MINDEF Prioritises Military Readiness and Border Security Through #Belanjawan2025

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19th October 202419th October 2024

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has highlighted several key priorities under Budget 2025 to enhance national security and military capabilities:Key Allocations and Initiatives:🔴 RM5.8 billion allocated for the maintenance, repair, and acquisition of new military assets, ensuring readiness and operational sustainability. 🔴 Two new border posts will be built in Bantul

Budget 2025: Strengthening the Malaysian Armed Forces with RM5.8 Billion Strategic Allocation

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19th October 202419th October 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 – The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) is set to receive a significant boost with an allocation of RM5.8 billion for strategic asset acquisitions, maintenance, and repair under the 2025 Budget. Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman, praised the initiative as essential to

Historic Triumph: Malaysian Army Chief Inducted into Prestigious U.S. Military Hall of Fame

12th October 202412th October 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 October – General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, Chief of the Malaysian Army, has been honoured as the 300th member of the International Hall of Fame (IHOF) at the United States Army Command and General Staff College (USACGSC). Hafizuddeain received the prestigious award in a formal ceremony held

2025 Defence Budget Screening Meeting for Malaysian Army Held at Wisma Perwira Tentera Darat

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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