MALBATT

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled said for now the commitment continues like other countries that send their military personnel to Lebanon.

The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) confirmed that six members of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) were injured in an explosion near Saida Stadium, Lebanon, today.

An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed three Lebanese citizens and wounded three Lebanese soldiers and four Malaysian personnel from UNIFIL forces, the Lebanese army says.

The deployment of MALBATT for peacekeeping missions in South Lebanon will be carried out in stages.

Deputy Minister of Defence Adly Zahari says these personnel will undergo troop rotation within a year.

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says Malaysia cannot withdraw its personnel unilaterally, the UN will coordinate a collective withdrawal.

Wisma Putra said the decision was a pro-active step by the government to ensure the safety of all Malaysians there.

The Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) vessel KD Mahawangsa has completed the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850 resupply mission to Lebanon.

The delivery of 20 APCs for use by MALBATT 850 in Lebanon will be completed by the fourth quarter (Q4) of next year.

MAF is planning to procure 15 three-ton trucks as well as 20 Fitted for Radio four-wheel-drive vehicles for MALBATT 850-9's use in Lebanon.

Hishammuddin said Malbatt 850-9 was unique as it comprises 11 women officers and 75 others of various ranks out of a total of 854 personnel.

The Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) peacekeeping mission to Lebanon will continue even with the COVID-19 pandemic as it is the country's commitment to the United Nations (UN).

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.

MALBATT 850-7 peacekeeping force is ready to provide HADR if the commitment is required by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.

MALBATT has also implemented standard operating procedures while performing duty besides promoting good hygiene practices.

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