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Daily Express
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
King unveils and test-drives interceptor boat of his own design for maritime defence
Published on: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, test-drove a new interceptor boat personally conceptualised by His Majesty, in Mersing, Johor. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Kuala Lumpur: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, test-drove a new interceptor boat personally conceptualised by His Majesty, in Mersing, Johor, yesterday. According to a post on His Majesty's official Facebook page, the design and specifications of the boat were the result of Sultan Ibrahim's inspiration and expertise, gained from extensive knowledge in marine science and various military training experiences. Advertisement 'In March, His Majesty bestowed a high-technology interceptor boat named the Ibrahim Class IC 1170cc to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The boat, specifically designed as a high-speed interceptor vessel, is capable of operating in tropical waters,' the post read. Sultan Ibrahim also presented a high-tech interceptor boat to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang last March. According to the post, in November 2020, His Majesty had also gifted a fully-equipped IMG speedboat with a 900-horsepower engine to the Marine Police Force (PPM) in Region 2, for use in island and maritime operations around Mersing. His Majesty also presented a Tornado Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to the 21st Special Service Group (21 GGK) in 2021. 'The RM1.2 million boat, equipped with a 600-horsepower engine, was gifted to assist the 21 GGK in carrying out their missions and duties. 'His Majesty's contributions reflect Sultan Ibrahim's concern for the security of national waters and the preparedness of enforcement agencies to counter threats at sea,' the post added. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
King unveils and test-drives interceptor boat of his own design for maritime defence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, test-drove a new interceptor boat personally conceptualised by His Majesty, in Mersing, Johor, yesterday. According to a post on His Majesty's official Facebook page, the design and specifications of the boat were the result of Sultan Ibrahim's inspiration and expertise, gained from extensive knowledge in marine science and various military training experiences. 'In March, His Majesty bestowed a high-technology interceptor boat named the Ibrahim Class IC 1170cc to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The boat, specifically designed as a high-speed interceptor vessel, is capable of operating in tropical waters,' the post read. Sultan Ibrahim also presented a high-tech interceptor boat to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang last March. According to the post, in November 2020, His Majesty had also gifted a fully-equipped IMG speedboat with a 900-horsepower engine to the Marine Police Force (PPM) in Region 2, for use in island and maritime operations around Mersing. His Majesty also presented a Tornado Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to the 21st Special Service Group (21 GGK) in 2021. 'The RM1.2 million boat, equipped with a 600-horsepower engine, was gifted to assist the 21 GGK in carrying out their missions and duties. 'His Majesty's contributions reflect Sultan Ibrahim's concern for the security of national waters and the preparedness of enforcement agencies to counter threats at sea,' the post added. — Bernama
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
King demonstrates concern for coastal defence
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, test-drove a new interceptor boat personally conceptualised by His Majesty, in Mersing, Johor, today. According to a post on His Majesty's official Facebook page, the design and specifications of the boat were the result of Sultan Ibrahim's inspiration and expertise, gained from extensive knowledge in marine science and various military training experiences. 'In March, His Majesty bestowed a high-technology interceptor boat named the Ibrahim Class IC 1170cc to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The boat, specifically designed as a high-speed interceptor vessel, is capable of operating in tropical waters,' the post read. Sultan Ibrahim also presented a high-tech interceptor boat to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang last March. According to the post, in November 2020, His Majesty had also gifted a fully-equipped IMG speedboat with a 900-horsepower engine to the Marine Police Force (PPM) in Region 2, for use in island and maritime operations around Mersing. His Majesty also presented a Tornado Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to the 21st Special Service Group (21 GGK) in 2021. 'The RM1.2 million boat, equipped with a 600-horsepower engine, was gifted to assist the 21 GGK in carrying out their missions and duties. 'His Majesty's contributions reflect Sultan Ibrahim's concern for the security of national waters and the preparedness of enforcement agencies to counter threats at sea,' the post added.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
King test drives his own-designed interceptor craft in Mersing
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, visited Mersing, Johor, to test-drive a newly designed interceptor craft personally conceived by him. Istana Negara, on His Majesty's Facebook post, said that the design and specifications of the craft were the result of his inspiration and expertise, which stem from his extensive knowledge of maritime affairs and military training. "In March, His Majesty gifted a high-tech interceptor boat, named the Ibrahim Class IC 1170cc, to the Royal Malaysian Navy. "The boat, specially designed as a high-speed interceptor, is capable of operating in tropical waters. "Sultan Ibrahim also presented a high-tech interceptor boat to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency in Pahang during the same month," the post said. It also said that in November 2020, Sultan Ibrahim graciously consented to present a fully equipped IMG speedboat to the Marine Police in Region 2, complete with a 900-horsepower engine for operations around the islands and waters of Mersing. In 2021, he demonstrated his commitment to maritime security by gifting a Tornado Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to the 21st Special Forces Group (21 GGK). "The RM1.2 million vessel, powered by a 600-horsepower engine, was specifically designed to assist the 21 GGK in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. "His Majesty's generous contributions reflect his deep concern for the nation's maritime security and the readiness of enforcement agencies in countering threats at sea," the statement said.
