No Racial Quotas in MAF – Chief of Defence Force

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19th September 202120th September 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) does not set any racial quota for the recruitment of soldiers, said Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. (pix) He said the notion that only a particular race was favoured to join MAF was a misconception as the recruitment of personnel was

MAF 88th Anniversary – “Interesting Facts About the MAF” : Roles and Functions of the Malaysian Army

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16th September 202116th September 2021

The Malaysian Army is a unique and distinctive organisation. There are 16 Corps and Regiments with their respective functions and roles. Their functions and roles vary based on tasks and expertise. Therefore, based on the expertise, the Corps and Regiment are divided into 3 groups, namely: COMBAT GROUPS - This group

Hisham: King’s speech a boost to Armed Forces and Defence Ministry Personnel’s Spirits

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13th September 202113th September 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: The recognition shown by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong will lift the spirits of the Armed Forces personnel and all Defence Ministry staff, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (pic). The Defence Minister added he was thankful for the King's appreciation. "The appreciation by His Majesty, who is also the supreme commander

Malaysia Army Establishes New Eighth Royal Artillery Regiment (8 RAD) Ad Hoc in Sarawak

8th September 20218th September 2021

SUNGAI BESI, 8 September 2021 - The Malaysian Army (TDM) enhanced its artillery combat capability when the Eighth Royal Artillery Regiment (8 RAD) Ad Hoc, was officially established, today. The inauguration of the establishment of the new unit was officiated by the Chief of the Army (COA), General Tan Sri Datuk

Mindef Welcomes New Defence Minister and Deputy Defence Minister

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1st September 20211st September 2021

YB Dato' Seri Hishammuddin has officially embarked on his appointment as the new Defence Minister. His arrival at Wisma Defense was welcomed by Dato' Sri Ikmal Hisham bin Abdul Aziz who also commenced his official duty as Deputy Defence Minister today. YB Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin dengan rasminya telah memulakan tugas sebagai

Royal Malaysian Navy Hydrographic Insignia

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27th August 202127th August 2021

THE ICON OF PROFICIENCY INSIGNIA An insignia is a sign or mark distinguishing a group, grade, rank, or function. It can be a symbol of personal power or that of an official group or governing body. On its own, an insignia is a sign of a specific or general authority and is

Malaysia Army to Reinstate Soldier if he Decides to be Vaccinated

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26th August 202129th August 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: A soldier who was given a dishonourable discharge for refusing the Covid-19 vaccination may be reinstated if he changes his mind and decides to get inoculated, said army chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain. He said, however, that the decision to dismiss the soldier stands for now. Zamrose said

MAF is Ready to Study Suitable Scheme for Early Retirees without Pension

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25th August 202128th August 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is ready to study a suitable scheme to be given to members who retire early without receiving a pension. MAF chief Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said a comprehensive study was being carried out to help members who retired early to resume their lives

Army Sergeant Dishonourably Discharged After Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

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25th August 202129th August 2021

A sergeant in the Malaysian Army was dishonourably discharged after almost two decades of service for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 Sergeant Wan Ramly Wan Seman was sacked after refusing direct orders from his Commanding Officer (CO) to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, citing the exercise of his rights as a

Body Management Team in the Greater Klang Valley Task Force

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15th August 202115th August 2021

SUNGAI BULOH, 14 August 2021 - The 'Body Management Team' or BMT in the 'Greater Klang Valley Task Force' (GKV TF) is a special group tasked to assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) in managing the bodies of COVID-19 victims, including transporting of corpses from the ward to the morgue. The