Malaysia’s revamped National Service Training Programme, known as PLKN 3.0, is set to begin in January 2025, confirmed Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. Initially, the programme will operate in two military camps—one in Kuala Lumpur and another in Pahang—before expanding to 13 camps across Malaysia by 2026. This reintroduction of
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Exercise Panah Jaguh Series 2/2024 Highlights
Johor, 24 October 2024 – Defence Minister YB Khaled Nordin attended the Exercise Panah Jaguh Series 2/2024 at the Tanjung Logok Surface-to-Air Firing Range (LSBU), Kota Tinggi. He observed a tactical air attack simulation involving Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) assets after being briefed by Brigadier General Azhar bin Mustapha, Commander
KD PENDEKAR Successfully Salvaged and Afloat Once More
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 October 2024 – The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) announced the successful salvage of KD PENDEKAR, which was refloated at 1638 hours on 12 October 2024. The vessel is now undergoing preliminary repairs before being officially returned to RMN. The salvage operation, though met with several challenges, has been
MALBATT 850-11 in Lebanon Safe with No Casualties or Damage to Assets
MEDIA STATEMENT1. Following the situation in Southern Lebanon, I would like to inform that the current status of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-11 is safe, and there have been no casualties or damage to assets. 2. All units under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), including the MALBATT 850-11
Opening Ceremony of Exercise BERSAMA LIMA 2024
SINGAPORE, 1st Oct 2024 - The Opening Ceremony for Exercise BERSAMA LIMA 2024 (BL24) was held at the Fleet Auditorium, Multinational Operations and Exercise Centre (MOEC), Changi Naval Base. The Opening Ceremony of Exercise BL24 was officiated by the Chief of Singapore Armed Forces, Vice Admiral Aaron Beng Yao Cheng (RSN).
Malaysian Army Personnel Fatally Shot During Exercise PASAK BUMI (EPB) by the 3rd Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (RRR) in Sarawak
The Public Relations Office of the Malaysian Army would like to issue an official statement as follows: Referring to a statement by the Sarawak Police Commissioner on the TVS social media platform, the Malaysian Army confirms the death of a personnel from the 9th Brigade formation, Sibu, who was shot by
Fallen Navy Diver Arman San’s Remains Flown Home for Burial in Sabah
Johor Bahru - The remains of the late Leading Seaman Arman San bin Hermansa, who tragically lost his life during the salvage operation of KD PENDEKAR last Wednesday, have been claimed by his wife at the Forensic Department of Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI). After the post-mortem procedures were completed, the remains
Malaysian Navy KD Pendekar Completely Sinks in Johor Waters
On August 25, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in the waters off Johor. The Malaysian Navy vessel, KD Pendekar, faced a critical situation when a leak developed in its engine room. The leak quickly escalated into a severe flooding, putting the ship and its crew in immediate danger. Fortunately, a swift
Fire Power Training 2024
We were honoured to be invited to Fire Power Training 2024, held on 13 August 2024 at Asahan Shooting Range, Syed Sirajuddin Camp, in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan. A total of 40 units from the Malaysian Army participated in the drill, comprising 2,660 officers and personnel, operating 106 assets from the army
