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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Armed Forces field hospital team returns from Myanmar humanitarian mission
SHAH ALAM: The Armed Forces field hospital team deployed to Myanmar under Op Starlight III has returned home after completing a 38-day humanitarian mission in the earthquake-hit Sagaing region. The 69-member team, comprising officers and personnel from various specialisations, including the Forward Anaesthesia and Surgical Team (Fast), Royal Engineers Regiment (Rajd), and security elements, landed at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base at 8.30pm today. The team was welcomed by Armed Forces Headquarters chief of staff, Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, during a homecoming ceremony. Also present were Armed Forces Health Services director-general, Lieutenant General Datuk Dr Zulkeffeli Mat Jusoh; RMAF air operations commander, Lieutenant General Datuk Masro Kaliwon; and Joint Forces Headquarters chief of dtaff, Major General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis. Their return marked the completion of a mission to establish and operate the Malaysian Field Hospital, which began full operations on April 21, providing Level 2 medical services to communities affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28. The quake struck Sagaing and five other regions at 12.50pm local time and was followed by a powerful 6.4-magnitude aftershock that was felt in neighbouring countries, including Thailand. The team was led by Colonel Dr Ahmad Farhan Ahmad Fuad, who commanded the operation from Sagaing, where the field hospital was constructed and operated with the support of the RMAF's Airbus A400M aircraft for logistical and medical deployment. Throughout the mission, the field hospital treated 3,562 patients and conducted 493 surgical procedures, delivering vital healthcare services to disaster-stricken communities. Azhan said the success of Op Starlight III reflected Malaysia's strong commitment to humanitarian efforts and regional solidarity. "This mission demonstrates our readiness and capability to respond to regional humanitarian crises. It also reflects the priority placed by the Armed Forces Chief on strengthening defence diplomacy and military cooperation," he said. He added that the Armed Forces' involvement in Myanmar provided tangible humanitarian support while showcasing Malaysia's capabilities in regional and international disaster response, in line with its commitment to upholding Asean unity and prosperity.
The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
Armed Forces Starlight III humanitarian mission returns from Myanmar
SUBANG: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Starlight III team returned home on Sunday (June 1) night after completing a 38-day humanitarian mission in Myanmar following a major earthquake there on March 28. Two air force A400 aircraft carrying 69 personnel, comprising officers and personnel of various specialisations including the Forward Anaesthesia and Surgical Team (FAST), the Royal Engineers Regiment (RAJD), and Safety Team, landed at the Subang Air Base at 8.30pm. The official welcoming ceremony was officiated by the armed forces headquarters Chief of Staff Lt Gen Datuk Azhan Md Othman in recognition of the team's dedication and sacrifice in carrying out the humanitarian mission under the Malaysian Field Hospital banner. Also present were armed forces health services director-general Lt Gen Datuk Dr Zulkeffeli Mat Jusoh, air operations commander Lt Gen Datuk Masro Kaliwon, and joint forces headquarters Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis. The MAF in a statement said Operation Starlight III reflected Malaysia's concern and solidarity with the people of Myanmar affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Sagaing and five other regions, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock that was also felt in neighbouring countries including Thailand. The humanitarian mission was led by Col Dr Ahmad Farhan Ahmad Fuad as operations commander. It was officially activated on April 18 when the team was deployed to Sagaing to establish the field hospital. The field hospital began full operations on April 21, providing Level 2 medical services to local residents affected by the natural disaster. It treated 3,562 patients and conducted 493 surgical procedures, demonstrating the MAF's efficiency and compassion in delivering emergency medical aid in disaster zones. - Bernama
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia receives UN award for female peacekeeper deployment
BERLIN: Malaysia has been honoured with a United Nations award recognising the participation of female peacekeepers in its peacekeeping missions, during the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 held in Berlin, Germany. In a statement, the armed forces headquarters said the award acknowledges the operational deployment and involvement of female peacekeepers from the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), which met the targets set by the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy (UGPS). It said that Malaysia is among the countries that advocate the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, adding that 10.5 per cent of the total peacekeeping mission personnel for Malbatt Unifil consist of women. "Besides Unifil, the armed forces has also deployed female peacekeepers as military observers and staff for Monusco (UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Minurso (UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara), and Unisfa (UN Interim Security Force for Abyei)," read the statement. The armed forces said the award recognises Malaysia's contribution to upholding international peace and security on the global stage. Other recipients are Fiji, Guatemala, Kenya, Malawi, Mongolia, and Tanzania. The armed forces headquarters Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, and the Military Adviser to the Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the UN, Colonel Shamsuri Noordin, attended the award ceremony. Yesterday, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin reaffirmed the country's continued commitment to supporting the WPS agenda in line with the UGPS. – BERNAMA
