Malaysia holding joint military exercise in Johor for 2 weeks
A joint military exercise between Malaysia's 21st Special Forces Group and the Johor Military Force is taking place from May 1 to May 13.
The Thunderstorm Exercise Series 1/2025 will be conducted around Pengerang , Tanjung Pengelih , Teluk Ramunia and Desaru , according to Malaysian news agency Bernama on April 30 .
The exercise will involve various military assets, and include tactical vehicle movements, helicopter flights, and explosive elements, Bernama reported, citing the Malaysian Army (TDM).
Roadblocks and traffic control measures will be implemented at several locations, including around Teluk Ramunia in Kota Tinggi , between May 1 and 9 .
Roadblocks will also be set up around the Sungai Johor Bridge and Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal on May 10 .
This will be followed by a road closure on Highway E22 from 1am to 3am on May 11 .
The exercise comes as part of efforts to ensure readiness in the face of possible terrorist threats to national sovereignty, said TDM.
It also urged the public to refrain from spreading any unverified information regarding the exercise.
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