Agong Assents to State of Emergency in Malaysia to Curb COVID-19 MY ATM 12th January 20219th July 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has consented to a state of emergency in the country until August 1, or until the current wave of Covid-19 subsides. In a statement by Istana Negara, the Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin
National Task Force to Continue after COVID-19 Ops & Training Security & Sovereignty 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 Ops & Training Security & Sovereignty 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
New Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS) J4 – National Task Force Parade & Ceremony 26th November 202026th November 2020 KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Nov 20 - The ACOS J4 Handover Ceremony was held between First Admiral Hj Satria Sarawak bin Hj Jais and Captain Rohana binti Jupri TLDM. The event was witnessed by NTF Commander, Vice-Admiral Dato' Aris Adi Tan bin Abdullah at the National Task Force (NTF) Headquarters First Admiral
Over Half of Malaysians polled think country’s military the best or above average globally MY ATM 23rd October 202023rd October 2020 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — More than half of Malaysians polled by a recent international survey considered Malaysia’s medical treatments and military to be the best in the world or better than average. In the International Science Survey 2019-2020 where 20 nations were surveyed, Malaysians were given four options of “best
The MAF is Proven to be Capable in Operations Other Than War MY ATM Ops & Training 11th September 202011th September 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: The perception that the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is only capable of carrying out its duties in the face of war situations or humanitarian activities in the country is not accurate. This is evident by the ability of various MAF branches to show their true capabilities especially in the
Three Covid-19 Cases Detected at Terendak Military Hospital, Malacca MY ATM 28th August 202029th August 2020 28 Aug 20, KUALA LUMPUR: Three positive cases of Covid-19 infection were detected at the Armed Forces Hospital (HAT) in Terendak Camp, Malacca yesterday. The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) in a statement today confirmed that the cases involved two civilian patients and an army personnel who were being treated at the hospital
Telephone Conversation with Kono Taro, Japan Defense Minister and Courtesy Call by Dato Paduka Hj Alaihuddin Mohd Taha, Brunei High Commissioner Defence Relations 21st July 202021st July 2020 20 July 2020 - The Honourable Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Senior Minister of Defence Malaysia received a telephone call from his counterpart, H.E. Kono Taro, Minister of Defense of Japan on 20 July 2020 at 4.00 pm. H.E. Kono congratulated the former on his appointment as the Senior
Malaysia Plans to Develop COVID-19 Vaccines Technology 16th July 202016th July 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to lower the country's dependency on acquiring vaccines from other countries, Malaysia will start developing its own soon, said Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Khairy Jamaluddin speaking on the plans to develop and manufacture COVID-19 vaccines in
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2021 Postponed Defence Relations Technology 8th July 20208th July 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: THE Covid-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc on international events, appears to have claimed another scalp. The New Straits Times reliably learnt that the biennial Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima) 2021 exhibition, slated for March, has been cancelled altogether. It has instead been rescheduled to 2023. Information gathered from diplomats, senior officials