National Task Force to Continue after COVID-19

15th December 202015th December 2020

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

“The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Committed to Increase Border Control” – Chief of Defence Forces

3rd December 20203rd December 2020

BUKIT KAYU HITAM, 2 Dec 2020 - Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Hj. Affendi bin Buang RMAF made a working visit to OP BENTENG North Zone, OP PAGAR II Sector, under the responsibility area of the Malaysian Army today. The area of operational responsibility of the

The Malaysian Armed Forces Welcomes Budget 2021 – Defence Budget

6th November 20206th November 2020

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Affendi bin Buang RMAF, welcomed the 2021 Budget for the defence aspect which requires a large allocation to strengthen its readiness as well as improve the welfare of its personnel. With an allocation of

MMEA Detains Chinese Fishing Boats that Intruded Malaysian Waters

10th October 202010th October 2020

10 Oct 2020, Kota Tinggi: Six Chinese fishing boats were detained after being detected entering the country's waters without permission. The arrest was made by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone in the waters of East Johor at 9am yesterday. Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone Director Maritime

Press Release Of The Senior Minister Of Defence On Allegations Of Lahad Datu Event 2013 – A Staged Act, An Insult To The Security Team

22nd September 202022nd September 2020

I would like to refer to a video recording of a speech by a political party leader who is campaigning for the Sabah State Election (PRN) touching on the issue of the A Tanduo, Lahad Datu intrusion incident in 2013. His allegation that the incident was just a farce for the

US Air force Disguised as Malaysian Civilian Aircraft to patrol Hainan, Paracel Islands

Security & Sovereignty

12th September 202012th September 2020

PETALING JAYA: A US Air Force aircraft used a transponder code to electronically impersonate a Malaysian plane while spying on China’s military bases, the US-based Popular Mechanics has reported, quoting a Chinese think tank. The RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft flew off China’s Hainan island on Tuesday (Sept 8), coming within

Army Sets Up Infantry Brigade to Strengthen Sabah Defence

12th September 202012th September 2020

SANDAKAN, Sept 12 - Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government would continue to defend Sabah's security from external threats or elements. He said Sabahans should not worry and should be confident in the operation of the Malaysian Army (TDM) in safeguarding the security and sovereignty of the

Vietnamese Fisherman Killed in Clash with MMEA in Malaysian Waters

17th August 202017th August 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) shot dead a Vietnamese fisherman whose boat tried to ram a patrol vessel in the South China Sea, an official said on Monday. The incident took place inside Malaysian waters, where local fisherman have complained in the past about Vietnamese fishing boats that

CDF Surveys Malaysian EEZ Waters in Malacca Straits

27th May 202027th May 2020

Tan Sri Afefndi Buang onboard KD Jebat surveying Malaysian EEZ in Malacca Straits

26 May 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Tan Sri Affendi Buang today reviewed the deployment and routine patrols carried out by the Royal Malaysian Navy KD Jebat through Operation (Op) Benteng which is currently monitoring exclusive economic zone waters (EEZ) around the Straits

Ops BENTENG Protecting Malaysian Waters against Illegal Immigrants

19th May 202019th May 2020

PORT KLANG, May 19 -- To prevent illegal immigrants from entering Malaysia when the country is facing COVID-19, Ops Benteng has been mounted to keep track of suspicious looking boats or ships entering the nation’s waters. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som said the