ATM deploys 6,000 personnel to guard border security around the clock KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) has deployed more than 6,000 personnel from all three branches, including land, sea and air, to ensure security and alertness at the country’s borders and waters are at the highest level at all times. Armed Forces Commander General Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman said ATM operations are carried out 24 hours a day, including throughout the month of Ramadan, to monitor waters, land borders and other strategic areas. He said that although the majority of Muslim members were fasting, essential duties such as patrolling and observation continued without compromise. “The peace we enjoy, including […]

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Mindef ready to reclaim reserved land, open space to build houses for ATM personnel KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is ready to release long-term reserve and open space land across the country to be developed as One Member One House (SASaR) housing project sites to ensure the welfare of Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) personnel continues to be protected. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the move was necessary because much of the ministry’s land was now surrounded by public housing development areas, making its function as a target field no longer suitable. He said if the ministry does not act immediately to change the status of the land, there is […]

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Malaysian Armed Forces carrying out overhaul, remedy of governance management, administration KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Joint Chiefs Committee (JPP) takes a serious view of governance and abuse of power issues within the force, and is carrying out measures to overhaul, remedy and improve matters. The MAF Defence Strategic Intelligence and Communication Division Headquarters, in a statement, said these measures are being implemented specifically in matters related to governance management and administration in an organised, factual manner and in accordance with existing legal provisions. This was agreed following discussions in the JPP, which comprises Royal Malaysia Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain, who is also […]

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MINDEF does not protect corruption but rejects allegations without evidence – Mohamed Khaled KOTA TINGGI: The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) will not compromise on any form of corruption or abuse of power among officers and members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM). Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said his ministry views every complaint related to corruption seriously and gave assurances that investigations will be carried out according to the channels and according to the law. “Of course we will not compromise on any element of corruption or abuse of power, especially in MINDEF. “Every complaint will be taken seriously, but accusations without evidence will only affect the credibility and good name […]

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King receives briefing on Malaysian Armed Forces from defence minister JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 31 — The King of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, was briefed today on the latest developments concerning the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).A post on the...

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Defence minister: Arrests of few officers over alleged smuggling do not tarnish integrity of Armed Forces KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has stressed that the recent arrest of several Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers does not reflect the...

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Mindef says reviewing Malaysian Armed Forces rotation system to curb corruption risks KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) said today it is reviewing its rotation system for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel to improve integrity and reduce...

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Anwar: Those selling state secrets will face the full force of the law KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government’s firm stance on national security, stressing that there will be no compromise,...

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Armed Forces cancels deal for decades-old Black Hawk helicopters after King slams ‘flying coffins’ KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has reportedly cancelled the purchase of four Black Hawk helicopters worth around RM187 million, following criticism from...

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‘If you eat chilli, you feel the heat’: Sultan Ibrahim warns against misuse of military honour badges KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has issued a stern reminder to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces about the correct wearing of honour...

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‘Do we want to put our pilots in a flying coffin?’ King orders Defence Ministry to scrap Black Hawk purchase KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has directed the Defence Ministry to scrap plans to acquire ageing Black Hawk helicopters, warning against...

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MACC widens probe into online media company after two journalists with military background arrested in smuggling ring KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate an online media company following the arrest of two of its staff members during Op Sohor,...

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