KUALA LUMPUR, 24 July 2025 – The Ministry of Defence Malaysia (MINDEF) welcomed a historic official visit by the Chief of the German Army, Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation between Malaysia and Germany.

Lieutenant General Alfons Mais was accorded a ceremonial welcome which included a Guard of Honour inspection mounted by the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment at MINDEF. He was warmly received by Deputy Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Dato’ Tengku Muhammad Fauzi bin Tengku Ibrahim, accompanied by senior officers of the Malaysian Army — a gesture reflecting Malaysia’s deep respect and regard for the visit.

This official visit provided a valuable platform for strategic discussions encompassing military expertise exchange, opportunities for joint training, and potential cooperation in defence technology. The engagement aims to enhance the operational readiness and professionalism of both armed forces, reinforcing a mutual commitment to regional peace and security.

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Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia (MINDEF) menerima kunjungan hormat Chief of The German Army, Lieutenant General Alfons Mais dalam satu lawatan rasmi yang penuh bersejarah. Lawatan ini menjadi simbolik kepada hubungan pertahanan yang semakin kukuh antara Malaysia dan Jerman, sekaligus membuka lembaran baharu dalam kerjasama ketenteraan dua hala antara kedua-dua negara.

Ketibaan Lieutenant General Alfons Mais telah diberikan penghormatan dengan menerima tabik hormat serta memeriksa Kawalan Kehormatan Utama (KKU) daripada pasukan Batalion Pertama Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja yang berlangsung di perkarangan MINDEF. Beliau turut disambut oleh Timbalan Panglima Tentera Darat, Leftenan Jeneral Dato’ Tengku Muhammad Fauzi bin Tengku Ibrahim bersama barisan Pegawai Kanan Tentera Darat Malaysia, menandakan penghormatan tinggi terhadap kehadiran beliau.

Lawatan rasmi ini memberi ruang penting kepada perbincangan strategik melibatkan pertukaran kepakaran, peluang latihan bersama, serta potensi kerjasama dalam teknologi pertahanan. Inisiatif ini diharap dapat memperkukuh tahap kesiapsiagaan dan profesionalisme Angkatan Tentera kedua-dua negara demi keselamatan dan keamanan serantau.

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