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Malaysian Armed Forces
The Malaysian Armed Forces (: MAF; ; Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ), are the armed forces of Malaysia, consists of three branches; the Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The number of MAF active personnel is 113,000 along with reserve forces at 51,600. The Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Supreme Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces is the ''Yang di-Pertuan Agong;'' the King of Malaysia. Background Malaysia's armed forces were created from the unification of military forces which arose during the first half of the 20th century when Malaya and Singapore were the subjects of British Empire, British colonial rule, before Malaya achieved independence in 1957. The primary objective of the armed forces in Malaysia is to defend the country's sovereignty and protect it from any and all types of threats. It is responsible for assisting civilian authorities to overcome all international threats, preserve public order, assist in natura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Defence (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Defence (; Jawi script, Jawi: ), abbreviated MINDEF or KEMENTAH, is a ministry (government department), ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for Defense (military), defence, national security, army, navy, hydrography, air force, armed forces, intelligence services, counterintelligence, military intelligence, national service, and veterans affairs. The Minister of Defence (Malaysia)#List of ministers of defence, Minister of Defence administers his functions through the Ministry of Defence and a range of other government agencies. Its headquarters is in Kuala Lumpur. History Ministry of Defence was established on 31 August 1957 and officially began operations in a building located in Brockman Road (now Jalan Dato' Onn), Kuala Lumpur. This building also housed the office of the first Defence Minister, the late Abdul Razak Hussein, Tun Abdul Razak bin Datuk Hussein, who served from 31 August 1957 to 22 September 1970. The first building of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapura Group
Sapura Group, also known as Sapura, is a Malaysian public limited company based in Kuala Lumpur, mainly engaged in oil and gas, manufacturing engineering, property, aviation, defence, and rail construction. Formed in 1975 by Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin, the company was named after his wife, Siti Sapura. History Sapura began with six staff members, in a one-room office. They were mainly involved in the telecommunications industry, with the purchase of Uniphone Works from United Motor Works (now UMW Holdings), in 1975. In the 1980s, the company acquired Malayan Cables Berhad. By 1991, Sapura consisted of thirty subsidiaries and two publicly listed companies. With its rapid expansion, Sapura became involved in the automotive industry, by establishing Sapura Motor Berhad, in 1994, which was eventually listed on the main board of the nation's primary stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia, and renamed Sapura Industrial Berhad. The company's expansion continued with the establishment of new di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military History Of Malaysia
Military of Malaysia, Malaysia's armed forces, which encompasses three major branches, originate from the formation of local military forces in the first half of the 20th century, during British colonial rule of Peninsular Malaysia, Malaya and Singapore prior to Malaysia, Malaya's independence in 1957. The branches have undergone several restructuring, but fundamentally includes the army, navy and air force. Malaysian Army The first military in Malaysia can be traced back to the Malay States Volunteer Rifles which existed from 1915 to 1936. The birth of the Malaysian Army came about when the Federal Council of Federated Malay States eventually passed the Malay Regiment Bill on 23 January 1933. This allowed the initial recruitment of 25 males for the First Experimental Malay Company on 1 March 1933. Major G. McI. S. Bruce of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment, Lincolnshire Regiment was the first Commanding officer, Commanding Officer. By 1 January 1935, the Experimental Company b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute based in Stockholm, Sweden. It was founded in 1966 and provides data, analysis and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control. The research is based on open sources and is directed to decision-makers, researchers, media and the interested public. SIPRI's organizational purpose is to conduct scientific research in issues on conflict and cooperation of importance for international peace and security, with the goal of contributing to an understanding for the conditions for a peaceful solution of international conflicts and sustainable peace. SIPRI was ranked among the top three non-US world-wide think tanks in 2014 by the University of Pennsylvania Lauder Institute's ''Global Go To Think Tanks Report''. In 2020, SIPRI ranked 34th amongst think tanks globally. History In 1964, Prime Minister of Sweden Tage Erlander put forwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SME Ordnance
The SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd (SMEO), formerly known as Syarikat Malaysia Explosive Sdn Bhd, is a Malaysian defence company that specialises in the manufacturing and marketing of ordnance. The company is located in Batu Arang, Selangor. SMEO is a subsidiary company of National Aerospace and Defence Industries Sdn Bhd. History SME Ordnance was formed in 1969 as a joint venture company with equity participation between the Government of Malaysia, Dynamit Nobel of Germany, Oerlikon Machine Tools of Switzerland and two local partners namely Syarikat Permodalan Kebangsaan and Syarikat Jaya Raya Sdn Bhd. The Malaysian government later acquired all shares in 1974, making SMEO a government-owned company. In 1991, SMEO acquired a licence to manufacture Steyr AUG rifles. Joint production with Steyr to produce the AUG A1/A3 models later started in 2003 and 2004. SMEO later withdrew from joint production. On 28 September 1993, SMEO was approved by Royal Ordnance Division, British Aerospace (BA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SME Aerospace
The SME Aerospace Sdn Bhd (SMEA), is a Malaysian defence company in aerospace section that specialises in the manufacturing of aircraft and its parts. The company is located in Sungai Buloh, Selangor and it is a subsidiary company of National Aerospace and Defence Industries Sdn Bhd. History The company founded in 1992 through the offset program from the United Kingdom after the government of Malaysia agreed to purchase BAE Systems Hawk fighter aircraft. In 1993, SME Aerospace moving forward in aerospace industry by acquired the design rights of MD-3 Swiss Trainer aircraft from the Dätwyler of Switzerland. This trainer aircraft manufactured locally and called SME Aero Tiga. SME Aerospace succeed in selling their trainer aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air Force and Indonesian Civil Aviation Institute. SME Aerospace also part of global supplier of composites aero structures and aircraft parts for the Airbus including Airbus A320, Airbus A330, Airbus A350 XWB, Airbus A380 and co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Composites Technology Research Malaysia
Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CTRM) is a Malaysian high technology based industrial company that involved in the Aerospace manufacturer, aerospace and Composite material, composites industries. The company's main products includes Unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV, Aerostructure, composites aerostructure, Communications satellite, satcom Antenna (radio), antenna and radome. The company consists of CTRM Aero Composites, CTRM Composites Engineering, Composites Testing Laboratory, CTRM Aviation, CTRM Systems Integration and Unmanned Systems Technology. The company is now fully owned by DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies, DEFTECH. History The company is located in Batu Berendam, Melaka and it was incorporated on 20 November 1990 by Ministry of Finance (Malaysia), Ministry of finance to be one of the recognized aerospace and composite hubs in the region. One of the early achievements of the company is locally manufactured the Eagle Aircraft Eagle 150. The company is also r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aerospace Technology Systems Corporation
The Aerospace Technology Systems Corporation Sdn Bhd (ATSC), is a Malaysian aerospace company that providing Aircraft maintenance, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service. Its subsidiary of National Aerospace and Defence Industries Sdn Bhd (NADI) and incorporated by Ministry of Finance (Malaysia), Ministry of Finance (MoF). History The company formed in 1994 under the agreement between Malaysian government and Russian State Corporation Rosvoorouzhenie (presently known as Rosoboronexport), and Moscow Aircraft Production Organisation (MAPO) (presently known as PJSC RAC 'MiG'). ATSC's core business is to support Russian made aircraft in Malaysia especially Malaysian Armed Forces such as Mikoyan MiG-29 and Sukhoi Su-30. It aims to be the hub in the region for the Russian made aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Divisions ATSC consists of four divisions which is Sukhoi Technical Centre (STC), MiG Technical Centre (MTC), Logistic Centre (L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Overhaul Depot
Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Overhaul Depot Sdn Bhd or AIROD is a Malaysian aerospace company engaged in providing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The name AIROD is an acronym that stands for Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Overhaul Depot. History It was established in 1975 as the only in-country facility to support the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft. In 1985, AIROD was privatised as a joint venture, joint-venture company between Malaysia's National Aerospace & Defence Industries Bhd (NADI) and Lockheed Martin, Lockheed Aircraft Systems International (LASI) of the US. Today, AIROD is a fully Malaysian-owned company under the NADI group of companies and is a leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, MRO facility providing services to regional and global customers in the Southeast Asian region. AIROD's multimillion-dollar MRO facility is located at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SAA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaysia Marine And Heavy Engineering
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad (abbreviated MHB: ) is a Malaysian owned shipbuilding and heavy engineering industries company. It was formerly known as Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn Bhd. MHB has been long involved in oil and gas engineering and construction works. In March 2004, Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd (MISC) increased its shareholding in MMHE to 65%, making it the majority shareholder of the company. History MHB was incorporated in Malaysia in 1989 as a private limited company, under the name MSE Holdings Sdn Bhd. In June 2010, when MSE Holdings was upgraded into a public company, its name was changed to Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad (MHB). On 29 October 2010, MHB was successfully listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, with its initial public offering (IPO) raising of RM2.03 billion. The IPO was the first in Malaysia to be conducted with an international strategic inve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labuan Shipyard And Engineering
Labuan Shipyard and Engineering (LSE) is a Malaysian shipbuilding company based in the East Malaysian island of Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. It is the biggest shipyard in Borneo. History LSE was formed in 1972 and its main operations centre located on a 60-acre fabrication yard in Labuan, Malaysia. LSE is wholly owned by Radimax Group Sdn. Bhd. The company main business includes both the shipbuilding and ship repair and oil and gas industry. LSE provided maintenance and servicing for private and government vessels including Royal Malaysian Navy and Malaysia Coast Guard. In 2024, LSE was awarded a contract to supply two motherships for Royal Malaysia Police The Royal Malaysia Police (often abbreviated RMP) (; Jawi script, Jawi: ), is a (primarily) uniformed national and federal police force in Malaysia. The force is a centralised organisation, and its headquarters are located at Bukit Aman, Kuala .... Facilities and capabilities Facilities Located on 60-acre yard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gading Marine
Gading Marine Industry also known as Gading Marine is a Malaysian private company engaged in maritime industry including shipbuilding, marine engineering, system integration, ship fabricator, ship maintenance and repair services. Gading Marine operates under its parent company Gading Group and its headquarters located in Selangor. The company also owned a shipyard in other location in the country. History Gading Marine works closely with local universities such as University of Kuala Lumpur in the development and construction of the boats for use in Malaysia as well as training related university students in the field of marine. In 2019, Gading Marine has delivered two fast interceptor craft FAC PC 31 to the Royal Malaysia Police. In 2020, Gading Marine wins a tender to supply six fast interceptor craft G2000 FIC 18m MK I to the Royal Malaysian Navy The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN, ; Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ) is the naval arm of the Malaysian Armed Forces. RMN is the main agenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
