Defence Ministry allocates RM7.2 million to place 300 graduates, including children of military personnel, in 12-month job training with monthly allowance.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry has allocated RM7.2 million to implement the ‘ProWira Ready To Work Graduate’ programme, providing 300 graduates, including children of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel, with job training opportunities at selected companies.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the programme, implemented through the Armed Forces Fund Board Foundation (Yayasan LTAT), was part of efforts to strengthen the welfare agenda for military personnel and their families through education and employment opportunities.
He said the programme focuses on graduates who are children of serving MAF personnel, MAF veterans, and Defence Ministry staff.
“Throughout the 12-month placement period at the 23 participating companies, participants will receive a monthly allowance of RM2,000 paid by the government through Yayasan LTAT.
“We hope their placement in these companies will provide meaningful exposure and help them succeed in the working world,” he said at the launch of the ProWira programme and Yayasan LTAT Education Initiative 2026 here today.
Also present were Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari, Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali and Yayasan LTAT chief executive Datuk Dr Nizar Sudin.
At the event, the Professional Accountancy Collaboration programme was also launched in collaboration with Yayasan Peneraju, offering children of MAF personnel the opportunity to pursue professional studies through a strategic financing structure.
Mohamed Khaled said the programme reflected the ministry’s continued commitment to expanding education benefits and career opportunities through strategic collaboration.
“Under the programme, 90 per cent of the funding will be borne by Yayasan Peneraju while the remaining 10 per cent will be funded by Yayasan LTAT,” he said.
He also presented contribution cheques worth RM222,814.40 to six principals of schools located in military camps through the Sentuhan Elit SPM 2025 Programme, as well as a RM376,488 contribution cheque from Yayasan LTAT to Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) for the implementation of the e-Perkasa Programme 2026.
He also witnessed the exchange of a memorandum of understanding for the Professional Accounting Certification Programme (ACCA) between Yayasan Peneraju and Yayasan LTAT.
The event also saw the presentation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contribution cheques totalling RM3 million to Yayasan LTAT from contributors including Affin Bank Berhad, BH Petrol, Perwira Niaga Malaysia, Boustead Holdings Berhad and the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN).
