KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin said in Parliament today that he agrees with the argument that military exercises conducted in Pahang do not require royal consent.
Khaled made the assertion while responding to Tanah Merah MP Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz (Perikatan Nasional), who argued that the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have the right to conduct exercises anywhere it deems fit.
Ikmal said this power is clearly outlined in the Federal Constitution, to which Khaled agreed.
“It would be good if all MPs argue as Tanah Merah did since it would make my job easier. Among the explanations in his own question, he said the Federal Constitution clearly outlines Federal and State powers,” Khaled said.
“He (Ikmal) also said the problem must be tackled with tact and wisdom so that it would not set a precedent. We agree with all his views,” the minister added.
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Date: 16 July, 2026 12:05 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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