Malaysian Armed Forces on High Alert Following Cyberattack on MAHB

Security & Sovereignty

25th March 202526th March 2025

Armed Forces Chief General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) remain on high alert for potential cyber threats following a recent cyberattack on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Armed Forces Chief, General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar, stated that the Cyber Defence Operation Centre (CDOC) and Cyber Defence Information Centre (CDIC) are closely monitoring

Proposed Establishment of Naval Region 4 Headquarters in Muara Tebas to Strengthen Sarawak’s Maritime Sovereignty

Security & Sovereignty

24th March 202524th March 2025

MUARA TEBAS, 24 March 2025 – Kampung Geobilt, Muara Tebas, located approximately 20 km from Kuching, has been identified as a proposed site for the establishment of the Naval Region 4 Headquarters (MAWILLA 4). This initiative aims to enhance maritime security and reinforce the presence of the Royal Malaysian Navy

Media Release – MALBATT 850-11 Confrontation in Beirut, Lebanon

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