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Barnama
3 days ago
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- Barnama
Defence Minister Attends 22nd Shangri-la Dialogue In Singapore
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Minister of Defence, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, arrived in Singapore on Friday to attend the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), as part of a three-day working visit. In a statement via Instagram, the minister stated he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with defence counterparts from several countries, including the United States, Sweden, France, Japan, Australia, and Ukraine. bootstrap slideshow He is also expected to meet with Singapore's newly appointed Minister for Defence, Chan Chun Sing. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is slated to give a special address on Saturday. Mohamed Khaled will accompany the Prime Minister for an official meeting with the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at the Istana. The Malaysian delegation includes Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) of the Ministry of Defence, Mohd Yani Daud; Chief Executive of the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), Lieutenant General Datuk Seri Muhammad Huzaimi Sabri; and Assistant Chief of Staff for Defence Training Operations, Malaysian Armed Forces, Major General Datuk Zahari Mohd Ariffin. SLD, hosted annually in Singapore, is regarded as the premier security and defence summit in the Asia-Pacific region. This year's conference is expected to be attended by representatives from 47 countries, including 40 ministers, 20 chiefs of defence forces, more than 20 senior defence officers, as well as leading academics in the field. -- BERNAMA
Sharjah 24
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
RAK Ruler arrives in Malaysia for GCC-ASEAN summits
High-level summits underway in Kuala Lumpur Sheikh Saud is representing the UAE at the 2nd GCC-ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, held under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability.' Malaysia is hosting the events as part of its presidency of ASEAN 2025. Official welcome in Malaysia Upon arrival, His Highness was received by Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamed Khaled Nordin and several senior Malaysian officials. UAE delegation includes senior officials The official UAE delegation includes His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi is accompanied by an official delegation comprising Sheikh Khalid bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah's Investment and Development Office; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; Khalil Mohammed Sharif Foulathi, board member of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA); Dr. Mubarak Saeed Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Malaysia, and Abdullah Salem Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN. Focus on strengthening cooperation The two summits aim to enhance cooperation between the GCC, ASEAN, and China across multiple sectors, including economy, investment, development, and politics. Discussions will also explore new avenues to promote shared prosperity and development. Background: A growing GCC-ASEAN partnership This marks the second summit between the GCC and ASEAN, following the inaugural meeting in Riyadh in 2023. At that summit, it was agreed the event would be held biennially to reinforce regional collaboration.
Malaysia Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
MALAYSIA-LANGKAWI-DEFENSE MINISTER-LIMA
Xinhua 25 May 2025, 08:46 GMT+10 (250525) -- LANGKAWI, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks at the closing ceremony of the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. This year's LIMA has proven to be an effective platform for sharing ideas, showcasing the latest technologies, and fostering strategic collaborations, the official said on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Malaysia Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
LIMA proved to be effective platform for fostering strategic collaborations
LANGKAWI, Malaysia, May 24 (Xinhua) -- This year's edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) has proven to be an effective platform for sharing ideas, showcasing the latest technologies, and fostering strategic collaborations, said Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin on Saturday. According to the defense minister earlier, Malaysia had signed 40 contracts or letters of acceptance, letters of intent and memorandum of understanding worth a total of 11 billion ringgit (2.6 billion U.S. dollars) during the event. He said in his closing ceremony speech of the 17th edition of the LIMA that Malaysia will continue to expand and improve the capabilities of its military-industrial sector to strengthen national security and its prosperity. The official added that the exhibition recorded 1,400 business-to-business meetings and 920 business-to-government sessions over the five days it was held, and attracted over 450,000 visitors, including official visitors and members of the public. This year's highlights included performances by two international flying teams, namely the Russian Knights and Indonesia's Jupiter Aerobatic Team, who joined aerial demonstration groups from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), while the runway featured dozens of aircraft from the RMAF and foreign air forces. First launched in 1991, the LIMA has progressively grown to be among the largest aerospace and maritime exhibitions in the region.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Defence Ministry aims to further enhance Lima's prestige
LANGKAWI: The Defence Ministry will continue enhancing the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) to position it as a prestigious biennial event for the nation. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin expressed satisfaction with this year's edition, noting that it had garnered praise and positive feedback from international participants. "They commended the organisation of the 17th edition of Lima, observing that Lima 2025 was better coordinated, more efficient and well-structured. They also appreciated receiving earlier, clearer, and more organised information," he said in his closing speech at Lima '25 here today. He said Lima is more than just an exhibition of defence assets, it carries broader and deeper significance. "Lima is a platform that fosters national pride and serves as a symbol of Malaysia's capability to host an international-class exhibition," he added. Beyond that, he said Lima is an important avenue for the government and the nation to remain abreast of developments in the defence sector, which in turn contributes to enhancing national defence preparedness. "Lima is also an opportunity for public engagement. When people attend and witness the exhibitions, it nurtures a sense of appreciation, support and understanding, that the freedom, peace and security we enjoy today are the result of the unwavering commitment of our armed forces and security personnel," he said. Khaled also highlighted Lima as a valuable platform to showcase the importance and progress of defence technology. "Lima also serves as a tool for defence diplomacy, providing opportunities for engagement with other nations and friendly countries seeking closer, more meaningful relations with us," he said. Concluding his address, Khaled expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in making this year's edition a success, particularly for ensuring that the event ran smoothly and achieved its intended objectives.
