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Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has signalled the country's readiness to substantially strengthen defence cooperation with Iran, including finalising a formal memorandum of understanding and welcoming Iranian participation in next year's Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
Malaysia will receive its first Multi-Purpose Mission Ship from Turkey in February 2025, marking a significant step in bolstering the country's maritime enforcement capabilities as Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution emphasises growing cooperation with international partners.
The Raja of Perlis hosted the army chief in a formal audience at Istana Arau, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the royal institution and the military in safeguarding national security and development.
Nearly 500 people attended a Yasin recitation and tahlil ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on July 30, honouring Malaysia's security personnel and fallen heroes. The event precedes the main Warriors' Day celebration at Dataran Pahlawan Negara, Putrajaya.
Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to strengthen defence cooperation during bilateral talks between their defence ministers, reflecting longstanding ties and shared commitment to regional peace and stability.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry expects to release a complete investigation report by July 23 into a June grenade explosion at Hobart Camp Firing Range in Gurun, Kedah, that killed two military personnel during a training exercise.
Malaysia has pledged closer cooperation with Thailand's newly appointed peace dialogue chief to advance efforts toward stability in southern Thailand, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced during talks with his Thai counterpart.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry and Royal Malaysian Navy are evaluating alternative missile systems to replace the Norwegian Naval Strike Missile for their Littoral Combat Ships, with technical assessments due by end of July.