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Malaysia Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
Washington, Malaysia Strengthen Ties at Bersama Warrior 2025
KUANTAN, Malaysia - The 11th annual Bersama Warrior exercise began here with an opening ceremony June 17 with keynote addresses from Malaysian Lt. Gen. Dato' Zahani Bin Hj Zainal Abidin and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael Ake. Bersama Warrior is an annual, bilateral joint exercise sponsored by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces. The exercise enhances U.S. and Malaysian defense readiness, improves interoperability, and strengthens the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program relationship between the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Washington National Guard. "As we sharpen our operational planning, we also strengthen our ability to respond as a unified team to emerging challenges, whether they are humanitarian crises, natural disasters or regional threats to peace and stability," Ake said during his opening statement. With more than 90 U.S. personnel participating, this exercise runs through June 26 and will provide the operational planning and lay the groundwork for next year's exercise. The primary goal of the annual exercise is to provide a venue for exchanging tactics, techniques and procedures for peace support operations, with an emphasis on counterterrorism and humanitarian assistance, while demonstrating the U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. "To us, this is more than just a planning exercise. It's a meaningful platform that grows operational readiness, strengthens our beautiful partnership and cultivates a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation of our armed forces," Zahani said. Since formalizing their partnership in August 2017, the Washington National Guard and the Malaysian Armed Forces have consistently engaged in exercises such as Bersama Warrior. These regular interactions strengthen mutual capabilities, reinforce security cooperation, and foster meaningful connections between their personnel. Source:
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
RMAF continues to enhance country's air defence through CAP55
KUANTAN: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will continue to enhance the country's air defence readiness through the implementation of the RMAF Capability Development Plan 2055 (CAP55) as their long-term strategic direction. Its chief, Gen Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan said CAP55 which is the cornerstone of its transformation, was formulated to ensure that the RMAF remains competitive in line with the increasingly complex and multidimensional challenges of modern security. CAP55 is not just an asset acquisition plan, but a comprehensive plan involving the development of doctrine, organisational structure, technology and human capital. 'This plan is not for me or the current leadership, but for the next generation of military personnel so that they can carry the trust of defending the nation's airspace with the best capability,' he said. Mohd Asghar Khan said this at the press conference after the RMAF 67th Anniversary parade ceremony celebration themed 'Kuasa Udara, Perisai Kedaulatan Negara' (Air Power, Shield of National Sovereignty)' at the Kuantan Air Base here today. At this anniversary celebration, he also announced his retirement after more than four decades of service in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and he will hand over the leadership of the RMAF to his deputy, Lt Gen Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris. Mohd Asghar Khan said the plan also prepares the RMAF to face non-traditional threats, including cyberattacks, electronic warfare, the use of autonomous drones, and hybrid conflicts that are now increasingly dominant in the global defence landscape. Therefore, he expressed confidence that the implementation of CAP55 will be strengthened under the new leadership, described as authoritative and far-sighted. 'Alhamdulillah, the RMAF today is on a solid foundation. We will continue to move forward in our efforts to enhance capabilities and remain vigilant in defending our beloved homeland,' he said. He said the RMAF has now developed significantly from a small team to a credible modern air force, with a record of achievements in conventional air operations, humanitarian missions, and the operation of various advanced weapon systems. Commenting on the progress of the purchase of 30 used F/A-18C D Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait, he also said both parties have established a committee for further discussions before the purchase process is carried out soon. 'The Kuwaiti Air Force needs to acquire the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets purchased from the United States first. When they start receiving those aircraft, only then can the older aircraft be sent to us,' he added.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar announces project allocations to boost well-being of Lumut RMN personnel
LUMUT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced several project allocations approved for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base in Lumut, aimed at improving the well-being and welfare of security personnel. He said RM65 million has been allocated for the construction of a specialist clinic complex and the upgrading of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Hospital at the base. Also approved are several key infrastructure projects, including the upgrading of the 33kV high-voltage distribution system, with an allocation of RM100 million; the replacement of the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) operational tanks at RM23.3 million; and the upgrading of the operational jetty at the Lumut Base, allocated RM66.5 million. 'I urge the State Secretary present here to immediately implement the construction of the specialist clinic complex and the upgrading of the Lumut ATM Hospital, for the well-being of RMN personnel,' he said. Anwar said this during the Lumut navy personnel's 'Kenduri Rakyat' programme, held in conjunction with the Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, here, today. Also present were Communications Minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Navy chief, Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain. -- MORE
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Project allocations to boost well-being of Lumut RMN personnel
LUMUT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced several project allocations approved for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base in Lumut, aimed at improving the well-being and welfare of security personnel. He said RM65 million has been allocated for the construction of a specialist clinic complex and the upgrading of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Hospital at the base. Also approved are several key infrastructure projects, including the upgrading of the 33kV high-voltage distribution system, with an allocation of RM100 million; the replacement of the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) operational tanks at RM23.3 million; and the upgrading of the operational jetty at the Lumut Base, allocated RM66.5 million. 'I urge the State Secretary present here to immediately implement the construction of the specialist clinic complex and the upgrading of the Lumut ATM Hospital, for the well-being of RMN personnel,' he said. Anwar said this during the Lumut navy personnel's 'Kenduri Rakyat' programme, held in conjunction with the Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, here, today. Also present were Communications Minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Navy chief, Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain. -- MORE
Barnama
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Two Malaysian Cadets Appointed to Top US Military Academies
United States Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan and Assistant Chief of Staff Personnel Services, Malaysian Armed Forces, Major General Datuk Ts Reizal Arif Ismail, pose for a photo with Cadet Luthfil Haikal Haswadi and Cadet Rakis Ruhaim Abdul Rahman at the US Chief of Mission's Residence. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Two Malaysian cadets have been appointed to the United States (US) top military academies, reflecting the long-standing security and defence partnership between Malaysia and the US. They are Cadet Rakis Ruhaim Abdul Rahman, 22, who will attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and Cadet Luthfil Haikal Haswadi, 20, who will be appointed to the US Military Academy in West Point, New York. Both cadets were officially appointed as members of the Class of 2029 during a send-off ceremony hosted by the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. bootstrap slideshow Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan said their selections exemplify the tremendous talent that Malaysia has. He described the the two cadets as impressive, intelligent, articulate and determined individuals. 'This selection process is gruelling and competitive globally, making their achievement even more remarkable,' he said. The ambassador highlighted that only about 15 international students are accepted annually into each US service academy. He also pointed out that while international students make up just one per cent of each academy's student body, they represent a significant leadership pipeline, especially in Southeast Asia. 'The Malaysian Armed Forces have a proud track record of sending cadets to the United States.
