![[COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future [COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645443257_TBMERDEKA.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Propelling our Armed Forces into a Prosperous Post-Service Future
A long-term approach is needed to provide veterans with sustainable opportunities for a dignified post-retirement life.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation
The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in South China Sea.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![RMN copter crash: Nation saddened, MAF deeply affected - PM RMN copter crash: Nation saddened, MAF deeply affected - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713851878_helikopterterhempas.jpg)
RMN copter crash: Nation saddened, MAF deeply affected - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the tragedy had deeply affected the Malaysian Armed Forces family and was a great loss for the country.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![RMN copter tragedy: King conveys condolences, orders MAF to conduct thorough probe RMN copter tragedy: King conveys condolences, orders MAF to conduct thorough probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713852531_SultanIbrahimSulta.jpg)
RMN copter tragedy: King conveys condolences, orders MAF to conduct thorough probe
Sultan Ibrahim ordered the Malaysian Armed Forces to conduct a thorough investigation to get full information on the incident.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Israel's Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow Israel's Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701559234_Benjamin.jpg)
Israel's Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow
The Israeli military said the armed forces had shot down more than 99% of the Iranian drones and missiles.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Over 70 pct of Ukrainians ready to renounce citizenship to avoid military service - Poll Over 70 pct of Ukrainians ready to renounce citizenship to avoid military service - Poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677227434_UKRAINE.jpg)
Over 70 pct of Ukrainians ready to renounce citizenship to avoid military service - Poll
Over 70 per cent of Ukrainian men are ready to renounce their citizenship in order to avoid serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702258959_TBDATUKSERIMOHAM.jpg)
Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad
The GM400 long-distance air defence radar will be installed in Bintulu, Sarawak as the main radar of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to ensure continued border control in the country.
Sat Dec 09 2023
![Kemaman by-election: Police, armed forces postal voting begins today, only three voters in early voting Kemaman by-election: Police, armed forces postal voting begins today, only three voters in early voting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691836599_pengundi.jpg)
Kemaman by-election: Police, armed forces postal voting begins today, only three voters in early voting
Datuk Mazli Mazlan said the instruction was issued to all personnel involved to change from early voting to voting by post.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Govt committed to ATM Veteran welfare - Adly Zahari Govt committed to ATM Veteran welfare - Adly Zahari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683632533_TimbalanMenteriPer.jpg)
Govt committed to ATM Veteran welfare - Adly Zahari
The government is committed to the welfare of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans nationwide, including prioritising housing initiatives for them.
Tue May 09 2023
![Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack - Prosecutor Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack - Prosecutor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645484620_TBMAPBURKINAFASO.jpg)
Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack - Prosecutor
The civilians were killed by people wearing the uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces, a local prosecutor said.
Mon Apr 24 2023
![Vast military procession to mark King Charles' coronation Vast military procession to mark King Charles' coronation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681703600_TBCORONATIONKING.jpg)
Vast military procession to mark King Charles' coronation
Around 5,000 members of the British armed forces will participate in the coronation of King Charles next month.
Mon Apr 17 2023
![Armed Forces never set race quota for personnel recruitment - Mohamad Armed Forces never set race quota for personnel recruitment - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604216136_calonBN.jpg)
Armed Forces never set race quota for personnel recruitment - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that recruitment was carried out twice a year, involving the intake of 6,000 to 7,000 personnel.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Hack attempt: MAF's communications network remains secure - Affendi Hack attempt: MAF's communications network remains secure - Affendi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673615839_AffendiBuang.jpg)
Hack attempt: MAF's communications network remains secure - Affendi
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has confirmed that its communication network remains secure following hacking attempts.
Fri Jan 13 2023
![Serbian army, security forces ordered for combat readiness -- Defence minister Serbian army, security forces ordered for combat readiness -- Defence minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672115242_serbiamilosvucevic.jpg)
Serbian army, security forces ordered for combat readiness -- Defence minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic ordered combat readiness Monday for the armed forces and security services at the highest level, said Defence Minister Milos Vucevic.
Tue Dec 27 2022
![Armed Forces to mobilise assets to assist flood victims Armed Forces to mobilise assets to assist flood victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671536019_ZAHIDHAMIDI.jpg)
Armed Forces to mobilise assets to assist flood victims
The Armed Forces (ATM) will be asked to mobilise its assets to assist states from the east coast that are affected by floods, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue Dec 20 2022