JOHOR BAHRU, 9 May 2025 – In the pitch-black hours of 2 a.m., a familiar figure known for his fighting spirit and courage emerged once again in the field — Tunku Mahkota Johor (TMJ), Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who captured the public’s attention by taking part in a tactical training exercise alongside the nation’s elite forces.

The exercise, named Exercise Thunderstorm, involved Johor’s elite Royal Special Forces (TSNJ), the Special Forces Regiment (GGK), the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), and the 7th Brigade. TMJ actively participated and shared his experience on his personal Instagram account.

In a post that quickly garnered over 120,000 likes in just two hours, TMJ expressed deep respect and admiration for the nation’s warriors.

“It is always a great honour to train and spend time with these warriors. We don’t die, we multiply,” he wrote, accompanied by striking images of the intense nighttime training.

This training session not only tested the physical and mental endurance of its participants but also demonstrated the strong solidarity between Johor’s leadership and Malaysia’s defence forces.

TMJ’s presence on the frontlines of such an extreme training environment once again proves his commitment and hands-on involvement in the security and defence affairs of both the state and the nation.

Many netizens voiced their admiration for TMJ’s bravery and dedication, praising his willingness to join the frontlines alongside Malaysia’s finest in such demanding conditions.

Exercises like Thunderstorm are crucial in ensuring that the elite forces of the country maintain peak readiness, especially in the face of evolving security threats both domestically and globally.

With the rallying cry “We don’t die, we multiply,” the exercise highlighted the remarkable courage, unity, and warrior spirit shared by Malaysia’s elite forces and the Johor royal leadership.

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