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Nation 27 Mar 2025 | 03:00 AM

Armed Forces Fund Board announces 5.25% dividend rate, highest distribution in seven years

KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) announced a dividend rate of 5.25% and a total payment of RM514.20mil for the 2024 financial year (FY2024).

Sabah & Sarawak 26 Mar 2025 | 08:09 AM

Armed Forces member dies after suspected ragging in Miri

KUCHING: An Armed Forces member died early Monday (March 24) morning, believed to be from internal injuries, after allegedly being abused by seniors at a camp in Miri.

Myanmar 25 Mar 2025 | 01:35 PM

Myanmar launches youth centre to mark 80th anniversary of Armed Forces Day

YANGON: Myanmar opened a youth centre in Thakayta township of Yangon region on Sunday (March 23) to mark the 80th anniversary of Armed Forces Day, state-run newspaper The Mirror reported on Monday (March 24).

World 30 Mar 2025 | 01:14 PM

Niger withdraws from Lake Chad military force

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger has quit an international force fighting armed Islamist groups in West Africa's Lake Chad region as it seeks to shore up security around oil assets at home, the government said in a bulletin on state television.

India 29 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Security forces kill 16 Maoist insurgents

Security forces killed at least 16 Maoists during a fierce gun battle, police said, as New Delhi ramps up efforts to crush the long-running insurgency.

Nation 30 Mar 2025 | 11:59 AM

SMART, Nadma SAR teams arrive on air force aircraft in quake-hit Myanmar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) has arrived in Myanmar on two air force A400M aircraft to contribute to the Myanmar earthquake rescue efforts.

Nation 29 Mar 2025 | 02:19 PM

From tragedy to triumph: How SMART became a global search and rescue force

KUALA LUMPUR: For nearly three decades, the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) has been at the forefront of search and rescue (SAR) operations and humanitarian aid efforts, not only within the country but also globally.

Sabah & Sarawak 16 Mar 2025 | 02:10 PM

Malaysian Armed Forces in Sabah receive RM2.2bil allocation, Khaled says

KOTA BELUD: The Malaysian Armed Forces in Sabah have received an allocation of RM2.2bil for various projects, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says.

Brunei 17 Mar 2025 | 06:59 AM

Royal Brunei Armed Forces donates to 312 children with disabilities

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a donation presentation ceremony at An-Naura Hall at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan to support 312 children of RBAF personnel with disabilities in conjunction with Ramadhan 1446 Hijrah.

World 25 Mar 2025 | 09:42 AM

South Sudan's VP Machar accuses Uganda of violating arms embargo

NAIROBI (Reuters) - South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has accused Uganda of violating a United Nations arms embargo by entering the country with armoured and air force units, and conducting airstrikes around the country.

Nation 24 Mar 2025 | 06:19 AM

Mindef mulls creating dedicated cyber force to tackle threats, says Mohamed Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: As part of efforts to accelerate military modernisation, and address emerging security challenges, the Defence Ministry (Mindef) is assessing the need for a dedicated cyber force, to counter cyber threats and misinformation campaigns.

Nation 22 Feb 2025 | 04:03 AM

Armed Forces chief reminds RMC grads of noble values, being sensitive to social issues

KUALA LUMPUR: Royal Military College (RMC) graduates are reminded to always practise noble values ​​and show concern for social issues wherever they are.

World 30 Mar 2025 | 03:43 PM

Myanmar military still bombing towns despite earthquake crisis, rebels say

(Reuters) -An armed resistance movement against Myanmar's military-run government criticised the junta on Sunday for conducting airstrikes on villages even as the country reels from an earthquake that has killed around 1,700 people.

Nation 12 Feb 2025 | 03:24 AM

Malaysia aims to boost women's representation in Armed Forces, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is still short of achieving its 10% quota for women in the Armed Forces, according to Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari.

Nation 31 Mar 2025 | 12:17 AM

Ministers urge Malaysians to strengthen harmony, unity this Hari Raya

KUALA LUMPUR: Cabinet ministers conveyed their Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to Muslims and urged all Malaysians to strengthen their ties in the spirit of unity.

Bangladesh 30 Mar 2025 | 06:39 AM

Russian, Bangladesh rescuers to assist in search and rescue ops in Myanmar

BANGKOK: Russian rescuers have arrived in Myanmar to assist in search and rescue operations after the deadly earthquake, according to Sputnik/RIA Novosti, citing a Myanmar state-run TV channel MRTV report on Sunday (March 30).

Nation 31 Mar 2025 | 02:37 AM

Myanmar quake: SMART team reaches Sagang

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) contingent has arrived in Myanmar's Sagaing district to commence a humanitarian mission and assist in search and rescue (SAR) operations for earthquake victims.

Indonesia 30 Mar 2025 | 04:52 AM

Women activists call for end to violence against students in Indonesian Military Law protests

JAKARTA: A group of women activists and intellectuals calling themselves Suara Ibu Indonesia (Voices of Indonesian Mothers) staged a rally on Friday (March 28) at an intersection on Jalan MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta to demand that authorities end their violence against student protesters during demonstrations across the country against the recent passage of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law.

Indonesia 9 Mar 2025 | 08:18 AM

Indonesian police intercept firearms smuggling to Papua's armed criminal group

JAKARTA: (Bernama) Indonesian police have arrested three suspects and seized a large cache of firearms and ammunition in an effort to disrupt the smuggling of weapons to the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) in Puncak Jaya, Papua.

Myanmar 28 Mar 2025 | 01:41 AM

Myanmar junta chief insists on polls amid seismic defeats

NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar's junta chief insisted Thursday (March 27) that a planned election will go ahead despite the country's spiralling civil war, in a speech to thousands of soldiers and dignitaries at the annual Armed Forces Day parade.

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