Missing Millions from Undelivered LCS Traced to Singapore Firms Technology 26th January 202226th January 2022 PUTRAJAYA: An investigation into the non-delivery of six littoral combat ships (LCS) have led investigators on a trail to millions of ringgit, believed to be connected with the project, to three Singapore-based companies. Sources with knowledge of the case said the latest discovery has led to the detention of two individuals. “Investigators
Malaysia Ministry of Defence to Focus on Eight Thrusts under PT22 MY ATM Technology 17th January 202218th January 2022 KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 17): The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will give focus to eight thrusts under its 2022 Action Plan (PT22). The thrusts are relating to welfare; preparedness and capability of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF); international defence collaboration; empowerment of MAF veterans; defence competency; public-military cooperation; national defence industry; and preparedness against
Royal Malaysian Navy to Receive 3 Helicopters and 5 RHIB This Year Technology 15th January 202215th January 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 - The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will receive 5 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) and 3 Maritime Operations Helicopters (HOM) to enhance the capability of the RMN fleet in meeting operational needs, especially rescue operations. The Chief of Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany in
MD Helicopters Delivers Six New MD 530G helicopters to Malaysia Technology 14th January 202214th January 2022 Mesa, Ariz., January 13, 2022 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced the initial acceptance of six MD 530G Light Scout Attack helicopters for the Malaysia Ministry of Defense via their agent Halaman Optima/ Destini Prima. The aircraft are now in transit to Malaysia for final acceptance and expected to arrive
New Long-range Air Defence Radar To “Monitor” Southern Malaysia Security & Sovereignty Technology 6th January 202213th January 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
Welcome Home LMS RENCONG Technology 28th December 202128th December 2021 28 Dec 2021, Kota Kinabalu - The Fourth LMS ship, RENCONG with 45 crew members arrived safely at the Kota Kinabalu RMN Base today after the physical handover ceremony to the Malaysian Government was completed on 18 December in Qidong, China. RENCONG was celebrated in a brief ceremony attended by the
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Defence Attaché Visited Kota Kinabalu Naval Base Defence Relations Security & Sovereignty Technology 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
From Sound to Image Ops & Training Technology 20th December 202121st December 2021 LANGKAWI, Dec 20 - KD PERANTAU carried out an investigation on two shipwrecks located around the waters of Pulau Langkawi, Kedah while carrying out Hydrographic Instruction 8/21 from 26 Nov to 21 Dec. The Phocea yacht, which was involved in the fire on 18 Feb 21, was found at 06
Prime Minister and Turkish Defence Companies Discussed Potential Procurements Defence Relations Technology 17th December 202117th December 2021 - DEFENSE SECURITY ASIA, 17 Dec 2021 In just a few weeks, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Chief Executive Officer Prof Temel Kotil has twice visited Malaysia to meet with the country's leaders. During his second visit to Malaysia yesterday, Kotil met with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and DSA was
100-Day Malaysian Family Aspiration Day, MAF Achieved 15 Initiatives and 6 Aspirations MY ATM Technology 10th December 202110th December 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, 9 December 2021 - The Prime Minister, YAB Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri today officiated the 100-Day Malaysian Family Aspirations (AKM) Open Day Program at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. The program, which started today until December 12, is one of the government's initiatives in further invigorating the spirit of
