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New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#NSTviral: Paratrooper's surprise landing at Tawau kindergarten sports day charms Malaysians [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: A Royal Malaysian Navy sailor became an unexpected highlight at a kindergarten sports day after his parachute landing went off course and brought him down onto a hockey field filled with excited children and parents. The moment was captured in a TikTok video posted by user @zaynizz90, showing the lone parachutist drifting into view and landing relatively smoothly on the field. The caption read: "While attending my child's Sports Day at Little Caliphs, a Navy sailor unexpectedly landed on the hockey field after a parachute jump went off course. Still, well done to the sailor. "It definitely made the kids' day!" The sailor, identified by his arm badge as a member of the Royal Malaysian Navy's elite Special Warfare Forces (Paskal) unit, was believed to have been part of an inter-service and inter-agency parachuting demonstration during the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Carnival 2025, which took place in Tawau on June 28 and 29. Netizens flooded the video's comment section with amused and heart-warming reactions to the now-viral clip. "Oh, I thought when I saw it on my friend's WhatsApp Story, it was just a gimmick for her child's sports day closing ceremony. In my head, I was like, 'wow, how nice of the kindergarten to do a sports gimmick like this,'" Neena wrote. "That Navy guy became instantly famous. All the attention was on him," Reyna_amir wrote. Ameliasofea23 said: "Surely lots of people wanted to take pictures with him, haha." For some, the moment held deeper meaning. Mamadikabg wrote: "What a blessing for that child to witness a parachutist up close." "Sometimes it's 'accidents' like this that spark a child's dream of becoming a soldier," wrote AJZ_85.
National News
14-04-2025
- General
- National News
Italian UNIFIL Contingent Donates Medical Supplies and Clothing to Tyre Red Cross
NNA - Members of the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) office of the Italian battalion, in coordination with personnel from the Logistics Battalion operating within UNIFIL's western sector, delivered a donation of medical supplies and clothing to the Lebanese Red Cross in Tyre. The handover ceremony was attended by ITALBATT Commander Colonel Giacomo Tricase, the CIMIC team, several Italian peacekeepers, and the President of the Tyre Red Cross, Mazin Saklawi Ajami, along with board members. The donated items, provided by Italian benefactors, aim to support the residents of Tyre and neighboring towns, where access to medical supplies has been significantly affected by the recent conflict.
Zawya
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Newly deployed African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officers train on Civil-Military relations to strengthen community relations
Sixteen newly deployed military officers, serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have completed an intense five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) to strengthen community relations in their areas of operation. The training, jointly organised by the AUSSOM Force Headquarters CIMIC Cell and the United Kingdom-Mission Support Team (UK-MST), equipped the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) CIMIC officers with the expertise needed to effectively execute frontline CIMIC activities, supporting the mission's mandate as outlined by the African Union and the United Nations Security Council. AUSSOM Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support and Logistics, Major General Peter Muteti, stressed the importance of CIMIC in peace support operations and urged the officers to be diligent in working to build trust and foster positive relations with the local population. 'CIMIC includes everything we do to ensure good relations with civilians in our areas of operations and this is important so that we are able to collaborate with local communities and also get their support. I believe you have achieved your learning objectives and are leaving with the knowledge and skills to operationalise what we have learned,' he said on Thursday. Maj. Gen. Muteti emphasised the importance of the training timeline, stressing the critical need for sustainable capacity building as the mission transitions to AUSSOM. The Officer in Charge of the British Military's Operation TANGHAM, Lt. Col. Chris Charnock, underscored the importance of CIMIC officers in building trust and rapport with local communities. 'Your role as CIMIC officers is critical in challenging your teams and commanders to consider what comes next. Once we have secured an area, we need to think about how to assist the people and bring about peace,' said Lt. Col. Charnock. The participants covered various topics, including the African Union processes required to initiate Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), stabilisation and planning, CIMIC reporting, Awareness of non-military agencies, and the interoperability protocols between Somali National Army (SNA) and AUSSOM CIMIC officers. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
Ya Libnan
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Ireland increases aid to Lebanon
Simon Harris, Irish Deputy PM reviews troops at Camp Shamrock in Lebanon (Niall Carson/PA) (PA Wire).He said that he has received assurance from the Lebanese government over concerns around securing justice after the death of Irish peacekeeper Sean Rooney. Ireland will double its local community funding in Lebanon, the country's deputy premier has announced. Simon Harris is in Lebanon for a series of political engagements and to meet members of the 125th Infantry Battalion who are serving as part of a UN peacekeeping mission. On Wednesday, Mr Harris confirmed an increase in funding for Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) projects supported by Irish Defence Forces personnel serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil). The Cimic project is aimed at improving the lives of those in the local communities in which Irish troops serve. Its budget will be doubled from 40,000 euro to 80,000 euro for 2025. The funding will be used to support local community projects in in South Lebanon, where an Irish-Polish battalion is operating. Mr Harris said: 'This funding will enable the Defence Forces to maintain their proud tradition of humanitarian engagement as part of their peacekeeping duties. 'The additional funding will further support our efforts and ensure that we can continue to provide assistance, strengthen relationships and support the ongoing recovery of those most affected by this conflict. 'We must acknowledge that the strength and resilience of the people in this community are truly inspiring, given the recent destruction visited upon the region. By increasing the Cimic budget, Irish personnel can make an even greater impact on the lives of those affected by the conflict. 'These projects will directly improve conditions for local communities.' Irish troops will continue to work closely with local authorities and international partners to implement Cimic initiatives. Projects under consideration include the refurbishment of a local community centre that offers workshops and skill-building classes for women to secure financial independence, and repairs to a water purification system. His Wednesday itinerary includes talks with the Lebanese foreign affairs and defence ministers in Beirut, and a visit to Irish peacekeeping soldiers serving as part of the Unifil mission. This morning I met with Lebanon's new Minister for Defence Michel Menassah to reaffirm Ireland's strong ties with Lebanon, express solidarity with its people and underline Ireland's unwavering commitment to UNIFIL. — Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) March 26, 2025 Other options include refurbishment of a social development and small health centre for women and children, or repairs to the electricity infrastructure for local communities. Private Seán Rooney an Irish UNIFIL peacemaker, was shot dead in the head while serving with the 121st Infantry Battalion on a UN peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon. All fingers were pointed at Hezbollah militia for being behind his assassination. Lebanon accused five men over the killing of UN peacekeeper . All linked to Hezbollah, but the Iranian backed militant group which is a state within a state denied any involvement The Department of Defence said the increased allocation, along with Irish Aid funding, underscores the Government's 'strong support for the Defence Forces' role in UN peacekeeping and Ireland's ongoing commitment to fostering stability in the region'. This morning I met with Lebanon's new Minister for Defence Michel Menassah to reaffirm Ireland's strong ties with Lebanon, express solidarity with its people and underline Ireland's unwavering commitment to UNIFIL. — Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) March 26, 2025 PA Media/ Independent UK
The Independent
26-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Ireland increases aid to Lebanon
Ireland will double its local community funding in Lebanon, the country's deputy premier has announced. Simon Harris is in Lebanon for a series of political engagements and to meet members of the 125th Infantry Battalion who are serving as part of a UN peacekeeping mission. On Wednesday, Mr Harris confirmed an increase in funding for Civil-Military Cooperation (Cimic) projects supported by Irish Defence Forces personnel serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil). The Cimic project is aimed improving the lives of those in the local communities in which Irish troops serve. Its budget will be doubled from 40,000 euro to 80,000 euro for 2025. The funding will be used to support local community projects in in South Lebanon, where an Irish- Polish battalion is operating. Mr Harris said: 'This funding will enable the Defence Forces to maintain their proud tradition of humanitarian engagement as part of their peacekeeping duties. 'The additional funding will further support our efforts and ensure that we can continue to provide assistance, strengthen relationships and support the ongoing recovery of those most affected by this conflict. 'We must acknowledge that the strength and resilience of the people in this community are truly inspiring, given the recent destruction visited upon the region. By increasing the Cimic budget, Irish personnel can make an even greater impact on the lives of those affected by the conflict. 'These projects will directly improve conditions for local communities.' Irish troops will continue to work closely with local authorities, and international partners to implement Cimic initiatives. Projects under consideration include the refurbishment of a local community centre that offers workshops and skill-building classes for women to secure financial independence, and repairs to a water purification system. Other options include refurbishment of a social development and small health centre for women and children, or repairs to electricity infrastructure for local communities. The Department of Defence said the increased allocation, along with Irish Aid funding, underscores the Government's 'strong support for the Defence Forces' role in UN peacekeeping and Ireland's ongoing commitment to fostering stability in the region'.
