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.

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.