MMEA Directs Assets to ‘Hotspot’

2nd May 20202nd May 2020

30 Apr 2020 - KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is moving some of its assets to 'hotspots' bordering Thailand and Indonesia. The effort is aimed at detecting and preventing the entry of illegal immigrants (PATI) as well as criminal activities at sea especially during the Movement Control

MAF Foils Illegal Rohingya’s Attempt to Enter Malaysia

17th April 202017th April 2020

Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Tan Sri Dato' Sri Hj Affendi bin Buang RMAF has confirmed that as a result of tightening national border control and patrols, the MAF has successfully detected and thwarted illegal immigrants (PATI) attempts to enter Malaysia on 16 April 2020. Through aerial maritime surveillance, the Royal

Chinese Ship Moving South near Malaysia Amid Rising Territorial Tension

17th April 202017th April 2020

A Chinese government survey ship embroiled in a standoff with Vietnamese vessels moved south near Malaysia, shipping data showed Thursday, amid accusations that China is using the pandemic to assert its presence in the South China Sea. The Haiyang Dizhi 8 was spotted off Vietnam this week, returning after being closely tracked last

RMAF Delivers 375 Blood Packs and Clinical Specimens

Ops & Training

2nd April 20202nd April 2020

SUBANG 27 Mar 20: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has been enlisted to bring in blood supplies to Sabah and Sarawak. RMAF said the operation involved the delivery of 375 blood packs weighing 254kg and 1,677kg of clinical specimens supplied by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). The supply is being used

MAF Drone Team Deployed for Ops PENAWAR

Ops & Training

29th March 202029th March 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: Chef of Army (COA) Gen Tan Sri Dato' Seri Hj Ahmad Hasbullah Hj Mohd Nawawi is reviewing the drone operation to monitor the Movement Control Order (MCO) in an effort to contain the escalation of the Covid-19 outbreak around Cheras on 28 March 2020. During the review, the COA

RADM Datuk Mohd Ridzuan Visits RMN Pulau Jarak Offshore Station

Ops & Training

18th March 202018th March 2020

Lumut, March 17 - Rear-Admiral (RADM) Datuk Hj Mohd Ridzuan bin Hamzah, Assistant Chief of Staff, Material has conducted a working visit to the RMN Pulau Jarak Offshore Station or better known as the RMN JARAK STATION. This tour aims to review the operation of the RMN JARAK STATION that was

Exercise BERSAMA WARRIOR Opening Ceremony

11th March 202011th March 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11, 2020 - Exercise BERSAMA WARRIOR Opening Ceremony (BW20) was officiated by Maj Gen Abd Malik bin Jiran, Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters (JF HQ). Also present were Malaysian 12th Brigade Commander, BG Datuk Marzuki bin Hj Mokhtar, Senior MAF Officers and the United States

Officiating Ceremony for Mindanao International Monitoring Team 15

4th March 20204th March 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4, 2020 - The officiating ceremony of the Mindanao International Monitoring Team 15 (MINT-15) was officiated by YBhg Armed Forces Commander, General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Affendi bin Buang RMAF at the Malaysian Armed Forces Officers Complex. MINT-15 is a continuation of the Philippine Government's wishes as

Malaysia Indonesia (MALINDO) Air Training Planning Team Meeting

29th February 202029th February 2020

The 74th Meeting of the MALINDO Air Training Planning Team (TPLU) was held from 26 - 28 Feb 20 at Awana Hotel, Genting Highland, Pahang. TPLU is a body under the MALINDO Joint Training Authority (JKLB) responsible for planning and coordinating joint activities between the RMAF and the TNI

Malaysian Army’s First Fire Power Training in Sabah

Ops & Training

17th February 202017th February 2020

KOTA BELUD, Feb 15, 2020 - In conjunction with the 87th Army Day 2020, the Malaysian Army (TDM) has held its first Fire Power Training (LKT) in the State of Sabah at the Kota Belud Range, Paradise Camp, Sabah. This exercise aims to demonstrate the firepower ability of the Fifth