Decision came after UNSC's approval last month, redeployment process to be looked at, says Khaled

Defence minister says both nations’ proximity a valuable consideration in joint disaster management

Defence ministers also reaffirm commitment to Asean centrality, Asean-led regional architecture

Minister warns of potential external interference in the region as bloc faces mounting maritime challenges

ROME, July 3 — Malaysia intends to purchase maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and naval vessels from Italy to bolster its national security capabilities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

TAWAU, June 29 — The Malaysian Armed Forces' (MAF) personnel 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.

LANGKAWI, May 22 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has signed 40 contracts or letters of acceptance (LOA), letters of intent (LOI), and memoranda of understanding (MOU), worth RM11 billion, with strategic partners during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25).

BERLIN, May 14 — Malaysia and Italy have agreed to initiate a strategic partnership in defence, including a proposed government-to-government (G2G) memorandum of understanding (MOU) on asset procurement.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Malaysia is awaiting the Myanmar government’s green light to mobilise Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) medical officers on a humanitarian mission after an earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Cabinet ministers conveyed their Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to Muslims yesterday and urged all Malaysians to strengthen their ties in the spirit of unity.

LUMUT, March 11 — The government is satisfied with the progress of the construction of the five littoral combat ships (LCS), despite delays.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 27 — The Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) retreat, which concluded today, demonstrated the bloc’s commitment to jointly navigate the geopolitical landscape to ensure continued peace and stability in the region.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 26 — Enhancing the capacity and capability of Asean countries in addressing cyber security threats is among the five key issues to be raised at the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the Asean Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) this November.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 26 — Asean has underscored the importance of continuous engagement in defence diplomacy, emphasising the need to uphold international law when addressing complex territorial conflicts including the South China Sea, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 25 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Brunei and Timor-Leste today to discuss joint efforts in addressing regional security challenges.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The Madani government has assured that the pension adjustments for Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) retirees who retired before and after January 1, 2013, will not be withdrawn if the government wins its case at the Court of Appeal.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The RM16 billion lease contract for 28 helicopters over 15 years includes a comprehensive package covering various essential services, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced, with an estimated cost of RM2,000 per trainee, in contrast to previous versions of the programme.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — RM12 billion has been allocated to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to acquire assets and enhance the country's defence capabilities this year, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Government preparations to implement the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 that began yesterday were at the best level to ensure it goes well, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.