This statement addressed speculation linking their retirements to a drug-smuggling probe known as Ops Sohor, which previously involved the arrest of several military personnel. Gen Mohd Nizam Jaafar is set to begin pre-retirement leave early next year.
