KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- The Ministry of Defence has ordered an immediate internal investigation following viral allegations circulating on social media involving military camps.

In a statement today, the ministry said it views seriously claims relating to the entry of unauthorised individuals and alleged immoral activities said to have taken place within military facilities.

As a result, the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) has been directed to conduct a comprehensive internal probe to determine the authenticity of the allegations.

"The Malaysian Armed Forces has been instructed to conduct an immediate internal investigation to comprehensively ascertain the validity of the allegations," the ministry said.

The ministry did not specify the ...