HANDING OVER AND TAKING OVER CEREMONY OF MALAYSIAN PEACEKEEPING CENTRE DEPUTY COMMANDANT

Parade & Ceremony

29th December 202329th December 2023

The Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre (MPC) Handing Over Taking Over (HOTO) of Deputy Commandant was conducted on 20th December 2023, between Lt Col Ahmad Nezam bin Che Ree and Lt Col Hadiat bin Sepie, as the acting for the time being. A total number of 10 Officers, 29 Other Ranks and

Exercise STEEL STORM Demonstrates Firepower of UNIFIL and LAF

Ops & Training

23rd September 202325th September 2023

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

Improving Peacekeeping Skills through Exercise KERIS AMAN II 2023

13th August 202316th August 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 August - The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters (USINDOPACOM) are organizing the Exercise Keris Aman II 2023 to build up skills to participate in United Nations (UN) missions around the world. The Public Affairs Division of the Joint Forces Headquarters (J7) in

KD MAHAWANGSA Arrives at Beirut after 34 Days

Ops & Training

3rd January 20234th January 2023

BEIRUT, Jan 2 - KD MAHAWANGSA has safely arrived in Beirut after 34 days of sailing in the ocean from Malaysia. The arrival of KD MAHAWANGSA led by the Commanding Officer, Captain Mohd Amin bin Mat Tahir TLDM was welcomed by the Commander of MALBATT 850-10, Colonel Mohd Rizman bin

Malbatt: Misi Bakara – Battle of Mogadishu, Untold Story of Black Hawk Down

31st July 20225th September 2023

29 years ago, 123 men of Company A and Company B of 19th Malay Regiment, then serving under the United Nations banner as Malaysian Battalion in Mogadishu had answered the call of duty to rescue more than 100 US Rangers caught in the middle of Bakarra Market, Mogadishu. The US forces,

Courtesy Calls on Chief of Defence Force

Parade & Ceremony

14th March 202215th March 2022

KUALA LUMPUR - 14 March 2022, General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Hj Affendi bin Buang RMAF, Chief of Defence Force (CDF) received a visit from Major General Dato' Tengku Muhammad Fauzi bin Tengku Ibrahim, Commander 3rd Division who will be leading the Mindanao International Monitoring Mission - 17 ( TPA-M17)

Maj Gen Mohd Halim Khalid – Exemplary Leadership and Bravery

Ops & Training

3rd December 20213rd December 2021

Written By: Jeyaganesh Gopalsamy One of my favourite General...Op Maj Gen Dato Haji Mohd Halim Khalid PGB 79A. Knew him since he was a Colonel, designated Military Aide to a former CDF. Later he went on to become our Defence Attaché in UAE. He cut short his stint to take care

Malaysia Ready to send MAF for Peacekeeping Mission in Palestine

Ops & Training

17th May 202122nd May 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17-Malaysia is ready to send members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) for peacekeeping mission in Palestine, if requested by the United Nations (UN). Senior Minister of Defence, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, Malaysia cannot send troops alone to Palestine because it is bound by international law."If

Malaysian Armed Forces Focuses on Cybersecurity to Safeguard Government Secrets

26th March 202126th March 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 -- The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has increased their preparedness level, including by focusing on cybersecurity to ensure all government’s secrets are safe following the recent statement made by Charge d'Affaires of the North Korean Embassy in Malaysia, Kim Yu Song. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan

Mindanao International Monitoring Team 16 Inauguration Ceremony

Ops & Training

25th March 202125th March 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 - The inauguration of the Mindanao International Monitoring Team (IMT M-16) was officiated by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Hj Affendi bin Buang RMAF at Wisma Perwira MAF. The Chief of Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza bin Mohd Sany and