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Barnama
12 hours ago
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ASEAN Navies' City Parade Draws Over 40,000 Visitors In Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Navies' City Parade (ANCP), held in conjunction with the state government's Hari Buletin 4.0 celebration at Padang Kota Lama today, attracted over 40,000 visitors. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) aimed to increase participation and offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the advanced assets and equipment of regional naval fleets. 'The strong turnout, both local and international, reflects the spirit of unity in Penang's diversity,' he said, expressing his gratitude to the RMN for their efforts in ensuring the success of this year's Hari Buletin, during the closing ceremony.
The Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Sun
ASEAN Navies' City Parade in Penang draws 40,000 visitors
GEORGE TOWN: The ASEAN Navies' City Parade (ANCP) attracted over 40,000 visitors during its event at Padang Kota Lama. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted the collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to showcase advanced naval assets. 'The strong turnout reflects Penang's unity in diversity,' he said during the closing ceremony. The event featured naval ships from 10 ASEAN nations, combat boat demonstrations, and helicopter flypasts. Other highlights included a silent drill display, military band performances, and interactive activities like a colouring contest. The ANCP aims to introduce naval traditions to the public while celebrating Hari Buletin, Penang's official newspaper. This year's parade coincided with key regional naval events, including the ASEAN Naval Chiefs Meeting and Multilateral Exercise. The RMN's efforts ensured a successful blend of military exhibitions and community engagement. Visitors also enjoyed food stalls and exhibitions by various government agencies. The event reinforced Penang's role in fostering regional maritime cooperation. - Bernama
Barnama
13 hours ago
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Excitement At SPCT As Thousands Visit ASEAN Naval Ships
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The atmosphere at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) was vibrant today, as thousands of visitors eagerly took the chance to board naval ships from ASEAN countries. The event, part of the ASEAN Navies' City Parade (ANCP) and the 4.0 Bulletin Day celebration organised by the state government, attracted a diverse crowd, including families, school students, and military enthusiasts. They were thrilled to explore the advanced maritime defence assets from across the region. For retired Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) personnel Mohd Fauzi Bakar, 68, today's experience was especially meaningful. Despite serving for 21 years, he had never been on a foreign warship. 'ASEAN has some highly advanced ships with a wide range of weaponry, comparable to Malaysia's assets. Boarding these ships gives the public a unique experience,' he told Bernama after exploring the ASEAN naval ships at SPCT here today. S. Lajelen, 19, a student from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Hutchings here, shared his excitement about witnessing the military technology of ASEAN countries, particularly their weaponry systems. 'My friends and I are thrilled. This is the first time we've been on such advanced ships. We've never even boarded our own country's ships, so this is a unique opportunity,' he said. Rachel Teh, 35, a private-sector employee, also found the visit to the warships memorable, especially after seeing them from afar at Padang Kota in the past few days. 'This is my first time exploring a naval warship up close. I'm amazed by the onboard technology, and this experience certainly boosts our patriotism,' she said.
The Sun
15 hours ago
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- The Sun
Penang hosts ASEAN Navies' City Parade after 35 years
GEORGE TOWN: The ASEAN Navies' City Parade (ANCP) lit up Penang's skies and seas today after a 35-year absence. The event, held at Padang Kota Lama, coincided with the state government's Hari Buletin 4.0 celebration. Organised by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), the ANCP aimed to showcase naval traditions to the public. A military parade featured 10 ASEAN ship contingents, the Malaysian United Cadet Force, and RMN veterans. Spectators were treated to an RMN combat boat demonstration and helicopter fly-past. The silent parade and band performance by RMN drew thousands of early visitors. A total of 301 ASEAN naval personnel and 388 students from 11 schools participated. Schools included Penang Free School, SMK (P) St George, and SMK Bukit Jambul. Ships from Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines joined the parade. Malaysia was represented by KD Kedah, KD Lekiu, and KD Lekir. The ANCP was held alongside the 19th ASEAN Naval Chiefs Meeting and the ASEAN Fleet Review. The event also recalled the 1990 International Royal Fleet Review, which involved 59 warships. Thirty RMN veterans marched in the parade, honouring their service. Cultural performances by the Penang Chinese Peranakan Association and Boria Omara added vibrancy. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib inspected the Main Guard of Honour. The guard was led by RMN Lieutenant Commander Mohd Amirul Abdullah Hanan. Also present were Penang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Law Choo Kiang and Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri Datuk Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain. Naval Region 3 commander First Admiral Mohd Norizal Fahrudin highlighted the parade's significance. He said it strengthened ASEAN unity and naval traditions. - Bernama
Barnama
16 hours ago
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ANCP: Navy Procession, Assets Brightens Up Penang Sky And Sea After 35 Years
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- After 35 years, Penang is back in the spotlight with the ASEAN Navies' City Parade (ANCP), which took place today at Padang Kota Lama, alongside the state government's Hari Buletin 4.0 celebration. The ANCP, which is an initiative of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in an effort to introduce and promote naval military traditions to the general public, witnessed a military parade involving a contingent of 10 ships from ASEAN countries, the Malaysian United Cadet Force (PKBM Laut), the RMN Voluntary Reserve Force and the RMN Veterans Association. Among the events that stole the spotlight were the RMN combat boat demonstration and helicopter fly-past, as well as the silent parade and band performance by RMN, which mesmerized thousands of visitors who arrived as early as 6.30 am. A total of 301 ASEAN ship contingents and 388 school students from 11 schools including Penang Free School, SMK (P) St George, SMK Pekula Jaya, and SMK Bukit Jambul participated as parade contingents and marching bands. The parade of ship contingents involved were RSS Vigour from Singapore; KRI Bung Tomo (Indonesia); KPD Darulaman (Brunei); UMS King Sin Phyu Shin (Myanmar); HTMS Krabi (Thailand); VPNS Quang Trung (Vietnam) and BRP Antonio Luna (Philippines) while representing Malaysia were three TLDM warships namely KD Kedah, KD Lekiu and KD Lekir. The ANCP was held concurrently with several important regional events including the 19th ASEAN Naval Chiefs Meeting (ANCM), the third ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX) and the ASEAN Fleet Review (AFR). The ANCP in Penang also carries its own historical value, recalling the memories of the International Royal Fleet Review (IRFR) on May 19 1990 which involved 59 warships and 11,000 naval personnel from various countries. In appreciation of the services of RMN veterans and recognition of past service, a total of 30 RMN Veterans also participated in the parade at this year's ANCP, in addition to being enlivened by the participation of the Penang Chinese Peranakan Association, Boria Omara and the Penang Chingay Association. Earlier, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib inspected the Main Guard of Honour led by RMN Lieutenant Commander Mohd Amirul Abdullah Hanan and Lieutenant Abdul Hakim Mohd Sidek who carried the pennant of RMN 23rd Squadron
