Melaka, 8 August 2024 – YB Adly Zahari, Deputy Minister of Defence of Malaysia, accompanied by Major General Dato’ Zambery Jefry bin Haji Darus (Director-General of JHEV ATM), Encik Sophian Isswandy bin Ismail (Deputy Director-General of JHEV ATM), Datuk Haji Shahdan bin Haji Othman (Mayor of Melaka City Council), and Tuan Mahalil bin Mokhtar (Engineer of Melaka Tengah Public Works Department), officiated the award ceremony for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) and the handover of newly built houses under the ATM Veterans Housing Initiative for the state of Melaka.

During the program, YB Adly Zahari presented the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) and the monthly Living Assistance of RM300 to the recipients.

**PJM Award Recipients:**
1. Simon Lazaroo, Jalan Cricthon 1, Taman Pasir Murni, Ujung Pasir, 75050 Melaka
*Note: The wife of the recipient passed away in 2022 due to illness at an old age.*

2. Baba bin Mohamed @ Ahmad bin Mamat, Bukit Katil, 75450 Melaka
*Note: The recipient passed away due to a leg injury in February 2024.*

**Newly Built House Handover Recipients:**
1. Roslan bin Ludin, Lorong Pulau Perhentian Bukit Pulau, Bukit Baru, 75150 Melaka (Rental House)
*Note: The newly built house is valued at RM55,000 (without SPNB involvement).*

The program commenced with welcoming remarks from Major General Dato’ Zambery Jefry bin Haji Darus, Director-General of JHEV ATM, followed by a prayer to open the ceremony. The Deputy Minister then gave his speech, which was followed by the house key handover for the ATM Veterans Housing Initiative.

This initiative continues to ensure that veterans are well-supported and receive the recognition and assistance they deserve for their service to the nation.

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