Launch Ceremony of Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Division (BSEP)

19th December 202017th September 2022

16 Dec 2020, Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAD) today launched the Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Division (BSEP) as the security forces readies itself to face cyber and electromagnetic domain threats. MAF Chief General Tan Sri Affendi Buang said, the establishment of the division aims to strengthen the development of

The Malaysian Armed Forces Welcomes Budget 2021 – Defence Budget

6th November 20206th November 2020

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Affendi bin Buang RMAF, welcomed the 2021 Budget for the defence aspect which requires a large allocation to strengthen its readiness as well as improve the welfare of its personnel. With an allocation of

Malaysian Budget 2021 for Defence and Security

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6th November 20206th November 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 - The Government has increased the defence and security allocation in the 2021 Budget. “The Ministry of Defence Malaysia (MINDEF) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) are allocated RM 16 billion and RM 17 billion respectively. "To ensure the readiness of the main assets of the Malaysian

Over Half of Malaysians polled think country’s military the best or above average globally

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23rd October 202023rd October 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — More than half of Malaysians polled by a recent international survey considered Malaysia’s medical treatments and military to be the best in the world or better than average. In the International Science Survey 2019-2020 where 20 nations were surveyed, Malaysians were given four options of “best

Press Release Of The Senior Minister Of Defence On Allegations Of Lahad Datu Event 2013 – A Staged Act, An Insult To The Security Team

22nd September 202022nd September 2020

I would like to refer to a video recording of a speech by a political party leader who is campaigning for the Sabah State Election (PRN) touching on the issue of the A Tanduo, Lahad Datu intrusion incident in 2013. His allegation that the incident was just a farce for the

Army Sets Up Infantry Brigade to Strengthen Sabah Defence

12th September 202012th September 2020

SANDAKAN, Sept 12 - Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government would continue to defend Sabah's security from external threats or elements. He said Sabahans should not worry and should be confident in the operation of the Malaysian Army (TDM) in safeguarding the security and sovereignty of the

The MAF is Proven to be Capable in Operations Other Than War

11th September 202011th September 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: The perception that the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is only capable of carrying out its duties in the face of war situations or humanitarian activities in the country is not accurate. This is evident by the ability of various MAF branches to show their true capabilities especially in the

Three Covid-19 Cases Detected at Terendak Military Hospital, Malacca

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28th August 202029th August 2020

28 Aug 20, KUALA LUMPUR: Three positive cases of Covid-19 infection were detected at the Armed Forces Hospital (HAT) in Terendak Camp, Malacca yesterday. The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) in a statement today confirmed that the cases involved two civilian patients and an army personnel who were being treated at the hospital

Malaysia Chief of Army Visits Former Chief of Army

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12th August 202012th August 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 August 20 - Malaysia Chief of Army, Gen Datuk Zamrose bin Mohd Zain spent time visiting Former Chief of Army, Gen Tan Sri Md Hashim bin Hussein (Retired) at Tuanku Mizan Army Hospital, Kuala Lumpur today. Gen Tan Sri Md Hashim bin Hussein (Retired), the 18th Chief of

Hari Pahlawan – Warriors’ Day

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30th July 202030th July 2020

Warriors' Day (Hari Pahlawan) is an annual memorial day in Malaysia observed on 31 July. It was established to commemorate the servicemen killed during WWI, WWII and the Malayan Emergency. On Warriors' Day, a remembrance ceremony is held at Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur. It is attended by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong