MALAYSIA has affirmed its status as a "maritime nation" in the 2019 Defence White Paper (DWP). Keeping this in mind, there is a convincing need for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to constantly construct its navy towards becoming a more resilient and forceful fleet. Therefore, there is an urgent need for
Security & Sovereignty
Defending Our Five Islands in the South China Sea
Though modest compared with China, Vietnam and the Philippines have been beefing up its air and maritime defence.The Vietnamese have been rapidly developing the West Reef and Sin Cowe Islands in the South China Sea (SCS) for the past two years.According to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies' Asia
Malaysian Armed Forces Commandos Occupied the Spratly Islands
The sacrifice of the Malaysian Commando in capturing Pulau Layang-Layang The issue of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea continues to be a major conflict in the Southeast Asian region. This is because apart from Asean countries such as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam, the Chinese also claims
Strengthening Military Assets Vital
Ismail Sabri: Malaysia No Longer Accepts Rohingya Refugees
The government will act decisively on issues involving Rohingya refugees who have entered the country, including no longer accepting them after this, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said among the actions to be taken was to send the refugees to settlements provided by the Bangladeshi
16 Aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army-Air Force Entered Kota Kinabalu FIR
The RMAF has detected a suspicious flight of 16 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army-Air Force (PLAAF) entering the airspace of Malaysia Maritime Zone (ZMM), Kota Kinabalu FIR and approaching the national airspace on 31 May 2021.The flight of PLAAF aircraft was detected by the RMAF Air Defence Radar from
Israel Aerospace Industries-Elta Boeing 737-400 Lands in Singapore’s Paya Lebar Air Base
An airliner belonging to an Israeli defence firm hovered for four hours over Singapore airspace yesterday before finally landing at the military base in Paya Lebar, in what could trigger tension between the city-state and neighbouring Muslim countries amid renewed anti-Israeli sentiments worldwide. Defence news journal Defence Security Asia reported that
Handing Over of Ops Pasir Northern Sector 1/2021
Sandakan, 22 May 21 - The Handing Over of Op PASIR Northern Sector Series 1/2021 between the 23rd Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment (23 RMR) and the 15th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment (15 Regiment) was carried out at the premises of the Headquarters Tactical, Camp Pulau Berhala. The parade consisted of 4
National Task Force to Continue after COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Dec -- The National Task Force (NTF) will continue with its duties even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, says Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. He said this was because the NTF had shown that it was capable of stopping foreign migrants from crossing the country’s borders during the
