Malbatt honoured with UN Medals for contributions to peacekeeping, outreach programmes

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 155 personnel from the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) 850-12, including 20 officers, 134 other ranks, and one government staff member, were honoured with United Nations (UN) Medals. They were honoured in a ceremonial medal parade held at the Marakah Camp in Lebanon on Thursday (June 19). The parade, held in full military tradition,...

Malbatt team in Lebanon unscathed in Israeli attack

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Battalion 850-11 (Malbatt) team is safe despite increasing tensions following Israel’s attack on Lebanon, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said no Malbatt personnel was injured nor any assets damaged in the attack last week. “All teams under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), including Malbatt, have been...

Make the most of the weekend by visiting Madani one year anniversary programme

KUALA LUMPUR: Those without plans this weekend should drop by the Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme at the grounds of Bukit Jalil National Stadium and enjoy the various services and interesting activities available there. The second day of the three-day programme will kick off with the Madani Fun Run at 7.30pm with around 5,000 participants...