PETALING JAYA: Deputy Defence Minister Liew Chin Tong has hit out at Jaringan Melayu Malaysia (JMM) president Datuk Azwanddin Hamzah for saying that he disrespected the Malaysian Armed Forces by wearing khaki-coloured uniform.

Azwanddin had, on Wednesday (Oct 31), posted a picture of Liew in what looked like some sort of uniform on his Facebook account, and called it a "communist uniform".

He said it was "kurang ajar" (disrespectful).

The post was, however, deleted soon after.

Liew refuted the accusation with a statement on his own Facebook account.

He explained that the "uniform" was a bush jacket, and was provided by the Ministry of Defence for official military functions such as camp visits.

"Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu also wears the same uniform. Former ministers and even former government leaders have done the same," Liew wrote.

Liew pointed out that the khaki colour had nothing to do with communists, and reminded Azwanddin that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wore the same uniform during the 2017 National Day celebration.

"Military uniforms are exclusive and only applicable to authorised commissioners.

"The Defence Ministry's office asks that JMM retract the absurd allegation that clearly shows a lack of intelligence and a prudent attitude in making statements," Liew wrote.