00:00The Defence Ministry has launched a new emergency loan programme for military personnel
00:05aimed at stamping out underground money lending.
00:09The Ministry says resorting to black market sources for emergency cash is risky for service members.
00:15Those include financial difficulties, disciplinary issues and, in the worst case,
00:20getting recruited to spy in return for money.
00:23Personnel who meet requirements can apply for loans of up to US$38,000,
00:28covering injury, family care, funerals or damage from natural disasters.
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