PUTRAJAYA, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) to conduct a review of all national security protocols to ensure they remain intact, amid a crackdown against graft involving military personnel.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said during today's Cabinet meeting, Anwar also instructed Mindef to provide a comprehensive report once the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) concludes its investigation into the smuggling rings.

"The prime minister is concerned about the national security implications and has instructed the ministry to review all aspects to ensure that national security is not compromised," he said, as quoted by New Straits Times.

Earlier this month,...