Army officer arrested at public university with firearm, preliminary test positive for ketum compound
A Malaysian Army officer was arrested at a public university for possession of a firearm and a substance testing positive for ketum. The Malaysian Army has confirmed that all official armouries are secure and is cooperating with police investigations.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding military discipline and the security of government-issued firearms, prompting an official response to maintain public trust.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) has confirmed that all firearms and ammunition in its storage facilities are fully accounted for following the arrest of an army officer at a public university on September 28.
The Strategic Communications Branch of the Army Headquarters said today that immediate inspections of all armouries and storage facilities were conducted as soon as the force received information regarding the incident.
According to the statement, the officer was detained by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to assist in investigations after being found in possession of a firearm, a quantity of ammunition, and a liquid suspected to be a prohibited substance.
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