![RMN helicopter crash interim report out tomorrow - Communications Minister RMN helicopter crash interim report out tomorrow - Communications Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714636159_pesawathelikopter.jpg)
RMN helicopter crash interim report out tomorrow - Communications Minister
The interim report on the crash of two Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopters that killed 10 officers and personnel on April 23 will be released tomorrow.
Wed May 08 2024
![Helicopter tragedy: Sivasutan remains cremated Helicopter tragedy: Sivasutan remains cremated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714025314_tbnahasduahelikopt.jpg)
Helicopter tragedy: Sivasutan remains cremated
14 Navy personnel from the Lumut Base made up the funeral guard of honour as a final tribute to the late Lieutenant T. Sivasutan.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![RMN’s 90th anniversary celebration cancelled, replaced with tahlil, prayer session RMN’s 90th anniversary celebration cancelled, replaced with tahlil, prayer session](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713870910_KhaledNordinLumut.jpg)
RMN’s 90th anniversary celebration cancelled, replaced with tahlil, prayer session
All events in conjunction with 90th Anniversary of RMN celebration parade scheduled to start this Saturday have been cancelled.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Chronology of helicopter crashes in Malaysia since 2015 Chronology of helicopter crashes in Malaysia since 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713848488_tbHelikopterterhemp.jpg)
Chronology of helicopter crashes in Malaysia since 2015
The crash involving two helicopters at the Royal Malaysian Navy base in Lumut today is the eighth of such incident in the past nine years.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Police confirm all bodies recovered from helicopters’ crash Police confirm all bodies recovered from helicopters’ crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713862431_yusrihassanjpg.jpg)
Police confirm all bodies recovered from helicopters’ crash
According to Perak police, all the bodies have been sent to the Lumut RMN Military Hospital to be identified.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Refrain from circulating clips of Navy helicopters' crash, Fahmi advises Refrain from circulating clips of Navy helicopters' crash, Fahmi advises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712140043_FahmiFadzilMenter.jpg)
Refrain from circulating clips of Navy helicopters' crash, Fahmi advises
Fahmi Fadzil advises media practitioners and the public against circulating video clips of the two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters' crash.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713351229_IranianPresidentEb.jpg)
Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack
Iran's navy commander said also that it was escorting Iranian commercial vessels to the Red Sea.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710652755_tbIndiannavy.jpg)
India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says
The captured pirates are due to arrive in India on Saturday and will be handed over to the law enforcement agencies, the official said.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61709115356_ScarboroughShoalS.jpg)
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the navy vessels will not deter the Philippines from defending its maritime territory and protecting fishermen.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law? Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51498208189_SydneyHarbourinAu.jpg)
Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Sailing into security: Malaysia's maritime shield strengthened [COLUMNIST] Sailing into security: Malaysia's maritime shield strengthened](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705297727_TBGADINGMARINEj.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sailing into security: Malaysia's maritime shield strengthened
The RMN's enhancement of its fast interceptor fleet is a decisive step towards maintaining sovereignty and securing maritime borders.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![[COLUMNIST] A tale of neglected military might and lost regional leverage [COLUMNIST] A tale of neglected military might and lost regional leverage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A tale of neglected military might and lost regional leverage
Malaysia finds itself at a crucial juncture, particularly in the context of the South China Sea.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71499700271_BayOfBengal.jpg)
India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea
At least 15 Indian crew members were on board the MV Lila Norfolk, which was hijacked near Somalia's coast.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - Military Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - Military](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703826392_Rohingya.jpg)
Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - Military
Over 1,500 Rohingya have landed in Indonesia since November, according to data from the United Nations' refugee agency, facing increasing hostility and rejection.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663980902_EkstradisiFatLeon.jpg)
Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023