4. Functions of the Council

to formulate policies and plans of action relating to veterans’ affairs;

to oversee the implementation of policies and plans of action relating to veterans’ affairs;

to coordinate and monitor the implementation of policies and plans of action relating to veterans with the relevant ministries, government agencies, bodies or organizations and the private sector;

to advise and make recommendations on the formulation of any legislation or amendment of any existing legislation in order to secure the welfare and interests of the veterans;

to advise the Government on the issues of veterans’ affairs including the developments at the international level;

to act as the monitoring body for all veterans associations in Malaysia; and

to perform any other functions as directed by the Minister for the proper implementation of this Act.