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Khaled on US role in RM57 million upgrade of Kota Belud army camp
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Khaled said the cooperation includes joint exercises, military aid and infrastructure development, all of which enhance preparedness and upskill troops. TAWAU: Malaysia's openness in working with the United States on a RM57.6 million upgrade of the Kota Belud Paradise Camp Firing Range is seen as a strategic form of defence diplomacy aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stressed that such cooperation does not compromise Malaysia's long-held principle of neutrality and non-alignment with any global power bloc. 'We remain neutral. We are open to making friends and working with any country that wishes to help strengthen our national defence,' he said at a press conference after officiating the 2025 Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Carnival at Tawau Sports Complex. Also present were Defence Ministry Secretary General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, Army Chief General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, deputy secretaries and senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers. The project, a collaboration between the Malaysian Army and the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), is scheduled for completion before the 2026 Exercise Keris Strike, an annual bilateral military drill. Khaled said the cooperation includes joint exercises, military aid and infrastructure development, all of which enhance preparedness and upskill troops. 'Countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and the United States routinely practise this form of defence diplomacy, offering assistance based on our needs such as drones, radar systems and training,' he said. Beyond tactical and operational gains, Khaled said the initiative expands the broader scope of Malaysia and US military relations which already includes capacity building, equipment support, defence education, counter terrorism, border security, peacekeeping operations, humanitarian aid, intelligence sharing and participation in regional and global forums. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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3 days ago
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Advice to the Forces not to share sensitive content on social media
Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Khaled said he was confident that armed forces commanders would issue firm instructions to their personnel to use social media responsibly and avoid compromising national security. TAWAU: Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have been reminded to refrain from uploading sensitive content on social media, particularly related to security assets, to prevent hostile parties from identifying the nation's defence capabilities. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said he was confident that armed forces commanders would issue firm instructions to their personnel to use social media responsibly and avoid compromising national security. 'Sometimes in their eagerness to showcase training or equipment, personnel may unintentionally reveal where such assets are stored. 'This could expose our strengths to those with ill intent,' he told reporters after officiating the Tawau 2025 Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Carnival at the Tawau Sports Complex. Mohamed Khaled was responding to a reminder issued Saturday by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, who cautioned military personnel against sharing everything on social media, particularly sensitive information related to troop movements and operations. Meanwhile, he said the Defence Ministry continues to acquire strategic assets annually to strengthen national security. These are not off-the-shelf purchases, he stressed, but custom orders tailored to the MAF's operational needs across land, air and sea to ensure suitability and effective deployment. 'We have already procured 18 FA-50 aircraft from South Korea, three Littoral Mission Ships and are continuing construction of the Littoral Combat Ships, alongside radar purchases to bolster national defence,' he said. Mohamed Khaled added that the ministry is also in the process of replacing the static Tun Sharifah Rodziah forward operating base with a more modern and mobile base better suited to current operational demands, expected to be completed next year. Commenting on ongoing global conflicts, including in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran-Israel, and India-Pakistan, he said these developments highlight the importance of Malaysia prioritising the acquisition of technology-driven defence assets. 'We are also aware of ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, which remain a serious concern. The government is committed to ensuring balanced defence preparedness between Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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4 days ago
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Defence Minister Reminds Troops Not To Share Sensitive Content On Social Media
TAWAU, June 29 (Bernama) -- Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have been reminded to refrain from uploading sensitive content on social media, particularly related to security assets, to prevent hostile parties from identifying the nation's defence capabilities. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said he was confident that armed forces commanders would issue firm instructions to their personnel to use social media responsibly and avoid compromising national security. "Sometimes in their eagerness to showcase training or equipment, personnel may unintentionally reveal where such assets are stored. 'This could expose our strengths to those with ill intent," he told reporters after officiating the Tawau 2025 Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Carnival at the Tawau Sports Complex today. Mohamed Khaled was responding to a reminder issued yesterday by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, who cautioned military personnel against sharing everything on social media, particularly sensitive information related to troop movements and operations. Meanwhile, he said the Defence Ministry continues to acquire strategic assets annually to strengthen national security. These are not off-the-shelf purchases, he stressed, but custom orders tailored to the MAF's operational needs across land, air and sea to ensure suitability and effective deployment. 'We have already procured 18 FA-50 aircraft from South Korea, three Littoral Mission Ships and are continuing construction of the Littoral Combat Ships, alongside radar purchases to bolster national defence,' he said. Mohamed Khaled added that the ministry is also in the process of replacing the static Tun Sharifah Rodziah forward operating base with a more modern and mobile base better suited to current operational demands, expected to be completed next year.
