He said the ministry was still waiting for a full report on the case from the police.
“The case is seen as physical abuse (involving an army personnel and his stepson) … it has nothing to do with the defence ministry.
“Anyhow, I cannot give my comments, but just have to wait until the police investigation is over. If he is convicted, we leave it to the Armed Forces chief to take action,” he told reporters at a JKKK community event in Taman Bersatu here today.
Yesterday, a 35-year-old soldier and his wife were arrested by police to assist in investigations after their 10-year-old son was found chained at the neck to a gas barrel.
The army personnel from Batu 10 Camp, Jalan Gambang, Kuantan and his 30-year-old wife were remanded for a week to facilitate investigation under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Child Act (Amendment) 2016.