According to Defense Minister Khaled Nordin,” I have been informed about the popular media statement involving a intern at UPNM who sustained accidents.” The government has referred the subject to the police for investigation after the incident was reported on social media on Sunday.  ,
He continued,” The government views these incidents as unacceptable and threatening to UPNM and higher education institutions.”  ,
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Amirul Iskandar Norhanizan, a 22-year-old cadet officer from UPNM, entered a not-guilty plea on Friday and requested a test on the cost of freely injuring his junior by using a heat iron in a separate event.  ,  ,
If found innocent, Amirul- who is being charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code- may remain jailed up to 10 times, fined and/or caned.
In addition, six former UPNM students were sentenced to death in July 2024 for the dreadful death of 21-year-old military trainee Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain, a subject that dominated national media.
According to local media, aside from having hot heat metal constantly pressed onto his system, Mr Zulfarhan was also subjected to whippings, kicks and punches.  ,  ,
Indonesian netizens are concerned about the most recent alleged bullying incident to surface at the defense university.  ,
“UPNM- National Bullying University of Malaysia”, said a netizen on X on Nov 10.  ,
Do UPNM students receive points for deceiving other kids? Why do they appear to be trying to intimidate ( other students )? According to another netizen on X, @mrfirdausjailan’s article received more than 1,500 wants.  ,
” The university is supposed to produce protectors ( of the country ), but many are becoming bullies at UPNM,” said @Its ReeZhe also on X on November 10.
The Malaysian Armed Forces are close allies, and the defense school is well known for its role in developing future leaders in the nation’s defense sector.  ,
The Ministry of Defense may introduce laws and regulations to combat abuse that could cause injuries or fatalities for students at military universities, according to national news agency Bernama on November 7.  ,
Adly Zahari, the lieutenant defense minister, claims that increasing surveillance means increasing the number of wardens who are in charge of the students ‘ supervision.  ,
Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, had stated in a powerful statement that his country would not tolerate bullying in academic settings.  ,
Mr. Anwar urged training leaders to take responsibility for the problem, noting that the country’s taunting culture has become a national epidemic and that the relevant ministries and organizations must address it. He also urged the students of UPNM to address the issue.  ,
The authorities have also advised the people to wait until the most thorough investigation is finished before making any predictions about the most recent alleged abuse event.