
Chief of Defence force satisfied with early voting process
Affendi said he was also satisfied with the commitment shown by military personnel and their spouses.
Tue Nov 15 2022

Zulkifeli appointed as Cybersecurity Malaysia's board chairman
Former Chief of Defence Forces Gen (R) Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of CyberSecurity Malaysia with effect from July 1.
Mon Aug 01 2022

Former Chief of Defence Force, Tan Sri Dr Abdul Rahman dies
The 11th Chief of Defence Force Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Dr Abdul Rahman Abdul Hamid died early this morning due to a lung infection.
Thu Jun 02 2022

Floods: PM orders Chief of Defence Force, IGP to mobilise more personnel, assets
Ismail Sabri has asked the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to mobilise more assets and personnel following severe flooding in Selangor and other states.
Sun Dec 19 2021

No racial quotas in MAF recruitment - Chief of Defence Force
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) does not set any racial quota for the recruitment of soldiers, said Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
Fri Sep 17 2021

MAF personnel must be prepared to face global security threats - Chief of Defence Force
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel must be prepared to face the increasing regional and global security threats by mastering and understanding the 4M aspects, said Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
Thu Sep 16 2021

ATM reports over 3,600 cyber security incidents from Jan-April 2021
More than 3,600 cyber security incidents have been reported by the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) in the first four months of this year, said Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
Wed Aug 25 2021

PM conveys condolences to family of ex-Chief of Defence Force Mohd Ghazali
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has conveyed his condolences to the family of former Chief of Defence Force Gen (R) Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali Mohd Seth, who died today.
Tue Aug 24 2021

King, Queen extend condolences to family of ex-Chief of Defence Force Mohd Ghazali
Their Majesties expressed their condolences to the family of former Chief of Defence Force Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali Mohd Seth who died at the age of 92 today.
Tue Aug 24 2021

Former Chief of Defence Force Sri Mohd Ghazali Che Mat dies
Mohd Ghazali will be buried at the Bukit Permai Muslim Cemetery at Taman Perumahan AU after funeral prayers at the mosque.
Thu Jul 08 2021

Chief of Defence Force satisfied with current line-up of military assets
This was evidenced by the involvement of the MAF and its assets to perform essential tasks such as patrolling, monitoring, information gathering and other support tasks.
Thu Jan 28 2021

MAF still on standby despite no state of Emergency - Defence Force Chief
Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said the deployment of MAF personnel would go on as usual.
Mon Oct 26 2020

PM Muhyiddin leaves after two-hour meeting with Agong at Istana Abdulaziz
Also spotted was the vehicle carrying Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
Fri Oct 23 2020

MAF denies Affendi attended MKN meeting chaired by PM
MAF has denied that Chief of Defence Force General Tan Seri Affendi Buang attended the special meeting of the National Security Council last Saturday (Oct 3).
Tue Oct 06 2020

MAF to build 2,367 family homes nationwide - Affendi
A total of 2,367 units under the Armed Forces Family Housing (RKAT) scheme are being and will be built nationwide, said Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
Tue Sep 22 2020

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025