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
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National Task Force to Continue after COVID-19
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
New Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS) J4 – National Task Force
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
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
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
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
Malaysia Plans to Develop COVID-19 Vaccines
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
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