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41 Palestinians brought to M'sia received necessary treatment

41 Palestinians brought to M'sia received necessary treatment

The Defence Ministry denied claims that the govt's efforts in bringing the Palestinians to Malaysia for treatment as for political survival.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Taiwan says live fire China drills may be part of a 'deterrence' effect

Taiwan says live fire China drills may be part of a 'deterrence' effect

Taiwan's defence ministry said those exercises were part of routine Chinese training and it was keeping a close watch.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault

Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault

Israel's Defence Ministry has bought 40,000 tents, each with the capacity for 10 to 12 people, for Palestinians relocated from Rafah.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Mohamed Khaled surprised by portfolio change

Mohamed Khaled surprised by portfolio change

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has been moved from the MOHE to the Defence Ministry, replacing Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launch

Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launch

The South Korean military is seeking to find and salvage debris from the rocket, South Korea's defence ministry said.
Thu Nov 23 2023
North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy new weapons at border

North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy new weapons at border

North Korea's defence ministry said it would restore all military measures it had halted under the deal with South Korea.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Mindef to build over 7,300 housing units under 'SASaR'

Mindef to build over 7,300 housing units under 'SASaR'

The Defence Ministry will build more than 7,300 housing units under the 'One Military Member, One House' (SASaR) programme at the Wardieburn and Genting Klang Camps in Kuala Lumpur.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Azerbaijan says Karabakh military action continues after US calls for halt

Azerbaijan says Karabakh military action continues after US calls for halt

The military measures "continue successfully," with weaponry and military equipment destroyed, Azerbaijan's defence ministry said.
Wed Sep 20 2023
LIMA23: Defence Ministry finalises 43 contracts worth RM10.128 bil

LIMA23: Defence Ministry finalises 43 contracts worth RM10.128 bil

This was done through the signing ceremony of 20 contract documents, 21 Letters of Acceptance and two Letters of Intent.
Thu May 25 2023
Govt committed to ATM Veteran welfare - Adly Zahari

Govt committed to ATM Veteran welfare - Adly Zahari

The government is committed to the welfare of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans nationwide, including prioritising housing initiatives for them.
Tue May 09 2023
Defence Ministry satisfied with latest status of LCS project

Defence Ministry satisfied with latest status of LCS project

The Ministry of Defence is satisfied with the latest status of the LCS construction project, with one of the six ships expected to be ready next year.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Anger in Russia as scores of troops killed in one of Ukraine war's deadliest strikes

Anger in Russia as scores of troops killed in one of Ukraine war's deadliest strikes

Russia's defence ministry said 63 soldiers had died in the fiery blast which destroyed a temporary barracks in a former vocational college.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Defence Ministry prepared to increase assets in east coast states

Defence Ministry prepared to increase assets in east coast states

The Ministry of Defence is prepared to increase the strength of assets and members of the ATM for flood operations in the east coast states.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow - DPM

Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow - DPM

Ahmad Zahid said the move was important to ensure adequate supply of food and basic necessities, as well as transport such as boats.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Russia says missile strike in Poland caused by Ukrainian air defence

Russia says missile strike in Poland caused by Ukrainian air defence

According to Russia's Defence Ministry, Russian strikes in Ukraine had been no closer than 35 km (22 miles) from the Polish border.
Wed Nov 16 2022
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024