KOTA TINGGI, Dec 8 — The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the handling of matters related to the sovereignty of Batu Puteh (also known as Pedra Branca), Middle Rocks, and South Ledge was conducted to examine the decision, and not to pursue a review of the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling.

KOTA TINGGI, Dec 8 — Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) will step up safety measures at its Military Training Academy, including more frequent roll calls, to address and curb bullying and abuse among cadets.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 — Malaysia cannot be complacent when it comes to the issues of defence despite adopting a neutral approach and striving to be a middle power, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KOTA TINGGI, Nov 16 —  The decision on the punishment against five cadets from the Military Training Academy (ALK) of the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) involved in two bullying cases last month will be announced within two weeks.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Regular physical examinations will be conducted on cadet officers of the Military Training Academy (ALK) at the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) to detect any abusive activities that may lead to injury.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Separating dormitory levels and installing CCTVs in hostels are among proactive moves by the Defence Ministry (Mindef) this year to prevent bullying at the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) Military Training Academy (ALK).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — A cadet from Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) Military Training Academy (ALK), who was charged with injuring a junior using a steam iron, faces expulsion and the full repayment of scholarship funds he has received.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia hopes to finalise the South China Sea Code of Conduct, which is aimed at preventing conflicts and tensions in the South China Sea, when it chairs Asean next year.

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 10 — The Defence Ministry confirmed that six members of the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) who were involved in an explosion in Lebanon on Thursday only suffered minor injuries.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The government has a backup plan in case the situation in southern Lebanon worsens and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) decides to withdraw due to Israel’s aggressive actions.

PETALING JAYA, Nov 6 — The deployment and assignment of the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) to Lebanon for peacekeeping duties under the United Nations (UN) mission will proceed despite the tense situation following Israel's attacks on the country since September.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is committed to ensuring transparency in investigations into a recent bullying and abuse case involving a cadet officer at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), said its minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today met with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Malaysia Rashed Mohammad Al-Saleh, for a follow-up discussion on Malaysia’s interest in acquiring fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force (KAF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Deepavali, to be celebrated tomorrow, should be an occasion to strengthen unity and foster harmony in the country’s diverse communities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The deployment of the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) for peacekeeping missions in South Lebanon will continue, with Malbatt 850-12, scheduled to be carried out in stages, from Wednesday (November 6) to November 18.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) 850-11 stationed in southern Lebanon is safe, with no casualties or damage to assets following the recent Israeli attacks on the country.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef), via the Foreign Affairs Ministry, will liaise with the United Nations (UN) to ensure the security of Malaysian peacekeeping personnel.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Malaysia and Kuwait have agreed that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Palestine and southern Lebanon, should be resolved through peaceful negotiations and in adherence to the resolutions set by the United Nations (UN).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin arrived in Kuwait yesterday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and defence cooperation between Malaysia and Kuwait.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced today the Malaysian peacekeeping battalion (Malbatt) 850-11 stationed in southern Lebanon is safe, with no damage to assets reported.