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Inspection Visit to KD Selangor and KD Tun Razak

Defence Minister Khaled Nordin: - During a visit to the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) base in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, I had the opportunity to observe the operations of KD Selangor, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) in the South China Sea. My arrival was accompanied by the Secretary General of the

110th Anniversary Battle of Penang: Russian Navy’s Tribute

On 14th October 2024, four Russian naval ships—RFS Gromkiy (335), RFS Rezkiy (343), RFS Aldar Tsydenzhapov (339), and Pechenga—arrived at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, Penang. Their arrival was welcomed by a delegation from the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) led by Captain Yusman Darmawan, Deputy Commander of the RMN’s 3rd

KD PENDEKAR Successfully Salvaged and Afloat Once More

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 October 2024 – The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) announced the successful salvage of KD PENDEKAR, which was refloated at 1638 hours on 12 October 2024. The vessel is now undergoing preliminary repairs before being officially returned to RMN. The salvage operation, though met with several challenges, has been

Building Trust and Lasting Friendship between Malaysia and Singapore Navies

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

Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain Appointed as 19th Chief of Navy

KUALA LUMPUR: Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain has been appointed as the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) 19th admiral, succeeding Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob, who will be retiring. Zulhelmy, who earlier held the position of the acting Navy chief, is the second submarine officer to helm the Navy. The official appointment and

Fallen Navy Diver Arman San’s Remains Flown Home for Burial in Sabah

Johor Bahru - The remains of the late Leading Seaman Arman San bin Hermansa, who tragically lost his life during the salvage operation of KD PENDEKAR last Wednesday, have been claimed by his wife at the Forensic Department of Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI). After the post-mortem procedures were completed, the remains

Malaysian Navy KD Pendekar Completely Sinks in Johor Waters

On August 25, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in the waters off Johor. The Malaysian Navy vessel, KD Pendekar, faced a critical situation when a leak developed in its engine room. The leak quickly escalated into a severe flooding, putting the ship and its crew in immediate danger. Fortunately, a swift

New Acting Malaysian Chief of Navy Appointed

IPOH: Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob officially handed over the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy to Vice Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain, who is the new Acting Chief of Navy. The Navy headquarters Strategic Communications Division said in a statement that the handover ceremony was held at the auditorium of

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