Enhancing ASEAN Unity: Malaysian Navy’s Participation in ASEAN Solidarity Exercise in Batam, Indonesia Defence Relations Ops & Training 20th September 202323rd September 2023 On September 20, in Jakarta, Malaysia's Navy dispatched a vessel to participate in the ASEAN Solidarity Exercise held in Batam, Indonesia, from September 18 to September 25. The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) shared that the exercise's primary objectives are to bolster humanitarian aid, disaster relief, civil-military cooperation, search and rescue
Mindef Ready to Safeguard Malaysia’s Sovereignty Security & Sovereignty 3rd September 20234th September 2023 MUAR: The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is always ready to utilise existing assets to safeguard the country's waters and sovereignty, said Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. He said Mindef always adhered to what was written in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982) and would
Chinese Research Vessel, Haiyang Dizhi 8 is in Malaysia’s EEZ Waters for Two Weeks Security & Sovereignty 6th July 20236th July 2023 At this point, it has been two weeks since the Chinese research vessel, Haiyang Dizhi 8, is in the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Malaysia near Beting Patinggi Ali (Luconia Shoals), believed to be conducting seabed research in the area waters belonging to Malaysia that are rich
China’s Bayi Acrobatic Team to Make First Overseas Performance in at LIMA 23 Defence Relations Technology 17th May 202317th May 2023 With SEVEN Bayi (J-10) aircrafts! The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Forces have finally come to Langkawi. Here is an insider shot on one of their ginormous aircrafts, and we can only tell you that the show will be worth the wait. Watch the The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force and
Chinese Ship Patrolled Patinggi Ali Shoal for 316 Days in 2022 Security & Sovereignty 16th April 202317th April 2023 Chinese coast guard ships were found to be patrolling around the Luconia Shoals located in Malaysia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) waters almost round the clock last year, said a research body that monitors the situation. in the South China Sea. According to the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) based in Washington,
Petronas Will Continue Oil Exploration in South China Sea – Anwar Security & Sovereignty 4th April 20235th April 2023 KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Apr - Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that the Petronas company will continue to carry out oil exploration work in the existing area in the South China Sea. However, he stated that the matter is still open for negotiation if China feels that the area
China using Civilian Ships to Enhance Navy Capability, Reach Security & Sovereignty 28th September 202228th September 2022 BANGKOK -- A Chinese scientific ship bristling with surveillance equipment docked in a Sri Lankan port. Hundreds of fishing boats anchored for months at a time among disputed islands in the South China Sea. And ocean-going ferries, built to be capable of carrying heavy vehicles and large loads of people. All
LMS KD BADIK Arrives in Kota Kinabalu Technology 25th September 202125th September 2021 Kota Kinabalu, 25 Sep 2021 - The third Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) belonging to the RMN, KD BADIK, arrived safely at Kota Kinabalu Naval Base after a 7-day voyage from Qidong, China to Kota Kinabalu. The arrival of the ship with 45 crew members was welcomed by the Commander
China Handed Over Third LMS Handed to Royal Malaysian Navy Technology 15th September 202115th September 2021 Qingdao, China, 14 September - The third LMS ship was officially handed over today. Malaysia's Defence Adviser in China, First Admiral Zahid bin Abd Aziz representing the Malaysian government witnessed the Third LMS Physical Handover Ceremony between Boustead Naval Shipyard Shd Bhd and China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co Ltd. The
Malaysia’s Navy Exercise Taming Sari Sends Strong Message to South China Sea Claimants Ops & Training Security & Sovereignty 23rd August 202123rd August 2021 Malaysia’s successful test-fire of three live anti-ship missiles last week clearly shows it is prepared to deal with intrusions into its South China Sea territory, analysts said on Friday. The Malaysian Navy’s “Taming Sari” exercise was noteworthy, as it was conducted following the intrusion of 16 Chinese military planes into Malaysia’s