Armed forces veterans have voiced their intention to contest in the 15th general election (GE15) using their own political platform, targeting about 50 parliamentary and state seats.

MAF Veterans Association president Sharuddin Omar said they were in the midst of forming a party named Parti Kemakmuran Negara and that its stance on contesting in GE15 was due to the government’s delay in resolving issues related to veterans, especially involving salary and pensions as well as other issues concerning the people.