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Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Mohamed Khaled Begins Three-day Official Visit To Turkiye
By Mohd Adli Shahar ISTANBUL, July 23 (Bernama) – Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin arrived here last night for a three-day official visit to Turkiye aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and exploring strategic defence opportunities. He landed at Istanbul Airport at approximately 9.30pm local time (2.30am Malaysian time), where he was received by Malaysia's Consul General in Istanbul, Ahmad Amiri Abu Bakar, and Turkish Liaison Officer Captain (Engineer) Serkan Ekin. Mohamed Khaled is accompanied by Royal Malaysian Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain and a delegation from the Ministry of Defence. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Turkiye, Azerbaijan and Sudan — Turkiye's Defence Minister Yasar Guler, Azerbaijan's Defence Minister Vugar Mustafayev, and Sudan's Defence Minister Hassan Daoud Kayan. He will also attend the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, one of the world's leading defence exhibitions, organised by Turkiye's Ministry of National Defence. The exhibition is taking place at the Istanbul Expo Centre from July 22 to 27 and brings together global defence industry stakeholders to showcase and explore the latest technologies and innovations. Several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Malaysian government agencies and companies with their Turkish counterparts are expected to be signed during the exhibition. As part of his itinerary, Mohamed Khaled will also meet with officials from Turkiye's Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), the agency responsible for managing the country's defence industry and military technology development. In addition, he is scheduled to inspect the progress of three Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) from the second batch, currently under construction by Turkish defence firm Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik (STM) at the Istanbul Shipyard.
Barnama
16 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Mohamed Khaled Begins Three-day Official Visit To TÜrkİyee
From Mohd Adli Shahar ISTANBUL, July 23 (Bernama) – Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin arrived here last night for a three-day official visit to Türkiye aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and exploring strategic defence opportunities. He landed at Istanbul Airport at approximately 9.30pm local time (2.30am Malaysian time), where he was received by Malaysia's Consul General in Istanbul, Ahmad Amiri Abu Bakar, and Turkish Liaison Officer Captain (Engineer) Serkan Ekin. Mohamed Khaled is accompanied by Royal Malaysian Navy Chief Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain and a delegation from the Ministry of Defence. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Sudan — Türkiye's Defence Minister Yasar Guler, Azerbaijan's Defence Minister Vugar Mustafayev, and Sudan's Defence Minister Hassan Daoud Kayan. He will also attend the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, one of the world's leading defence exhibitions, organised by Türkiye's Ministry of National Defence. The exhibition is taking place at the Istanbul Expo Centre from July 22 to 27 and brings together global defence industry stakeholders to showcase and explore the latest technologies and innovations. Several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Malaysian government agencies and companies with their Turkish counterparts are expected to be signed during the exhibition. As part of his itinerary, Mohamed Khaled will also meet with officials from Türkiye's Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), the agency responsible for managing the country's defence industry and military technology development. In addition, he is scheduled to inspect the progress of three Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) from the second batch, currently under construction by Turkish defence firm Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik (STM) at the Istanbul Shipyard.
The Star
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Guard what you share
TAWAU: Armed forces personnel must refrain from uploading sensitive content on social media, particularly those related to security assets, to prevent hostile parties from identifying the nation's defence capabilities, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pic). The Defence Minister said armed forces commanders should 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 an event here, Bernama reported. The minister was responding to a reminder issued 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. His Majesty, when officiating the commissioning parade of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) cadet officers on Saturday, decreed for military personnel to be cautious and refrain from disclosing unnecessary information to the public. Meanwhile, Mohamed Khaled said his ministry will continue to acquire strategic assets annually to strengthen national security. These are not off-the-shelf purchases, he stressed, but custom orders tailored to the armed forces' operational needs across land, air and sea to ensure suitability and effective deployment. 'We have already procured 18 FA-50 aircraft from South Korea and three Littoral Mission Ships. The construction of the Littoral Combat Ships are underway, alongside radar purchases to bolster national defence,' he said. He said 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. Commenting on ongoing global conflicts, including in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran-Israel and India-Pakistan, Mohamed Khaled 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.
Daily Express
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
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
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Defence minister warns troops on sharing sensitive military content online
TAWAU: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has issued a stern reminder to Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel to avoid sharing sensitive security-related content on social media. The warning comes amid concerns that such posts could expose defence assets to hostile parties. Speaking at the Tawau 2025 Civil-Military Cooperation Carnival today, Mohamed Khaled emphasised the need for responsible social media use among military personnel. He noted that even well-intentioned posts about training or equipment could inadvertently reveal strategic locations. The minister's remarks follow a similar caution issued by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, who recently advised troops against disclosing operational details online. On defence procurement, Mohamed Khaled confirmed ongoing efforts to modernise MAF assets. These include the acquisition of 18 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea, three Littoral Mission Ships, and the construction of Littoral Combat Ships. Radar systems are also being upgraded to enhance national security. He added that the Tun Sharifah Rodziah forward operating base will be replaced with a more advanced mobile facility by next year. Addressing global conflicts, the minister highlighted the need for Malaysia to invest in technology-driven defence systems, particularly given tensions in the South China Sea. He assured balanced defence readiness across Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia.
