PORT DICKSON, Sept 15 — The Defence Ministry is encouraging Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) members and recruits to participate in the work-based learning (WBL) programme to obtain higher education qualifications and pursue careers in other fields upon retirement.

SEOUL, Sept 11 — Defence diplomacy, such as global discussions and round table negotiations during the Seoul Defence Dialogue (SDD) 2024, is key to ensuring the continued preservation of peace and security in any nation, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

SEOUL, Sept 10 — Local military industry players have been urged to spearhead the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sector to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.

SEOUL, Sept 9 — The Defence Ministry is considering intensifying the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military sector to strengthen Malaysia’s defence capabilities.

SEOUL, Sept 8 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin arrived in South Korea today to begin his five-day working visit.

KLUANG, Sept 6 — Asean must remain neutral to any major world power to maintain stability in the Southeast Asian region, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KOTA TINGGI, Sept 1 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has given Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd until October to deliver four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters to the Malaysian Army.

KLUANG, Aug 30 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has appointed a private firm to salvage KD Pendekar that sank off Tanjung Penyusup, Kota Tinggi, on Sunday.

KOTA TINGGI, Aug 26 — The Defence Ministry is waiting for a full report on the sinking of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) vessel, KD Pendekar, two nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Penyusup here yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — There will be no second mission to bring more Palestinians to Malaysia, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Malaysia and Turkiye are ready to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in defence involving military assets and training in the future, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Two Royal Malaysian Air Force Airbus A-400M aircraft have been deployed to the Almaza Air Force Base in Egypt to transport injured Palestinians to Malaysia for medical treatment.

JELEBU, Aug 4 — The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has outlined options on the Malaysian Army’s proposal to cancel its Black Hawk helicopter lease, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 will be implemented in phases starting in June or July next year with a new concept and format, according to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

ANKARA, June 9 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has arrived in Turkiye today to begin his five-day working.

LUMUT, June 4 — The Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship (LCS) 1 is to be handed over to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in August 2026, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

SINGAPORE, May 31 — Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore have agreed to stage more complex military drills in the region this year involving drones, fifth-generation fighter planes, and surveillance aircraft.

SUNGAI BULOH, May 28 — The full report on the tragic April 23 incident involving two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters, which killed 10 officers and personnel, will be released by next week at the latest.

KLUANG, May 10 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) will consider cancelling or reopening the tender due to delays in the delivery of the first of four Black Hawk helicopters if the current contractor continues to fail to deliver as per the agreement.

PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — The interim report on the crash of two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters which killed 10 officers and personnel on April 23, will be released tomorrow, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.