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Daily Express
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Perhebat as key platform for second careers for veterans
Published on: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 Text Size: Noorul with MAF graduates. Kota Kinabalu: The Ministry of Defence remains committed to strengthening the Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Corporation (Perhebat) as a key platform for facilitating second careers for veterans, in line with the Defence White Paper (KPP), which emphasises human capital development and the socio-economic wellbeing of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) retirees and veterans. It reaffirmed its goal to transform Perhebat into an effective enabler and connector for veterans seeking new career paths. Advertisement 'Perhebat is actively expanding industrial collaborations across various sectors to create more quality employment opportunities for veterans. It is also working to increase training funds through partnerships with the corporate sector to support human capital development initiatives for future retirees and veterans,' it said. Additionally, Perhebat is exploring new areas such as Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of military assets, aimed at offering both training and job placement opportunities for targeted groups. On June 3, Perhebat signed eight memoranda and notes of understanding (MoUs & NoUs) with industry partners to further support veterans and future retirees in employment placement, entrepreneurship and training programmes. The signatories include Boustead Petroleum Marketing (BHPetrol), Johor Royal Service Corps (Askar Timbalan Setia Negeri Johor), Maxis Broadband, TAB Security, Kamatech Automotive & Engineering, Hexide Engineering, AMS Caddy Academy and Nur Lembah Pangsun Eco Resort. As part of the nationwide Certificate Award Ceremony, 3,473 MAF personnel successfully completed Transition Training. Additionally, 514 personnel and veterans were awarded the Malaysian Skills Diploma under the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) initiative. The RPEL programme, implemented in collaboration with the Department of Skills Development (JPK), aims to provide value-added opportunities for personnel and veterans to pursue higher education and enhance their employability. Through this initiative, participants can earn the Malaysian Skills Certificate, Malaysian Skills Diploma and Advanced Malaysian Skills Diploma. Since its inception in 2017, a total of 5,793 MAF personnel and veterans have received the Malaysian Skills Diploma. RPEL is a certification programme that formally recognises the experience, skills and achievements gained by personnel and veterans during their service, allowing them to conclude their military careers with certified qualifications. In Sabah, a total of 278 graduates received their awards under Series 1/2025 on June 12. Among them, 33 were awarded the Malaysian Skills Diploma — comprising 32 active MAF personnel and one veteran — while the remaining received the Perhebat Certificate. The ceremony at Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic was officiated by Commander of the 5th Infantry Division, Major General Dato Noorul Azril Ariffin. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
What's cooking with Perhebat: Sewing and brewing as soldiers return to civilian life
KLUANG: With her military career 'sewn up' including a stint with the Malaysian Battalion Team (Malbatt) in Lebanon, this tough lady wishes to exchange the gun for needle-and-thread thus continuing the legacy of her seamstress-mother once she returns to civilian life. Senior Warrant Officer (Rtd) P. Maygala, 41, who served in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) until her retirement last year (2024), said her feminine intuition persuaded her to study business management as a second career in the Transition Training programme, organised by the Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat). 'Many people ask me why tailoring and not other fields such as security ... my answer is simply that I am a woman, a mother, so the feminine spirit prevails despite the military discipline. Even before joining the army, I helped my mother at her tailoring shop,' she told Bernama after the Perhebat Certificate presentation here today by Commander of the RMN Reserve Force, First Admiral Azhar Adam. Maygala, who has served for 21 years including joining the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force, thanked the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and Perhebat. 'Having just graduated and receiving the certificate today, I will join my mother's clothing business in Johor Bahru by the end of the year,' she said. Another Perhebat graduate, Corporal (Rtd) Helmi Mohd Balawi, 43, said he would open a coffee-based cafe armed with the knowledge he gained from Perhebat 'sTransition Training. With his simmering interest in coffee, he wants to have a meaningful life while generating income after retirement. 'I served in the Johor Military Force (JMF) for 26 years, so I have no other skills. That's why I joined the Perhebat's Transition Training so that I can adapt to civilian life,' he said. Meanwhile, First Admiral Azhar said the MAF and Perhebat would increase their cooperation with the private sector to provide more job opportunities. According to him, eight new memorandums of understanding and agreements have been signed by the MAF in 2025 to support human capital development of MAF retirees and veterans to explore new fields. 'Besides teaching business to produce entrepreneurs, we are shifting our focus to the field of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of military assets with specialised training. 'This Transition Training has churned out a total of 3,473 MAF retirees while five JMF retirees have received certificates. A total of 514 personnel and veterans have also been awarded the Malaysian Skills Diploma,' Azhar added.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sewing and brewing as soldiers return to civilian life
KLUANG: With her military career 'sewn up' including a stint with the Malaysian Battalion Team (Malbatt) in Lebanon, this tough lady wishes to exchange the gun for needle-and-thread thus continuing the legacy of her seamstress-mother once she returns to civilian life. Senior Warrant Officer (Rtd) P. Maygala, 41, who served in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) until her retirement last year (2024), said her feminine intuition persuaded her to study business management as a second career in the Transition Training programme, organised by the Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat). 'Many people ask me why tailoring and not other fields such as security ... my answer is simply that I am a woman, a mother, so the feminine spirit prevails despite the military discipline. Even before joining the army, I helped my mother at her tailoring shop,' she told Bernama after the Perhebat Certificate presentation here today by Commander of the RMN Reserve Force, First Admiral Azhar Adam. Maygala, who has served for 21 years including joining the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force, thanked the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and Perhebat. 'Having just graduated and receiving the certificate today, I will join my mother's clothing business in Johor Bahru by the end of the year,' she said. Another Perhebat graduate, Corporal (Rtd) Helmi Mohd Balawi, 43, said he would open a coffee-based cafe armed with the knowledge he gained from Perhebat 'sTransition Training. With his simmering interest in coffee, he wants to have a meaningful life while generating income after retirement. 'I served in the Johor Military Force (JMF) for 26 years, so I have no other skills. That's why I joined the Perhebat's Transition Training so that I can adapt to civilian life,' he said. Meanwhile, First Admiral Azhar said the MAF and Perhebat would increase their cooperation with the private sector to provide more job opportunities. According to him, eight new memorandums of understanding and agreements have been signed by the MAF in 2025 to support human capital development of MAF retirees and veterans to explore new fields. 'Besides teaching business to produce entrepreneurs, we are shifting our focus to the field of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of military assets with specialised training. 'This Transition Training has churned out a total of 3,473 MAF retirees while five JMF retirees have received certificates. A total of 514 personnel and veterans have also been awarded the Malaysian Skills Diploma,' Azhar added.
Borneo Post
10-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Call on private sector to give capable army veterans a chance
Graduates share a light moment as they take a look at their respective certificates. KUCHING (June 10): Private sector companies have been called to provide career opportunities to Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans who are still capable of contributing to the nation's development. First Infantry Division commander Maj-Gen Dato Khairul Anuar Abd Aziz said that about 5,000 to 6,000 ATM personnel retire annually, and most are within the productive age range of 33 to 42 years old. 'Such a move aligns with the government's target of ensuring every quarter — including government agencies, government-linked companies, government-linked investment companies and the private sector — plays their part in providing second career opportunities to ATM veterans,' he said. Khairul made this call when officiating the presentation of Malaysian Skills Diploma (Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning Programme) Award Ceremony and Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat) certificate at the Kuching Civic Centre here today. He also encouraged ATM veterans to seize second career opportunities through various government-led initiatives in skills development, education and entrepreneurship. He added Perhebat has been actively conducting various efforts in employment placement and entrepreneurship initiatives through partnerships with leading companies such as the ATM Veteran Entrepreneur Empowerment Programme and i-Tekad programme, which offer grants, training and micro-financing to veteran entrepreneurs. Khairul (right) presents a certificate to a graduate, witnessed by Amir (second right). — Photos by Galileo Petingi 'Since 2023, 216 veterans have benefitted from grants amounting to RM1.08 million via the ATM Veteran Entrepreneur Empowerment Programme.' At the event yesterday, some 360 graduates comprising ATM veterans, personnel and nearly retired were awarded with Perhebat certificates. Of this total, 36 also received Malaysian Skills Diploma. Also present were Perhebat director-general Dato Amir Md Noor and 3rd Brigade commander Brigadier-General Mohd Sauffi Omar. army veterans job opportunities lead malaysian armed forces private sector
New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Perhebat helps veterans transition to civilian jobs
SUNGAI BULOH: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said around 72 per cent of veterans who completed transitional training programmes under the Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat) have secured employment. The Perhebat training programme provides a structured pathway to help retiring military personnel adapt to civilian life and employment by equipping them with new skills and knowledge. Khaled said those who completed the programme went on to become entrepreneurs or self-employed, while some secured jobs in the labour market. "If we look at the country's New Industrial Master Plan, by 2030, the nation aims to have six million skilled workers, and I believe many military personnel can fulfil that need," he said at the Dewan Jubli Perak, Kompleks Perhebat, Kem Sungai Buloh. Khaled said the Perhebat programme will continue to engage industry players by offering an experienced, skilled and competitive workforce, while remaining agile, open and performance-driven. While the employment rate's increase from last year is encouraging, there is still room for improvement, he said. "This means we must always be open to reviewing the content of the training, the curriculum used, and the transition training process. It must align with current market trends. It must be up to date and not outdated," Khaled added. In conjunction with the event, 3,473 Malaysian armed forces personnel completed the Transition Training programme, and 514 personnel and veterans received the Malaysian Skills Diploma.
