SIBU, 25 October 2024 – Lieutenant General Dato’ Mohd Sofi bin Md Lepi, Commander of the Eastern Field Army (PMT TD), visited Exercise HARINGAROO Series 74/2024 in Sibu, Sarawak, underscoring the importance of bolstering bilateral defence ties between Malaysia and Australia. Accompanied by Brigadier General Ahmad Norzaini bin Badrun, Commander of the 9th Brigade, Lt. Gen. Mohd Sofi emphasized both countries’ dedication to operational readiness, mobility, and strategic deployment.

Exercise HARINGAROO, taking place from 22 to 27 October 2024 in the Stapang – Nanga Sekuau area, acts as a strategic platform to enhance interoperability and solidify Malaysia-Australia relations. The training also facilitates expertise exchange, professionalism, and preparation for global security challenges, especially in East Malaysia.

Lt. Gen. Mohd Sofi engaged with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (3 RRD) and Australia’s Rifle Company Butterworth (RCB), assessing procedural alignment and exercise objectives. The exercise also included a visit to the Field Hospital managed by the 1st Medical Battalion at 9 Bgd HQ, highlighting the essential role of medical support in large-scale operations.

This joint exercise underscores the Malaysian Army’s readiness to address regional strategic threats, reinforcing defence capabilities to uphold the sovereignty and stability of Sarawak and Sabah.

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SIBU, 25 Okt 24 – Panglima Medan Timur Tentera Darat (PMT TD), Lt Jen Dato’ Mohd Sofi bin Md Lepi telah turun padang ke lokasi pelaksanaan Eks HARINGAROO Siri 74/2024 di Sibu, Sarawak sebagai inisiatif memperkasa sinergi pertahanan bilateral antara Malaysia dan Australia.

Diiringi Panglima 9 Briged, Brig Jen Ahmad Norzaini bin Badrun, PMT TD telah menegaskan komitmen terhadap kesiapsiagaan, aturgerak dan mobiliti kedua-dua ketumbukan. Eks HARINGAROO berfungsi sebagai platform strategik bagi melonjakkan interoperabiliti dan hubungan bilateral. Ia merupakan katalis yang membolehkan pertukaran kepakaran dan meningkatkan profesionalisme dalam menghadapi cabaran keselamatan global terutamanya di Sarawak dan Sabah.

Lawatan dimulakan dengan taklimat oleh Lt Kol Majani bin Japon, Pegawai Memerintah Batalion Ke-3 Rejimen Renjer Diraja (3 RRD) yang memperincikan mekanisme aturgerak latihan medan yang berlangsung dari 22 hingga 27 Okt 24 di kawasan Stapang – Nanga Sekuau.

PMT TD turut berinteraksi bersama anggota 3 RRD dan Rifle Company Butterworth – Tentera Darat Australia (RCB – TDA) bagi menilai pelaksanaan prosedur, konfigurasi dan pencapaian objektif eksesais. Lawatan ke Hospital Medan kendalian Batalion Pertama Perubatan di Markas Kawalan 9 Bgd turut dilaksanakan bagi menegaskan kepentingan elemen perubatan di lapangan.

Pelaksanaan latihan ini menunjukkan kesiagaan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia khususnya Tentera Darat Malaysia dalam aturgerak operasi berskala besar, sejajar dengan spektrum ancaman geostrategik serantau. Ia juga memperkasa latihan bersepadu dalam memperkukuh kesiapsiagaan dan kedaulatan Wilayah Sarawak dan Sabah.

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