A Balance is Needed between MAF’s Primary Role and its Role in CIMIC – Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang

30th March 202230th March 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: There must be a balance between the primary task of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to defend the country from external threats and its role in Civil and Military Cooperation (CIMIC), said Armed Forces Chief Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. He said while the MAF was streamlining its primary

PRESS RELEASE, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MALAYSIA – MEDIA REPORT REGARDING SOUTH LEDGE

Security & Sovereignty

20th January 202220th January 2022

In response to media queries following an article published by Defence Security Asia on 18 January 2022 entitled "Indonesia Dakwa Tubir Selatan (South Ledge), Karang Singa Miliknya. M'sia Bagaimana?", the Ministry has verified the matter with the Indonesian side. The Ministry was informed that the Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs

Indonesia Claims Ownership of South Ledge and Karang Singa

Security & Sovereignty

18th January 202226th October 2022

(DEFENSE SECURITY ASIA)-A few days ago, the Indonesian media reported that its Home Minister Tito Karnavian had paid a visit to Karang Singa and Tubir Selatan (South Ledge) which is claimed to belong to the country. Karang Singa is located not far from South Ledge, Middle Rocks and Pedra Branca on

Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs Tito Values the Importance of Karang Singa and South Ledge in Riau Islands

Security & Sovereignty

14th January 202214th January 2022

BATAMTODAY.COM, Batam - Minister of Home Affairs General Pol (Purn) Tito Karnavian directly inspected the construction of Karang Singa Island in Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, Thursday (13/1/2022). During this visit, Tito was accompanied directly by Deputy Minister of Defense Lieutenant General TNI Muhammad Herindra, Head of the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla)

New Long-range Air Defence Radar To “Monitor” Southern Malaysia

6th January 202218th February 2022

(DEFENSE SECURITY ASIA, 2 Jan 2022)-The Ministry of Defence will acquire a new long-range air defense radar to replace the existing radar in Bukit Lunchu, Plentong in Johor to monitor the country's airspace in the south from all intrusions and other elements that threaten the country's security. According to Deputy Defence

The “Mersing Line”, Reality Or Nonsense?

28th December 202126th October 2022

The "Mersing Line" is a hypothetical line that shows that if an armed conflict between Malaysia and Singapore occurs, the Republic's army is said to invade, advance and conquer part of Johor land from Johor Bahru to the district of Mersing in Johor to create the Mersing Line. DEFENSE SECURITY ASIA

U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Defence Attaché Visited Kota Kinabalu Naval Base

27th December 202127th December 2021

27 December 2021 - Captain M Muzzafar Khan, the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché, conducted courtesy calls with Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Navy Region Two Commander in Sandakan, Sabah and EASTERN FLEET Commander (EFC), Submarine Force Commander, and the 601 Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial System squadron in

Could Malaysia Armed Forces Win a War against Singapore?

23rd December 202130th September 2023

The short answer here is that the readiness of the MAF is not good. The more nuanced answer is it depends on which service you are looking at. The Army is in a decent state. The main strategic units in armor and artillery, the PT-91 Twardy and the Astros II MLRS,

Nuclear Submarine USS CONNECTICUT Struck Uncharted Seamount in South China Sea

13th November 202113th November 2021

YOKOSUKA, Nov 3 - The 7th Fleet of the United States Navy (US Navy) said the incident that struck the submarine USS CONNECTICUT in South China Sea was due to a collision with an uncharted seamount. On 3 Nov 2021, we were shocked by news of a breach on the seabed

RMAF And RAAF Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of Bilateral Cooperation in ‘OPERATION GATEWAY’

28th October 202112th November 2021

BUTTERWORTH, 23 October 2021-The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) through the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) today celebrated the 40th anniversary of Operation Gateway (40th OP Gateway) which is a bilateral collaboration between the RMAF and the Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF). The main objective of the implementation of Operation Gateway