LIMA '23 expects to generate RM18 billion in business pledges - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said of that sum, RM10 billion involved LoA between the Ministry of Defence and defence-related companies.
Mon May 22 2023
LCS reconstruction to commence after 6th supplemental agreement signed - Navy chief
Abdul Rahman said the contract which is being prepared by the Ministry of Defence would see several amendments to the timeline and costs.
Thu Apr 27 2023
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
M'sia ready to assist in SAR mission of sunken Thai navy ship - Mohamad
The Ministry of Defence is ready to mobilise a SAR team if required following the sinking of the Thai navy ship 'HTMS Sukhothai' in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday.
Fri Dec 23 2022
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
All parties must be in agreement to resolve RMN's obsolete asset issue - Hishammuddin
All parties, especially the Ministry of Defence and Finance Ministry must be on the same page to resolve the issue over outdated assets which the RMN is facing now.
Sat Oct 22 2022
Budget 2023: KDN and Mindef allocated RM35.7 bln to strengthen security, defence
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence have been allocated RM18.3 billion and RM17.4 billion respectively under Budget 2023.
Fri Oct 07 2022
MOH, Mindef to create new framework to optimise use of assets, resources
The MOH and Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will draw up a new framework to optimise the use of the assets of both ministries.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Malaysia and Singapore reaffirm long-standing ties
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein reaffirmed the long-standing ties during a call on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, said the republic's Ministry of Defence.
Sun Jun 12 2022
MAF veterans' agenda never sidelined - Hishammuddin
The open attitude that has always been adopted by the Ministry of Defence assures that the MAF veterans will never be sidelined.
Fri May 20 2022
Mindef to focus on eight thrusts under PT22 - Hishammuddin
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will give focus to eight thrusts under its 2022 Action Plan (PT22).
Mon Jan 17 2022
Defence sector low rating: Mindef ready to give full cooperation - Hishammuddin
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is ready to give full cooperation to any party following the low rating recorded by the country in an international index related to corruption in the defence sector.
Tue Nov 16 2021
National defence and security industry policy to be launched in 1-2 months - PM Ismail Sabri
The launch of the policy will strengthen the country's defence industry, which is one of the main focuses of the Ministry of Defence.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Budget 2022: Mindef gets RM16 billion, MOHA RM17 billion
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) have been allocated RM16 billion and RM17 billion, respectively, under the Budget 2022.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Mindef focuses on four main agendas for Budget 2022, 12MP - Hishammuddin
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is focusing on four main agendas of the MAF to be highlighted in Budget 2022 and the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).
Mon Sep 13 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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