Media Release – MALBATT 850-11 Confrontation in Beirut, Lebanon Ops & Training Security & Sovereignty 5th March 20245th March 2024 The following is a media release from the Malaysian Armed Forces regarding the Malaysian Armed Forces' response following the statement by the Honorable Minister of Defence, Dato' Seri Mohamad Khalid Nordin, regarding the post-MALBAT 850-11 deployment sent by the recent residents of Lebanon." KUALA LUMPUR, 2 March 2024 - The Malaysian
Malaysian Peacekeepers in Lebanon Safe Following Reports of Detention of UN Armoured Vehicle Security & Sovereignty 5th March 20245th March 2024 Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has provided assurance regarding the safety of Malaysian peacekeepers participating in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This statement follows reports of a UNIFIL armoured vehicle, purportedly transporting Malaysian peacekeepers, being detained by residents and subsequently handed over to Hezbollah fighters
Mindef Ready to Safeguard Malaysia’s Sovereignty Security & Sovereignty 3rd September 20234th September 2023 MUAR: The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is always ready to utilise existing assets to safeguard the country's waters and sovereignty, said Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. He said Mindef always adhered to what was written in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982) and would
Singapore Scrambles F-16s in Response to Malaysian Helicopters “Entering Its Airspace” Security & Sovereignty 9th August 202310th August 2023 Using online flight tracking service Flightradar24, the X (formerly known as Twitter) social media accounts claimed that Singapore fighter jets had been deployed in response to a "Malaysian-registered helicopter" entering Singapore's airspace. The Republic of Singapore Air Force has deployed two of its F-16 fighter jets in response to the presence
Chinese Research Vessel, Haiyang Dizhi 8 is in Malaysia’s EEZ Waters for Two Weeks Security & Sovereignty 6th July 20236th July 2023 At this point, it has been two weeks since the Chinese research vessel, Haiyang Dizhi 8, is in the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Malaysia near Beting Patinggi Ali (Luconia Shoals), believed to be conducting seabed research in the area waters belonging to Malaysia that are rich
The Sulu Case is Evidence of Malaysia’s Defence of National Sovereignty. Security & Sovereignty 21st June 202325th June 2023 The decision of the Paris Court of Appeal this week overturning an arbitration award amounting to US$15 billion to a group claiming to be the heirs of the Sultanate of Sulu regarding land promises during the colonial era proves that the Malaysian government is indeed on the right side in
Chinese Ship Patrolled Patinggi Ali Shoal for 316 Days in 2022 Security & Sovereignty 16th April 202317th April 2023 Chinese coast guard ships were found to be patrolling around the Luconia Shoals located in Malaysia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) waters almost round the clock last year, said a research body that monitors the situation. in the South China Sea. According to the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) based in Washington,
Petronas Will Continue Oil Exploration in South China Sea – Anwar Security & Sovereignty 4th April 20235th April 2023 KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Apr - Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that the Petronas company will continue to carry out oil exploration work in the existing area in the South China Sea. However, he stated that the matter is still open for negotiation if China feels that the area
RMN Conducts OSTEX East 1/2023 in Sabah Ops & Training Security & Sovereignty 18th March 202318th March 2023 KOTA KINABALU: The national security forces are always on alert and never take lightly any security threats in Sabah, including cross-border crimes. Eastern Fleet Commander Vice-Admiral Datuk Muhammad Ruzelme Ahmad Fahimy said the security forces are always together in mobilising their assets to ensure the state, especially the Eastern Sabah Security
Malaysian Defence Minister visits RMN Eastern Fleet Security & Sovereignty 9th February 20239th February 2023 Sabah, 9 February 2023 - Asset readiness and the welfare of defence workers are the main focus of the work review of the Minister of Defence, YB Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan today. YB Minister of Defence has been to the Command Headquarters of the Eastern Fleet, Royal