MALAYSIAN CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORGES STRONGER TIES THROUGH OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDONESIA

Defence Relations

17th April 202519th April 2025

INDONESIA, 17 April 2025 – The Chief of Defence Force, General Datuk Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar, undertook an official working visit to Indonesia on 16 April. The visit began with a courtesy call to the Headquarters of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (MABES TNI), as part of efforts

Exercise MALPAN 2025 Strengthens Malaysia-Japan Maritime Defence Relations

10th March 202512th March 2025

KOTA KINABALU, March 10 – The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) have successfully conducted the Malaysia-Japan Bilateral Exercise (MALPAN) 2025, aimed at strengthening maritime defence cooperation between both nations. The exercise, held from 4 to 10 March, focused on enhancing interoperability, joint operational capabilities, and strategic

Malaysian Armed Forces Participate in Cobra Gold 2025

8th March 202512th March 2025

THAILAND, March 7, 2025 – The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have successfully participated in the multinational military exercise, Cobra Gold 2025, which concluded today at the Phu Lum Yai Training Area in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The closing ceremony and the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) demonstration were attended by

Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force Honoured with Prestigious Indonesian Award

Defence Relations

7th December 20247th December 2024

JAKARTA, 6 December 2024 – General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), received a resounding welcome during the Senior Officer Bilateral Engagement (SOBE) programme between the Tentera Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU) and RMAF. The programme, held from

NCO Professional Development and Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEEs) in Kuala Lumpur

Defence Relations

5th December 20245th December 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 December 2024 – The Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development and Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEEs) programme between the Washington Air National Guard (WA ANG) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) brought together personnel from the Malaysian Army (TDM) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The exchange featured

HARIMAU SHAKTI 2024: Strengthening Malaysia-India Military Ties

5th December 20245th December 2024

The sixth edition of Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI, a bilateral military initiative between the Malaysian Army (TDM) and the Indian Army (TDI), commenced on 2 December 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on 15 December 2024. This significant event, hosted by the 11th Brigade of the Malaysian Army, is designed to

Ex MALAPURA RMN-RSN Sailors Strengthening Bilateral Maritime Collaboration

21st November 202426th November 2024

LANGKAWI, 21 Nov – The Sailor’s Interaction Ceremony was successfully held at the Tun Rahah Auditorium, Langkawi Naval Base. Hosted by Warrant Officer of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), the event marked another significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the RMN and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). This regular

Royal Malaysian Navy Chief Visits Singapore for Bilateral Exercises and Strategic Engagement

15th November 202415th November 2024

SINGAPORE, 14 Nov – Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, the Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), continued his official visit to Singapore with a tour of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) facilities at Changi Naval Base. During the visit, Admiral Zulhelmy and the RMN delegation were briefed at

Strengthening Malaysia-Indonesia Cooperation: Coordinated Patrol Series 2/2024 Launched

Ops & Training

9th November 20249th November 2024

BA'KELALAN: The Coordinated Patrol (PATKOR) Series 2/2024, a joint operation between Malaysia’s 10th Border Regiment Battalion (10 RS) and Indonesia’s 8th Combat Engineering Battalion Sakti Mandraguna (Yonzipur 8/SMG) of the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD), was launched under the Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral initiative (MALINDO). This operation, organized by the Ground Operations Planning Team

Building Trust and Lasting Friendship between Malaysia and Singapore Navies

Defence Relations

7th October 202414th October 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 October 2024 – The 32nd Navy-to-Navy Talks (N2NT) between the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) were successfully held at the Malaysian Armed Forces Officers' Mess, marking a significant milestone in regional maritime cooperation. Co-chaired by Rear Admiral Farizal Myeor, RMN’s Assistant Chief