The Malaysian Army apologised for “traffic jams” on a busy highway near Parliament after a tank and military vehicle broke down in a span of just two days ahead of the country’s Independence Day celebrations.
The Army said should a similar incident occur again a “standby recovery team will be dispatched” to avoid traffic jams. On Friday, a PT-91M Pendekar tank broke down on a highway after encountering engine problems. It was involved in Independence Day rehearsals. The Army sent a recovery vehicle to tow away the tank.
A similar incident occurred on Saturday after a prime mover broke down as a team of mechanics reached the location to carry out repairs.
However, people across the country weren’t impressed as the breakdown exploded on social media.
Malaysia will never be invaded by hostile powers.
Our coasts are defended by warships undetectable by radar.
Our roads will cause tanks to break down.
And our Treasury long looted and empty.
— Dr Jason Leong 🇲🇾 (@DrJasonLeong) August 27, 2022
Traffic on the road came to a standstill after the tank broke down in the middle of the road in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is set to celebrate its National Day on August 31.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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