6 July 2021, Singapore: Singapore authorities will begin work to improve facilities on Pulau Batu Putih or Pedra Branca, which is expected to begin later this year. The Straits Times of Singapore reported the work was to provide berths for ships, additional logistics, administrative support and communication facilities on the island. This
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First Malaysia-Thailand Regional Border Committee Conference 2021
SUNGAI BESI, 2 Jul 2021 - The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) remains committed in efforts to strengthen control at the Malaysia - Thailand border via close cooperation with the Royal Thai Armed Forces through the Regional Border Committee (RBC) discussions held on 29 June 21. The MAF, through the Malaysian Army
An Urgent Need to Inaugurate RMN Naval Region 4 HQ in Bintulu, Sarawak
MALAYSIA has affirmed its status as a "maritime nation" in the 2019 Defence White Paper (DWP). Keeping this in mind, there is a convincing need for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to constantly construct its navy towards becoming a more resilient and forceful fleet. Therefore, there is an urgent need for
Defending Our Five Islands in the South China Sea
Though modest compared with China, Vietnam and the Philippines have been beefing up its air and maritime defence.The Vietnamese have been rapidly developing the West Reef and Sin Cowe Islands in the South China Sea (SCS) for the past two years.According to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies' Asia
Malaysian Armed Forces Commandos Occupied the Spratly Islands
The sacrifice of the Malaysian Commando in capturing Pulau Layang-Layang The issue of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea continues to be a major conflict in the Southeast Asian region. This is because apart from Asean countries such as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam, the Chinese also claims
Ismail Sabri: Malaysia No Longer Accepts Rohingya Refugees
The government will act decisively on issues involving Rohingya refugees who have entered the country, including no longer accepting them after this, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said among the actions to be taken was to send the refugees to settlements provided by the Bangladeshi
National Task Force to Continue after COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Dec -- The National Task Force (NTF) will continue with its duties even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, says Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. He said this was because the NTF had shown that it was capable of stopping foreign migrants from crossing the country’s borders during the
“The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Committed to Increase Border Control” – Chief of Defence Forces
US Air force Disguised as Malaysian Civilian Aircraft to patrol Hainan, Paracel Islands
PETALING JAYA: A US Air Force aircraft used a transponder code to electronically impersonate a Malaysian plane while spying on China’s military bases, the US-based Popular Mechanics has reported, quoting a Chinese think tank. The RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft flew off China’s Hainan island on Tuesday (Sept 8), coming within
Vietnamese Fisherman Killed in Clash with MMEA in Malaysian Waters
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) shot dead a Vietnamese fisherman whose boat tried to ram a patrol vessel in the South China Sea, an official said on Monday. The incident took place inside Malaysian waters, where local fisherman have complained in the past about Vietnamese fishing boats that