Mindef plans to set up defence investment committee to manage asset procurement
Mindef plans to form a Defence Investment Committee as part of efforts to prevent and avoid irregularities in the procurement of assets.
Mon Oct 03 2022
RMAF to acquire MALE UAS in 2025, operation in early 2026
Malaysia is expected to acquire Medium-altitude Long-endurance Unmanned Aircraft System (MALE UAS) in 2025 with operation commencing in early 2026, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Agong visits Mindef
The official visit by Al-Sultan Abdullah to Mindef is the first since the proclamation of His Majesty as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Non-pensionable MAF veterans, widows to receive Aidilfitri special assistance
Aidilfitri Special Assistance of RM250 will also be given to veterans and widows of non-pensionable Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Security-based gig job opportunities for over 128,000 Armed Forces veterans under Code 7
Over 128,000 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans under 60 have the opportunity to sign up for a gig career through Code 7, which offers security-based services.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Govt views seriously allegations of plot to invade Sabah
The government views seriously the news report by an international media that alleged 600 members of the Royal Sulu Army (RSA) are preparing to invade Sabah.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Delivery of MD-530G helicopters for MAF expected in Q1 of 2022 - Ikmal Hisham
The delivery of six MD-530G helicopters procured for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is expected in the first quarter (Q1) of next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Thu Dec 09 2021
MAF has blocked all cybersecurity threats so far - Deputy Minister
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has successfully blocked all cybersecurity threats so far, said Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz.
Wed Dec 01 2021
'MyVeteranMall' offers digital entrepreneurship opportunity to 300,000 MAF veterans - Ikmal Hisham
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Veterans Affairs Department today launched the 'MyVeteranMall' application, offering 300,000 of its members the opportunity to venture into digital entrepreneurship.
Tue Nov 30 2021
RMAF forms committee to investigate crash of Hawk 108 fighter jet
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has set up a committee to investigate the crash of the Hawk 108 fighter jet in Butterworth, Penang, last night.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Mindef plans to procure UAV, drones to strengthen border surveillance - Ikmal Hisham
A total of 84 mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) units will be included in the new procurement proposal to further strengthen Ops Benteng intelligence, monitoring and surveillance next year.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Peacekeeping mission: MALBATT 850-8 leaves for Lebanon
The troops were divided into four groups, where the first comprising 216 individuals led by MALBATT Commander Col Azudin Hassan left for Lebanon yesterday evening.
Fri Oct 02 2020
Ikmal Hisham regrets letter of support issue
Ikmal Hisham said that there was a possibility of misunderstanding apart from some weaknesses on his part which would be corrected in Parliament.
Sat Aug 22 2020
Support letter does not guarantee position applied for - Ismail Sabri
He said the decision to appoint individuals for any position in an organisation is the right of the organisation itself.
Sat Aug 22 2020
Review loan disbursement mechanism by PTPTN - Ikmal Hisham
Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz (BN-Tanah Merah) said the proposal was made because there were borrowers who should not have received the PTPTN loans while those who were qualified missed out.
Tue Oct 31 2017
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025