Defense & Military news in Batu 1 Jalan Tambun Tulang Simpang Empat

1. Perlis Raja receives Deputy Army Chief at Istana Arau

   40 minutes ago Astro Awani Balai Mengadap Hijau, Istana Arau 10.6 km

   The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, received Deputy Army Chief Lt Gen Datuk Mohamad Suria Mohamad Saad at Balai Mengadap Hijau, Istana Arau, yesterday. Istana Arau said the meeting reflects close ties between the Perlis royal institution and the Malaysian Army, strengthening security and defence cooperation given Perlis's position as a northern border state.

2. Southern Thailand Situation: Malaysia-Thailand Border Control Enhanced - Defense Minister

   1 week ago Astro Awani Kem Bukit Kayu Hitam, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah 29.4 km

   Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said border security at the Malaysia-Thailand border will be enhanced following incidents in southern Thailand, during a visit to Kem Bukit Kayu Hitam. He also announced a Cabinet Note to expedite camp development and construction of 205 units of armed forces family homes.