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
RMAF and JASDF Chiefs Shared Views on Bilateral Relations Defence Relations 29th July 202129th July 2021 Kuala Lumpur, 28 Jul 2021- Chief of Air Force (COAF), General Tan Sri Ackbal bin Haji Abdul Samad RMAF held a Video Conference with General IZUTSU Shunji, Chief of Staff, Koku - Jieitai (JASDF) at 2.30 pm Malaysian time at the Office of the COAF, Wisma Pertahanan. The two
Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces Receives Courtesy Call from Chinese Ambassador Ouyang Youjing Defence Relations 14th July 202114th July 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, 14 JULY 2021 - The Chief of Defence Forces, General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Hj Affendi bin Buang RMAF received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Ouyang Youjing, The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The People's Republic of China in Malaysia and a delegation from the embassy, today. The
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
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
MMEA Detains Chinese Fishing Boats that Intruded Malaysian Waters Ops & Training Security & Sovereignty 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