KERIS STRIKE 2025: Public Advised To Remain Calm Over Foreign Troop Presence
According to a statement from the Malaysian Army Public Relations Cell, the exercise, running until July 30, will take place in areas covering Ipoh, Sungai Siput, Kuala Kangsar and Lenggong.
Held annually, Exercise KERIS STRIKE aims to strengthen joint operational capabilities and deepen military ties with partner nations.
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