2025 Defence Budget Screening Meeting for Malaysian Army Held at Wisma Perwira Tentera Darat MY ATM 26th June 202430th June 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, 26 June 2024 - The Screening Meeting for the 2025 Defence Budget for the Malaysian Army was conducted today at the Hashim Ali Meeting Room, Wisma Perwira Tentera Darat (WPTD), Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Chief of Army, Lt Gen Dato'
RMAF Conducts Tactical Flight Training Ahead of 66th Anniversary Celebrations MY ATM 26th May 202428th May 2024 The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will conduct tactical flight training for its air assets from 27 May to 2 June 2024. The tactical flight training aims to demonstrate the readiness of RMAF assets and personnel in conjunction with the 66th RMAF Anniversary celebrations at Kuantan Air Base. This training also
List of 10 Individuals involved in the Tragic Helicopter Crash at RMN Base MY ATM 24th April 202424th April 2024 The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) issued the following statement regarding a helicopter crash incident at an RMN base:1. RMN confirms that 10 individuals, comprising 7 crew members from the RMN HOM helicopter unit and 3 from the Fennec RMN unit, have perished. The names of the deceased are included
Royal Malaysian Navy Helicopter Crash at Lumut Base: Officials Conduct Site Visit, Extend Condolences MY ATM 24th April 202424th April 2024 LUMUT, 23rd April 2024 - The Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohammad bin Ab Rahman, along with the Minister of Defence, YB Dato’ Seri Khaled bin Nordin, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence, Dato’ Seri Isham bin Ishak, visited the site of the Royal
No Shortcuts for PALAPES Graduates to Join MAF MY ATM 28th March 202428th March 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 - All PALAPES members must undergo the application and selection process like any other candidate from public or private universities to join the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). This was stated by Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin, in a verbal response in Parliament. "Those who aspire to join
MINDEF Explores Establishing New MAF Service, Focuses on Cyber and Electromagnetic Domains MY ATM 27th March 20241st April 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 - The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is currently studying the suitability and necessity of establishing a fourth service under the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) specifically focusing on cyber defence and electromagnetic domains. Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, stated that the development of this fourth service
Sarawak to have two new Army Camps, says Eastern Field commander MY ATM 5th March 20245th March 2024 KUCHING (5 March): Two new Malaysian army camps will be built in Sarawak, said Eastern Field commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi. Speaking to reporters after paying a courtesy call on Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today, he said one of them will
Malaysia’s Defence White Paper to Undergo Mid-Term Review: Embracing Change in a Dynamic Landscape MY ATM 15th February 202420th February 2024 Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin has announced that the Defence White Paper, passed in Parliament in 2019, is slated for a mid-term review this year to assess its efficacy and identify potential enhancements. The review will consider changes and developments since its inception, including the impact of the Covid-19
Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of 3 Armed Forces Members on Duty MY ATM 2nd February 20242nd February 2024 We are deeply saddened to hear about a tragic road accident involving a military vehicle on its way to pick up personnel from EKS CPX Satria Gagah 30 BGD. In this unfortunate incident, three members on duty lost their lives on the spot. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of
Malaysian Armed Forces Extend Heartfelt Christmas Greetings for 2023 MY ATM 24th December 202324th December 2023 The Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Dato' Seri Mohammad bin Ab Rahman, along with all members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas to the Christian community nationwide, especially among the MAF personnel. Christmas celebration is a joyous occasion that brings together family