Two journalists detained by commission believed to have previously served in MAF, says Azam

Team to be led by Malaysia's defence advisers in Bangkok, Phnom Penh, says Defence Force Chief

Malaysian Defence Force chief emphasises reference terms' importance for understanding, compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has set a target to place Malaysia in the ninth position on the Global Peace Index (GPI) by 2030, as outlined in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

PUTRAJAYA, July 29 — The Court of Appeal has dismissed a former soldier’s appeal to challenge his termination of service from the Malaysian Armed Forces for refusing the Covid-19 vaccination.

TAWAU, June 29 — The Malaysian Armed Forces' (MAF) personnel have been reminded to refrain from uploading sensitive content on social media, particularly related to security assets, to prevent hostile parties from identifying the nation's defence capabilities.

PORT DICKSON, June 10 — Polish President Andrzej Duda visited the Second Regiment of the Royal Armoured Corps (2nd RAC) at Kem Sunggala today, as part of the second day of his official visit to Malaysia.

JELI, June 8 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has identified factors, including health issues and job commitments, as the reasons behind the absence of 206 participants from the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 in May.

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — The Court of Appeal has allowed the appeal by the government and three others to overturn a High Court’s ruling that had previously favoured 50 retired Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel in a pension adjustment dispute.

TAPAH, April 18 — The country is prepared to withdraw the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) medical team deployed to Myanmar should their safety be compromised, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KOTA BHARU, April 10 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has stressed that it will not be lenient in implementing standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding bullying and abuse among military personnel, said its deputy minister Adly Zahari.

SEREMBAN, March 31 — An Armed Forced personnel, who had been arrested after he attacked a female driver of a Perodua Axia along Jalan Persiaran Senawang 4 following an accident, was released on police bail yesterday.

KUANTAN, March 27 — The sacrifices of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans in protecting the country continue to be honoured through the Disability Compensation (GHU) that was disbursed to 292 recipients, involving a RM9.7 million allocation.

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 27 — Only Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers will be involved in the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) scheduled to start in January 2025, said Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari.

ALOR GAJAH, March 24 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) are ready to cooperate with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in conducting cloud seeding operations, should the need arise amidst the prevailing hot weather conditions and lack of rainfall in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Defence Ministry, in partnership with the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT), has initiated a National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) savings programme for primary one pupils who are the children of military personnel, to commence this year.

KOTA TINGGI, Jan 6 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is ready for the go-ahead to move in to help flood victims in the aftermath of the flood.

ALOR SETAR, Dec 9 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has not set any quota for the intake of women pilots, said RMAF chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Police have identified 5,648 flood hotspots in 163 districts nationwide as the  authorities prepare to face the northeast monsoon (MTL) onslaught.

LUMUT, Oct 10 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will be restructured into a future force with the credibility to meet technological advances, future challenges and the people's expectations.