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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

PRESS RELEASE: 30 MAY 2024 – FINAL REPORT ON RMN HELICOPTER CRASH AT LUMUT BASE

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) issues the following statement: A Board of Inquiry was established on the day of the incident, comprising nine RMN officers with aviation and aeronautical engineering expertise, and involved assistance from the Air Force Headquarters - Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (DGTA) and Malaysian Armed Forces medical doctors.This

OSTEX EAST 1/24 Naval Exercise Concludes Successfully in Kuching

Kuching, 25 May 24 – The closing ceremony of Operational Sea Training EAST 1/24 (OSTEX EAST 1/24) was successfully conducted today. OSTEX EAST series 1/24 began on 16 May 24 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and concluded on 26 May 24 in Kuching, Sarawak. Various activities were carried out with the involvement

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