MAF confirmed that an explosion incident occurred on 7 Nov 24 (Thursday) at 1.54pm Lebanese time or 7.54pm Malaysian time, near Saida Stadium, Lebanon during the movement of members of Malaysian Battalion 850-12 (MALBATT 850-12) from Beirut to Camp Marakah. The explosion targeted another public vehicle that was heading to Beirut
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Media Release – MALBATT 850-11 Confrontation in Beirut, Lebanon
The following is a media release from the Malaysian Armed Forces regarding the Malaysian Armed Forces' response following the statement by the Honorable Minister of Defence, Dato' Seri Mohamad Khalid Nordin, regarding the post-MALBAT 850-11 deployment sent by the recent residents of Lebanon." KUALA LUMPUR, 2 March 2024 - The Malaysian
Malaysian Peacekeepers in Lebanon Safe Following Reports of Detention of UN Armoured Vehicle
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has provided assurance regarding the safety of Malaysian peacekeepers participating in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This statement follows reports of a UNIFIL armoured vehicle, purportedly transporting Malaysian peacekeepers, being detained by residents and subsequently handed over to Hezbollah fighters
Exercise STEEL STORM Demonstrates Firepower of UNIFIL and LAF
Naqoura, 23 Sep 23 - The STEEL STORM exercise is a shooting exercise organized by UNIFIL involving UNIFIL troops from the Western Sector and the Eastern Sector as well as the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) with various weapon systems and armored vehicles carried out at the Naquora Firing Range, Naqoura. This
Malaysia MALBATT 850-8 Conducted Night Vehicle Patrol in Lebanon
MARAKAH, 27 May 21-The MALBATT 850-8 Operation Cell has coordinated Independent Vehicle Patrol activities at night within the MALBATT Area of Responsibility. A vehicle section with a strength of one officer and 8 members led by Capt. Muhd Farith bin Ibrahim from the Charlie Company carried out the patrol.
MALBATT 850 Ready to Assist in Lebanon Beirut’s Explosion
In response to the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, the Malaysian Battalion 850-7 (MALBATT 850-7) peacekeeping force in Lebanon is ready to provide humanitarian and disaster relief (HADR) if the commitment is needed by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). READ: MALBATT 850-7 UN Beret Presentation And Send-Off Ceremony The Malaysian
MALBATT 850-7 UN Beret Presentation and Send-off Ceremony
MALBATT Commander Parade and Promotion Ceremony
Perbarisan Komander MALBATT dan Acara Pemakaian Pangkat LUBNAN, 27 Jun - Seramai 3 Pegawai dan seorang angota LLP telah dinaikkan pangkat dalam acara Perbarisan Komander MALBATT 850-6 yang diadakan di Padang Kawad, Kem Ma'rakakh, Selatan Lubnan diketuai oleh Mej Megat Anuar bin Megat Ahmad. Komander MALBATT, Kol Azhan bin Hj Md Othman