Malaysian Army Dismisses 41 Personnel for Bullying and Abuse Since 2019 MY ATM 7th April 20257th April 2025 RANTAU PANJANG β The Malaysian Army (TDM) has dismissed 12 officers and 29 other ranks over the past five years for offences involving bullying and abuse of junior personnel since 2019. Army Chief, General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, said the action reflects the armyβs firm stance in tackling such misconduct. "Such
11th Anniversary of the Eastern Field Command Headquarters (PMTTD) MY ATM 30th March 202530th March 2025 π Did You Know?Letβs take a closer look at the structure and vital role of PMTTD in safeguarding our nationβs sovereignty. πͺπ²πΎ EASTERN FIELD COMMAND HEADQUARTERS (MK PMTTD) Based at Muara Tuang Camp, Kuching, MK PMTTD serves as the strategic defence and administrative hub for the Malaysian Army (TDM) in East Malaysia.
Soldier Dies After Alleged Rough Handling at Sarawak Army Camp β Police and Military Probe Underway MY ATM 26th March 202527th March 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: A 21-year-old Malaysian soldier, Private Muhammad Muqriz Aseri from the 20th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (20 RMR), was found dead at Kem Sri Miri in Sarawak following suspected physical assault. The Malaysian Army has confirmed that a post-mortem at Miri Hospital determined the cause of death
MINDEF Considering the a Establishment of a Dedicated Cyber Force to Counter Digital Threats MY ATM Technology 24th March 202526th March 2025 Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is considering the establishment of a dedicated cyber force to address increasingly complex cyberattacks and misinformation campaigns. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that this force would possess high technical expertise, including cyber threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, and active cyber defence. This capability
ππππ ππππ πππππππππππ πππ πππππππππππ ππππ ππππ πππππ πππππππ (πππππ π) – ππππππ ππππππππ ππππππππ MY ATM 21st March 202521st March 2025 BUTTERWORTH, 20 March, 2025 β A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held today to mark the commencement of the Malaysia-Australia Infrastructure Airfield Works Project (Stage 1) at RMAF Butterworth Airbase. Representing the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) was Base Commander Brigadier General Khairol Muzambi bin Salehin TUDM, while Wing Commander Belinda Edmunds
Malaysian Armed Forces to Implement New BMI Policy and Stricter Recruitment Criteria MY ATM 2nd February 20252nd February 2025 The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) is set to implement a new Body Mass Index (BMI) policy that will affect both officers and personnel, particularly within the Malaysian Army. This policy takes into account age range and the physical demands of different military roles. Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan
Breaking Tradition: The Appointment of General Mohd Nizam Jaffar as Malaysiaβs Chief of Defence Force MY ATM 1st February 20251st February 2025 Malaysiaβs recent appointment of General Datuk Haji Mohd Nizam Jaffar as the 23rd Chief of Defence Force (CDF) marks a significant departure from long-standing military tradition. Typically, the CDF is selected from among the three service chiefsβthe Chief of Army, Chief of Navy, or Chief of Air Forceβbut in this
Tragic Accident in Melaka: Woman Dies After Crashing into Military Truck MY ATM 31st January 20251st February 2025 A tragic accident occurred early this morning in front of the 96 Depot Pangkalan Peluru Camp in Masjid Tanah, Melaka, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old woman, Manisya Azlin Ishak. She was driving a Proton Saga when it collided head-on with a military truck. The incident took place at approximately
Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar Set to Lead Malaysian Armed Forces? Human Capital MY ATM 28th January 20251st February 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, January 28 β A historic change is coming to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) as Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar is set to be appointed as the new Chief of Defence Force (CDF). Internal sources confirmed that the Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel Services, Lieutenant General Datuk
MAF Leadership Transition: Who Will Be the Next Chief? MY ATM 16th January 202517th January 2025 The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is set to welcome a new chief soon, as a decision has reportedly been made regarding the leadership transition. It is understood that the Armed Forces Council convened last week to finalize the appointment of the new armed forces chief, who will succeed Mohammad Ab Rahman.