PORT DICKSON, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is reviewing allowances for its volunteer reserve personnel to encourage greater participation in training and strengthen the reserve force.

Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman said the review was aimed at boosting commitment among reserve force members and strengthening the manpower pool for the regular armed forces.

He said the current hourly rates of RM9.80 and RM8 were relatively low, having last been reviewed around 2022.

“We want them to participate actively in training and activities organised by their respective regiments. Active involvement also gives them additional points if they wish to join the regular force, making the screening process easier,” he told reporters after the passing-out parade for 1,485 recruits from the 206/26 Series of Male Young Soldiers Training here today. Army Chief General Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman was also present.