KJ Quits As Commander Of 508 Regiment Of The Territorial Army, Says He’s Unwelcomed

He has also requested for his credentials to be withdrawn.

The former Youth and Sports Minister told the New Straits Times that he has submitted his resignation request to assistant commander of the reserves department, Brigadier General Datuk Zainal Abidin M Said, during a meeting at the Defence Ministry.

“I have submitted my request this morning and I am now waiting for a decision on whether it is accepted or not,” Khairy said.

But among the reasons he cited for his resignation was somewhat shocking if not honestly brutal.

“I made the request because I am no longer welcomed in the Territorial Army and the Armed Forces. It is better for me to back out,” he was quoted as saying.

The MP, who’s fondly known as KJ, also tweeted a photo of his resignation.

Penyerahan surat peletakan jawatan sebagai Komander 508AW dan permohonan pembatalan tauliah kepada Mej Jen Dato’ Zainal AP BPS. Terima kasih kepada warga 508AW atas kerjasama selama hampir lima tahun saya menjadi Komander. pic.twitter.com/ds6Kwimw4O

— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) August 15, 2018

The resignation came after the National Patriots Association (Patriot) urged Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu to ban the practice of granting politicians and celebrities the privilege of wearing army uniforms and awarding them military ranks.