Malaysia’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Project Delayed

Technology

4th August 20204th August 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 -- The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is considering three options in relation to the direction of the littoral combat ship (LCS) project, which has been been delayed, said its Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob. He said that, as at 31 July, none of the six LCS

RMN to Buy Six Fast Interceptor Craft for Ops Benteng

22nd July 202022nd July 2020

SHAH ALAM: The Defence Minister has issued a Request For Bids (RFB) for the procurement of six Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) for the RMN for Ops Benteng use. The tender came shortly after another RFB for the wet lease of two helicopters also for the same operation. I have no idea whether the

CDF Surveys Malaysian EEZ Waters in Malacca Straits

27th May 202027th May 2020

Tan Sri Afefndi Buang onboard KD Jebat surveying Malaysian EEZ in Malacca Straits

26 May 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Tan Sri Affendi Buang today reviewed the deployment and routine patrols carried out by the Royal Malaysian Navy KD Jebat through Operation (Op) Benteng which is currently monitoring exclusive economic zone waters (EEZ) around the Straits

RMN Chief: Your Sacrifices Were Needed More Than Ever This Aidilfitri

Ops & Training

24th May 202024th May 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 -- Adhere to all regulations, follow the advice of the Health Ministry and National Security Council, practise social distancing, and postpone Aidilftri visits for the time being. Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany has this reminder for his officers and personnel this Aidilfitri, saying that these sacrifices were needed more

Ops BENTENG Protecting Malaysian Waters against Illegal Immigrants

19th May 202019th May 2020

PORT KLANG, May 19 -- To prevent illegal immigrants from entering Malaysia when the country is facing COVID-19, Ops Benteng has been mounted to keep track of suspicious looking boats or ships entering the nation’s waters. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som said the

Chinese ship Leaves Malaysian Waters after month-long South China Sea Stand-off

17th May 202017th May 2020

KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - A Chinese survey ship that had been involved in a month-long stand-off with a Malaysian oil exploration vessel in the South China Sea has left Malaysia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), shipping data showed on Friday (May 15). Since mid-April, the Haiyang Dizhi 8 had been surveying in

New Assistant Chief of Staff J1, Joint Force Headquarters

Parade & Ceremony

14th May 202029th May 2020

CAPT Manimaran Chellaiturai Arjunan taking over CAPT Mohd Kandil

CAPT Manimaran A/L Chellaiturai Arjunan took over as the new Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS) J1 from CAPT Mohd Kandil bin Md Akim on 14 May 2020. Commander JFHQ LG Dato' Yazid presenting the certificate of appreciation to CAPT Mohd Kandil The change-of-appointment ceremony was witnessed by Commander, JFHQ LG Dato' Yazid

Upholding the Interest of the People

6th May 20206th May 2020

By Colonel Sebastian A. William - May 6, 2020 @ 12:10am NST The Malaysian Armed Forces has proven itself as a worthy frontliner alongside its Royal Malaysian Police counterpart in ensuring that the measures put in place by the government are adhered to during the Movement Control Period. -NSTP File pic AS is the case

MMEA Directs Assets to ‘Hotspot’

2nd May 20202nd May 2020

30 Apr 2020 - KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is moving some of its assets to 'hotspots' bordering Thailand and Indonesia. The effort is aimed at detecting and preventing the entry of illegal immigrants (PATI) as well as criminal activities at sea especially during the Movement Control

Improving Warfare Expertise and Asset Management in RMN

29th April 202029th April 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 28 - Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany said the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is committed to producing competent Navy People. According to Mohd Reza, in addition to enhancing its asset and infrastructure development capabilities, the RMN is currently developing a Class Management Project to