KJ spotted on Japan Ground Self-Defense Force tank
Photo: New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has drawn attention online after being seen riding a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force main battle tank.
From the original report
In viral social media posts, the media personality was seen wearing military-style gear and a helmet while riding a Type-90 tank at a military training facility in Japan.
Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the 50.2-tonne Type-90 is among Japan's primary combat assets and features a German-made Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore gun.
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- Aug 3, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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