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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Prabowo in Malaysia for first Asean Summit as Indonesian president
SUBANG: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived here today to attend the 46th Asean Summit and related summits, set to take place from May 26 to 27 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This marks Prabowo's maiden appearance at the regional gathering as head of state since assuming office in October last year. The special aircraft carrying Prabowo and his delegation touched down at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base at 7.20pm. He was welcomed upon arrival by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Prabowo later inspected a guard of honour mounted by two officers and 26 personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Captain Muhammad Syafiq Najmi Mazlan. At the 44th and 45th Asean Summits in Vientiane, Laos, in October 2024, Indonesia was represented by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin during the leadership transition. The 46th Asean Summit is being held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. This marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing Asean, following previous terms in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. The summit will also feature the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit. — BERNAMA
Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Prabowo In Malaysia For First ASEAN Summit As Indonesian President
SUBANG, May 25 (Bernama) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived here today to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and related summits, set to take place from May 26 to 27 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This marks Prabowo's maiden appearance at the regional gathering as head of state since assuming office in October last year. The special aircraft carrying Prabowo and his delegation touched down at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base at 7.20 pm. He was welcomed upon arrival by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Sultan Of Brunei In Kuala Lumpur For ASEAN Summit
The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, arrived in Malaysia today to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to be held from May 26 to 27. The special aircraft carrying His Majesty and his delegation landed at the Subang Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base at 4.30 pm. His arrival was received by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED SUBANG, May 25 (Bernama) — The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, has arrived in Malaysia to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place from May 26 to 27. The special aircraft carrying His Majesty and his delegation landed at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base, here, at 4.30 pm. The Sultan of Brunei's arrival was received by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah then inspected a guard of honour mounted by two officers and 26 personnel of the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Captain Muhammad Syafiq Najmi Mazlan. His Majesty's presence at the upcoming 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) underscores Brunei's strong commitment to regional cooperation. During the 44th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos, in October 2024, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah highlighted, among other things, the importance of addressing climate change and strengthening regional solidarity. Malaysia's Chairmanship of ASEAN this year, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', reflects its commitment to fostering a united, resilient and forward-looking ASEAN community. This marks Malaysia's fifth time assuming the ASEAN Chairmanship, following previous terms in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. The 46th ASEAN Summit will also feature the second ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit.
Malaysia Sun
5 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
From sky-gazer to sky-master: 'Sting' owns the airways [WATCH]
LANGKAWI: From the moment he witnessed his first airshow at the age of 11, standing in awe under the roar of fighter jets slicing through the Langkawi sky, Colonel Mohd Norazan Othman knew exactly what he wanted to be. Today, the 46-year-old Langkawi native, known by his call sign "Sting", pilots the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF) Sukhoi SU-30MKM, the nation's most advanced multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA). "It all began here in Langkawi. I remember looking up at the fighter jets and telling myself, 'one day I'll fly over this very sky'. "And alhamdulillah, that dream came true," he told the New Straits Times. Norazan fulfilled that childhood vow, performing aerobatics over the island at this year's Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima '25), the same skies he once stared up at. This year's Lima held a special meaning as Norazan was entrusted to be the backseater with the air force chief, General Tan Sri Asghar Khan Goriman Khan, in a high-profile aerobatic display. Their eye-catching aircraft was also draped in a special livery, symbolically named "Toruk Makto", after the mythical flying creature from the science fiction film Avatar. "We say only the chosen few can tame this iron beast. "So, in the RMAF, those who can fly it are considered elite, similar to 'Toruk Makto'," he said. Norazan said he joined the RMAF in 1997, and a decade later, began flying the SU-30MKM Flanker. The aircraft, he said, demands high-level mastery, with its complex systems taking years to fully understand. "To fly the SU-30MKM, you must first qualify as a fighter pilot, and that begins with rigorous academic and flight training. "The systems on board require fast learning and exceptional discipline. It's not for just anyone." Now, he leads the very heart of the nation's Sukhoi operations, as the commanding officer of Gong Kedak air base in Terengganu. Asked what advice he had for young Malaysians, especially those who dream of becoming fighter pilots, Norazan offered a message steeped in experience. "You need strong discipline, mental and physical fitness, and a high level of patriotism. "And don't forget English... all the manuals, training, and systems are in English. You have to be ready," he said.
