Singapore to Begin Improvement Works on Pedra Branca in 2021

Security & Sovereignty

6th July 20218th July 2021

6 July 2021, Singapore: Singapore authorities will begin work to improve facilities on Pulau Batu Putih or Pedra Branca, which is expected to begin later this year. The Straits Times of Singapore reported the work was to provide berths for ships, additional logistics, administrative support and communication facilities on the island. This

First Malaysia-Thailand Regional Border Committee Conference 2021

2nd July 20212nd July 2021

SUNGAI BESI, 2 Jul 2021 - The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) remains committed in efforts to strengthen control at the Malaysia - Thailand border via close cooperation with the Royal Thai Armed Forces through the Regional Border Committee (RBC) discussions held on 29 June 21. The MAF, through the Malaysian Army

An Urgent Need to Inaugurate RMN Naval Region 4 HQ in Bintulu, Sarawak

Security & Sovereignty

30th June 202130th June 2021

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

Defending Our Five Islands in the South China Sea

Security & Sovereignty

18th June 202118th June 2021

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

Security & Sovereignty

16th June 202116th June 2021

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

Security & Sovereignty

16th June 202116th June 2021

AS a maritime nation, the area of South China Sea is the biggest maritime flashpoint for Malaysia.The recent air intrusion by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force paints not only a good picture of the continuous and expanded threat from China, but also points to a sore need for

Ismail Sabri: Malaysia No Longer Accepts Rohingya Refugees

Security & Sovereignty

8th June 20218th June 2021

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

Security & Sovereignty

1st June 20211st June 2021

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

25th May 202125th May 2021

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

22nd May 202122nd May 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