Pasar Dayak to foster army-community ties
KUCHING: The newly renovated Dayak Market (Pasar Dayak) at Penrissen Camp will enhance the comfort of traders and visitors while contributing to the overall well-being of the community. Army Eastern Field Commander Lt-Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi, accompanied by his wife Datin Erni Irawati Rosli, officiated at the market’s opening today (Jan 18). Expressing […]
Wheelchair-bound serviceperson determined to vote
SEREMBAN: Being a wheelchair user does not hinder military personnel Corporal Raja Nur Izzati Raja Ali, 30, from participating in the democratic process as an early voter at the Sendayan Air Base today. Raja Nur Izzati said despite facing health challenges, she was determined to fulfil her civic duty and elect a leader who could […]
Police, military personnel cast ballots today
KUALA LUMPUR: The six state elections heat up, with 98,785 police, military personnel and their spouses casting their ballots in early voting today. All early voting centres in six states, including Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election, are scheduled to open simultaneously at 8 this morning and close in stages according to the location of the polling […]
Defence chief trains sights on military diplomacy
KUCHING: As Chief of Defense Forces General Tan Sri Affendi Buang wears three hats in the line of duty these days. But he has quickly grasped the weight of the responsibility in his stride following his appointment on Jan 2, 2020. All three branches – army, navy and air force – are now under the […]
MINDEF aims to start gardens at military camps to ensure food security
TAMPIN: The Defence Ministry (MINDEF) aims to create vegetable gardens at every military camp throughout the country to ensure food security, especially for the needs of military personnel. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said for the initial stage, Syed Sirajuddin Camp in Gemas here has been selected as a pioneer project. “Farming […]
Military personnel, staff and families get vaccine booster doses
KUCHING: Some 4,547 army personnel, Defense Ministry staff and families in Sarawak have received their Covid-19 booster shots thus far. The booster dose programme commenced on Nov 10 and is expected to be completed on Nov 16. The programme is implemented on a drive-through basis at all five vaccination centres (PPVs), namely Muara Tuang Camp […]
Drive-thru vaccination at Muara Tuang army camp
BY NAZIRY HAZIRAN KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 7,032 individuals comprising military personnel, their families and civil servants around Kuching will receive the Covid-19 vaccination at a drive-through vaccination centre at Muara Tuang camp here. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the system could increase the number of vaccine recipients compared to the […]
