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
Over 15,000 illegal immigrants nabbed under Ops Benteng since last year
Hishammuddin said during the same period, 2,232 illegal immigrants were deported in integrated operations involving 19 agencies.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Several localities in Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang to be placed under EMCO from May 24-June 6
Several localities in Sabah, Sarawak and Pahang will be placed under the EMCO from May 24-June 6 following a significant spike in COVID-19 cases during a short period in these areas.
Sat May 22 2021
Ops Benteng: 319 vessels, 1,465 land vehicles worth RM306 million seized
Ismail Sabri said defending the country's sovereignty has always been a priority for the ministry and the ATM without compromise.
Tue Mar 02 2021
RM80,000 worth of fire crackers for CNY seized in Johor
The raid was conducted following a tip-off and the fire crackers were believed to be distributed to the markets for the CNY celebration.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Five main focus of Ismail Sabri's media statement today
A total of 253 individuals were detained for disobeying MCO directives yesterday.
Wed Jan 13 2021
MCO: 196 individuals arrested for various offences - Ismail Sabri
A total of 196 individuals were arrested for flouting the Movement Control Order (PKP) yesterday, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Thu Dec 17 2020
PDRM detains 235 individuals for violating MCO - Ismail Sabri
Ops Benteng detained 40 illegal immigrants, five smugglers and seized seven land vehicles as well as four boats and ships.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Armed forces, GOF increase presence at borders following fatal shootout
GOF will mobilise mounted units, air units, armoured units and VAT69 commandos to the Malaysia-Thailand border to curb smuggling activities.
Thu Nov 26 2020
NTF considers increasing number of border personnel - Ismail Sabri
The National Task Force (NTF), which implements Ops Benteng, is considering increasing the number of personnel at the Malaysia-Thailand border area by involving various other enforcement agencies.
Wed Nov 25 2020
24 Indonesian illegal immigrants detained in Serudong
A total of 24 Indonesian illegal immigrants were detained in operations under the Ops Benteng conducted by the Malaysian Armed Forces in Serudong area on Sunday.
Tue Nov 24 2020
519 individuals compounded, failed to comply with SOP - Ismail Sabri
He said six illegal immigrants were also detained through Ops Benteng and three land vehicles seized.
Sun Nov 08 2020
Budget 2021: MAF to optimise operations of assets with RM2.3 bln allocation - Affendi
He said MAF was aware of the importance of balancing its military capabilities based on the financial allocation provided by the government.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Kota Kinabalu Temporary Detention Centre to be under EMCO from Nov 3-16 - Ismail Sabri
As of Oct 30, a total of 261 detainees and personnel had been screened and 56 detainees tested positive for COVID-19.
Sun Nov 01 2020
456 individuals detained for MCO violation
All those detained were compounded.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024