PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia has tipped Malaysia as a dark horse for the upcoming Thomas Cup, expressing cautious optimism over the team's chances of ending a 34-year title drought.
PORT MORESBY: Papua New Guinea ramped up security at military bases on Wednesday , as disgruntled soldiers set up road blocks in the capital to vent frustrations over alleged government corruption.
A small number of soldiers manned roadblocks near the Murray Barracks in Port Moresby on Tuesday night, protesting a recruitment scandal that has already forced the nation's defence minister to step aside pending investigation. Billy Joseph is accused of interfering with army recruitment, local media reported, enlisting soldiers from his home district in a process allegedly tainted by nepotism.
Believing they were unfairly targeted for blowing the whistle on the affair, a small core of soldiers have deserted their posts in protest against the government. Chief of Defence Force Philip Polewara on Wednesday ordered all military units to implement'close camp' procedures for one month. The security measures shut down weapons armouries, restrict the use of military vehicles and limit movements in and out of barracks.
'All unit commanders are to exercise strict command and control to ensure compliance,' read a directive signed by Polewara and seen by AFP.
Prime Minister James Marape urged the troops to'immediately cease' their protest. In a nod to their concerns, he said all soldiers who raised allegations through proper channels would be protected.
Papua New Guinea signed a landmark mutual defence treaty with neighbour Australia in October. The deal -- which is yet to be ratified in parliament -- was delayed over fears it would erode Papua New Guinea's sovereignty and non-aligned foreign policy. - AFPAnwar mourns passing of Indian music legend Asha Bhosle
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