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Barnama
4 days ago
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- Barnama
20 RAMD To Conduct Military Exercises In Sungai Nakat Area Between Aug 26-Sept 2
MIRI, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The 20th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (20 RAMD), Sri Miri Camp, will conduct three large-scale military exercises in phases in the Sungai Nakat area, Bakong, near here, as part of efforts to enhance readiness. According to a statement from 20 RAMD, the first exercise, Pasak Bumi Exercise (EPB) Series 2/2025, will be held from Aug 26 to Sept 2, with the participation of 170 officers and personnel. The exercise, based on the Counter-Insurgency Warfare (CIW) concept, involves a 40-kilometre tactical navigation movement over 10 days, as well as activities such as base establishment, communications handling, immediate action drills, ambushes and assaults on enemy camps.
The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
20 RAMD military exercises in Sungai Nakat from Aug 26 to Sept 2
MIRI: The 20th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (20 RAMD) from Sri Miri Camp will hold three major military exercises in Sungai Nakat, Bakong. The first exercise, Pasak Bumi Exercise (EPB) Series 2/2025, runs from August 26 to September 2 with 170 officers and personnel. This drill follows the Counter-Insurgency Warfare (CIW) concept, featuring a 40-kilometre tactical navigation movement over 10 days. Activities include base establishment, communications handling, immediate action drills, ambushes, and assaults on enemy camps. The second exercise, MALBRU SETIA Exercise Series 17/2025, involves collaboration with the Royal Brunei Land Force from September 11 to 16. The third drill, Mertak Bersatu Exercise Series 15/2025, will take place in Kota Belud, Sabah. These exercises adopt the CIW concept, engaging 300 officers and personnel over six days. 'These drills test leadership, teamwork, and readiness while improving mental and physical fitness,' said the 20 RAMD statement. For inquiries, contact Major Muhammad Yunos at 012-4114122. - Bernama
NZ Herald
16-05-2025
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- NZ Herald
Battle of Crete memorial at Mount RSA this Sunday
The battle lasted 12 days and involved New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops, assisted by Cretan civilians, trying to repel an airborne assault by the Germans. Of the 7700 New Zealand soldiers stationed on Crete, more than 2000 were captured, and 671 died. Among the survivors was Adams' late father, Lieutenant Sergeant Bertram 'Snowy' Smith, who fought in the battle with the 20th Battalion, C Company. Adams said Smith was away at World War II for four-and a-half years and returned home from the war to go farming in Whakamaru before he retired and spent 30 years in Tauranga before his death in 2000. Adams said her father was reluctant to speak about his experience in the Battle of Crete to family and was only prompted on the subject once. 'They fired their rifles at the descending Para troops until their rifles overheated, waited until they cooled, then recommenced firing,' Adams said, retelling her late father's story. However, Smith did speak to family passionately of the camaraderie during the war. '[When] he was one of the walking wounded, he was tasked with finding his own way across Crete to Sfakia for evacuation, which included the 2000m high White Mountains and 100km trek.' She said that along the way, the Cretans offered her dad shelter in hen houses. Upon his arrival at Sfakia, he could see the hospital ships waiting offshore. Despite his injuries, he was able to swim out to the ship on May 29, 1941, his 24th birthday. Adams said New Zealand's participation in the battle created a close relationship between Aotearoa and Crete. 'The Cretans love Kiwis because we as New Zealanders went during World War II to fight in their country and save the country from the enemy and lost a lot of lives in the process. 'There's been a close bond ever since with New Zealanders because they appreciate very much the sacrifice that New Zealanders made during World War II.' At Sunday's service, there will be marching by the Western Bay of Plenty Cadet Unit and the NZ Cadet Forces, a performance by Tauranga's Athena Greek Dance Group, followed by catering. The details
