Non-pensionable veterans appeal for higher monthly aid

Over 71,000 members of the Non-Pensionable Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association nationwide are appealing to the government to increase their monthly cost of living assistance.

The association’s deputy president Mohd Rani Hussin said, so far, they only received around RM300 a month, which was not commensurate with the current economic situation.

He said the association hoped the government would raise the aid by at least...