![Budget increase request to facilitate procurement of assets - Mindef Budget increase request to facilitate procurement of assets - Mindef](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663167716_TBHISHAMMUDDINKL.jpg)
Budget increase request to facilitate procurement of assets - Mindef
The application to increase the defence budget for 2023 to 1.5 per cent of GDP will facilitate planning for asset acquisition, said Senior Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Ukraine retakes whole Kyiv region - Deputy Defence Minister Ukraine retakes whole Kyiv region - Deputy Defence Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81648991556_TBBlackSmoke.jpg)
Ukraine retakes "whole Kyiv region" - Deputy Defence Minister
Ukraine has regained control of the "whole Kyiv region," Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Hanna Maliar said on Facebook on Saturday.
Sun Apr 03 2022
![Seven criteria to be met before transition to endemic phase - Hishammuddin Seven criteria to be met before transition to endemic phase - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632219741_TunHussein.jpg)
Seven criteria to be met before transition to endemic phase - Hishammuddin
Seven criteria need to be met before the country can enter the endemic phase, or reopen safely towards living with COVID-19, says Senior Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Tue Nov 16 2021
![95 per cent of Armed Forces personnel in Sabah vaccinated - Ismail Sabri 95 per cent of Armed Forces personnel in Sabah vaccinated - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623237625_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
95 per cent of Armed Forces personnel in Sabah vaccinated - Ismail Sabri
About 95 per cent of armed forces personnel in Sabah have received their COVID-19 vaccination, Senior Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Sat Jun 26 2021
![Issue of six LCS is beyond my knowledge - Ahmad Zahid Issue of six LCS is beyond my knowledge - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608288274_ZAHIDHAMIDI.jpg)
Issue of six LCS is beyond my knowledge - Ahmad Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi explained that the failure to supply six second-generation Patrol Vessels Littoral Combat Ship arose in 2019 when he no longer held the post of Minister of Defence.
Fri Dec 18 2020
![Five focus of Ismail Sabri's press conference today Five focus of Ismail Sabri's press conference today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51607869711_MenteriKananKlust.jpg)
Five focus of Ismail Sabri's press conference today
Here are five important points in the press conference of the Senior Minister of Defence, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday.
Fri Dec 18 2020
![MCO Phase III: Some selected sectors of the economy will reopen - PM MCO Phase III: Some selected sectors of the economy will reopen - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586165613_MUHYIDDINYASSIN.jpg)
MCO Phase III: Some selected sectors of the economy will reopen - PM
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he understood that the country's economy was affected by restrictions placed on industrial, manufacturing and business activities during the MCO period.
Fri Apr 10 2020
![No issue with purchase of helicopters - Hishammuddin No issue with purchase of helicopters - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-06/71561293921_BekasMenteriPertah.jpg)
No issue with purchase of helicopters - Hishammuddin
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has criticized the actions of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was still trying to play up the issue of the purported loss of helicopters.
Wed Mar 11 2020
![RMAF to continue flying Hawk 108 jets - Hishammuddin RMAF to continue flying Hawk 108 jets - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41482385370_HishammuddinHussein.jpg)
RMAF to continue flying Hawk 108 jets - Hishammuddin
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the Ministry of Defence has no intention so far of terminating the usage of the Hawk 108 fighter jets.
Fri Jun 16 2017
![Hishammuddin backs suggestion 30 percent young candidate at GE14 Hishammuddin backs suggestion 30 percent young candidate at GE14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71480393299_UMNO.jpg)
Hishammuddin backs suggestion 30 percent young candidate at GE14
Hishammuddin, who is also the Minister of Defence, agreed that the second liners be given a chance, but stressed that the candidates must be accepted and received the support of the people.
Wed Nov 30 2016
![Najib receives courtesy call from Singapore's Defence Minister Najib receives courtesy call from Singapore's Defence Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51460965205_Najib.jpg)
Najib receives courtesy call from Singapore's Defence Minister
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today received a courtesy call from Singapore's Minister of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Parliament building
Mon Apr 18 2016
![MH370: Still many steps before signals are positively verified - Hishammuddin MH370: Still many steps before signals are positively verified - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/81396869693_295x200.jpg)
MH370: Still many steps before signals are positively verified - Hishammuddin
Full press release of briefing given by Minister of Defence and Acting Minister of Transport Hishammuddin Hussein.
Mon Apr 07 2014
![Government yet to decide on buying Rafale fighter jets Government yet to decide on buying Rafale fighter jets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/41383262338_295x200.jpg)
Government yet to decide on buying Rafale fighter jets
Deputy Minister of Defence Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri said before making a decision, the government has to study the ability of the aircraft and its financial capacity.
Thu Oct 31 2013