He said the officers would be taken to court once the investigations end.
“We will then move on to the legal process. They will certainly have the right to defend themselves,” he said after giving his New Year’s address at Wisma Perwira here today.
During his address, Khaled had promised the strict enforcement of regulations and discipline, saying the ministry and armed forces had long prohibited “unprincipled activities” nationwide.
He said clear and strict regulations and guidelines had been established on permissible social activities at military camps.
“Call it whatever you want – ‘yeye’, ‘yaya’ or any other name.
“To anyone involved in these moral transgressions that tarnish ATM’s noble image: we will ensure that you are punished and dishonourably discharged from service,” he said.
Khaled also highlighted the establishment of the Military Religious Corps, which is meant to prevent immoral practices among personnel.
This followed a call by PAS Youth for a greater inculcation of Islamic teachings among ATM personnel, in the wake of controversies which it said had tarnished the ATM’s image.
Last week, the defence ministry said it had instructed ATM to launch an internal probe into the alleged immoral activities, including the unauthorised entry of outsiders for entertainment and the existence of minibars.
Several videos circulating on social media had shown the “entertainment culture” among military officers, including at the Subang Air Base.
One of the videos showed a man engaging in inappropriate behaviour with a woman, while another showed several people sitting at a bar.
Khaled also said that contrary to claims on social media, such activities were not part of established military culture.
“Rules against alcohol and bringing non-family members into camps are already in place. These activities are not widely carried out.
“(Those responsible) know (that such activities are against the rules). Maybe they want to test us, so we will test them right back with appropriate action. We will take action if they are found guilty. They may be sacked,” he said.