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Ministry of Defence

Kementerian Pertahanan

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The ministry formulates and implements national defence policy, manages defence procurement and capability planning, and oversees military readiness and operations. It also administers welfare programmes for armed forces veterans and coordinates research and development in defence science and technology.

Minister

Mohamed Khaled NordinMK

Dato' Seri

Mohamed Khaled Nordin

Minister of Defence

UMNO

In office since: 2 Dec 2022

Deputy Ministers

Adly ZahariAZ

YB

Adly Zahari

Deputy Minister of Defence

AMANAH

Agencies & Departments

Departments

  • Armed Forces Retirees' Affairs Corporation (PERHEBAT)(Jabatan Hal Ehwal Veteran ATM)
  • ATM Veteran Affairs Department(Jabatan Hal Ehwal Veteran ATM)

Agencies

  • Malaysian Armed Forces(Markas Angkatan Tentera Malaysia)

Statutory Bodies

  • Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security(Institut Pertahanan & Keselamatan Malaysia)
  • Science and Technology Research Institute for Defence(Institut Penyelidikan Sains Dan Teknologi Pertahanan)
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