Malaysian Armed Forces

King To Scrutinise Military Procurement

SHAH ALAM: Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the King has warned military personnel not to be involved in corruption and abuse of power in the procurement of arms. He said the sovereignty and dignity of the country will be compromised if military officers and men are involved in corruption and power […]

Malaysian Armed Forces

Tabung Tragedi Lumut 2024

SHAH ALAM: For those wishing to donate the families of the 10 RMN personnel who died in the helicopter crashes on April 23, can do so now via the Tabung Tragedi Lumut 2024. The Malaysian Armed Forces release: SIARAN AKHBAR 29 APRIL 2024 𝗞𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗜 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗔 (𝗔𝗧𝗠) […]

Malaysian Armed Forces

New CDF 2023

SHAH ALAM: Army chief Gen TS Mohammad Ab Rahman was promoted as the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) at a ceremony at Kementerian Pertahanan today. Mohammad, 59, replaces Gen TS Affendi Buang, 62, who is retiring. Defence Minister DS Mohamad Hasan was present at the ceremony. Mohammad – the 22nd […]

Malaysian Armed Forces

Imported Ambulances For Medical Corps

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Armed Forces Medical Corps took delivery of 50 Class B ambulances which were procured during the height of pandemic at the Kementah Camp on March 28. Defence Minister DSU Mohamad Hasan said the medical corps needed around 130 of such ambulances and more will be procured […]

Kementerian Pertahanan

29th Army Chief

SHAH ALAM: Army deputy chief Lieutenant General DS Mohammad Ab Rahman, 59, was promoted as general and appointed as the 29th Army chief today. He succeeded Gen TS Zamrose Mohd Zain, 61, who is retiring. The promotion and handing-over ceremony was witnessed by Defence Minister DSU Mohamad Hasan and Chief […]

Defence Contract

Defence Minister In Turkiye

SHAH ALAM: Defence Minister DSU Mohamad Hasan is in Turkiye today for a two-day official visit. In his social media post, Mohamad said that he arrived at the Istanbul Grand Airport and met on arrival by the Malaysian ambassador to the country; Consul general and the Defence Attache. He left […]

Airshow

LIMA 2023 Budget

SHAH ALAM: In the article on the unapproved 2023 budget put forward by the previous government, Malaysian Defence wrote that the RM25.3 million was allocated in the Defence Ministry funds for organising Lima 2023, scheduled for this May 23 to 27. As the Transport Ministry is jointly organising the show […]

Kementerian Pertahanan

MAF Medical Team Flies To Turkiye

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Armed Forces have sent a 106-strong field medical contingent to Turkiye for the earthquake disaster response. Designated Op Starlight – the medical contingent is expected to conduct operations for at least sixty team. The medical team together with three field hospitals and their associated equipment took […]

Exercise

Paras To UAE For Joint Exercise

SHAH ALAM: The Army is sending a company strong of paratroopers to the United Arab Emirates for a three-week long bilateral exercise – Desert Tiger 6/23 – in the Middle East country. The bulk of the paratroopers are from Ninth Royal Malay Regiment (Para) which is part of the 10th […]