The measures follow several reported cases of bullying at the institution.

Defence minister Khaled Nordin said “senior-junior dynamics” over three to four years at the academy can lead to such issues.

“We will increase the frequency of roll calls and install more CCTV cameras at the academy. For instance, if fights occur, roll calls may be conducted at 10pm or 2am, depending on the situation, to ensure better monitoring and response,” he said on the sidelines of an event at the Felda Bukit Aping Timur multipurpose hall here today.

Khaled, who is the Kota Tinggi MP, said the defence ministry would not tolerate any instances of bullying at UPNM and would take strict action in line with existing regulations.

“We have rules in place that make it an offence to conceal or cover up bullying and abuse.

“What’s crucial is to send a clear message that we will not compromise on such behaviour. We will take firm action and ensure the punishments are widely publicised,” he said.

Previously, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, decreed that the culture of abuse at UPNM must cease immediately, and called for the university’s tarnished reputation to be restored.

On Nov 27, Khaled had been reported as saying that five cadet officers from the academy involved in three bullying cases had been sanctioned by the ministry.

The action taken included the revocation of the cadet officers’ appointments, dismissal from the armed forces, and compensation payments to the government.