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King sends greetings to Navy

o Sultan Ibrahim expresses profound gratitude for dedication, services and sacrifices by naval personnel and veterans in safeguarding sovereignty of country

Zulhelmy said the navy is focusing on vital infrastructure development such as the construction of the Naval Region 4 headquarters in Sarawak to protect national strategic interests in Borneo waters. He said the welfare of naval personnel is also being addressed through the new Armed Forces Family Home construction project. “The projects underway are at the National Hydrography Centre, the Kota Kinabalu Naval Base and the Naval Region 2 Headquarters in Sandakan.” Zulhelmy said the 91st Navy Day celebrations were held in a moderate scale, featuring various activities, including a parade, blood donation drives, welfare visits and Armada Open Days at several naval bases, including in Kota Kinabalu, the Tanjung Gelang Base in Kuantan and in Sandakan.

construction for LCS 2 and LCS 3 would be in June 2025 and January 2026 respectively. “From the 19 FIC units approved in 2020 to support Ops Benteng, 14 have been received and the rest are expected to arrive at the end of this year.” Zulhelmy added that RMN plans to procure two Multi Role Support Ships, three LMS Batch 3 and four Anti-Submarine Warfare helicopters, all of which would be operational before 2035 under the 13th Malaysia Plan, Bernama reported. “These assets will not only strengthen the element of ‘prevent resist’ but also contribute to the Navy’s combat capabilities and will be developed through partnerships between local and international shipyards to empower the national defence industry sustainably and reduce dependency on foreign original equipment manufacturers.”

continue to strengthen its role as the country’s main line of maritime defence through the implementation of various strategic initiatives that reflect its high commitment to the country’s sovereignty and the safety of its waters. He added that the success of the procurement of new assets, including the Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC), proves that the Navy is on the right track in improving combat readiness and capabilities. “The keel laying of the LMSB2 was completed on April 8 at Istanbul Shipyard in Turkiye, marking an important phase of ship construction that is estimated to be completed in mid-2026, before being handed over to RMN at the end of 2007.” Zulhelmy said the LCS 1 is expected to be handed over to the Navy in Aug 2026 while the start of

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim conveyed greetings to personnel and veterans of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) yesterday, in conjunction with its 91st anniversary. According to a post on the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page, His Majesty, as the Supreme Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces, expressed his most profound gratitude for the dedication, services and sacrifices made by all RMN personnel and veterans in safeguarding the nation’s

sovereignty and security. “ Al-Fatihah for those who have passed away. May they be granted a place among the faithful and the martyrs.” In line with the celebration themed “TLDM Perkasa, Kedaulatan Terpelihara”, Sultan Ibrahim also prayed for RMN to remain a respected force on the global stage. The 91st Navy Day celebrations were held yesterday at the Lumut Naval Base in Perak. Chief of Navy Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain said RMN would

M’sia to support Palestine at ICJ proceedings KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will take part in public hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague from today, as the court considers an advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The hearings on the “Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, other International Organisations and Third States in, and in relation to, the Occupied Palestinian Territory” are scheduled until May 2. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said would lead the Malaysian delegation, which includes senior officials from the Foreign Ministry Legal Affairs Division, Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Malaysian Embassy in The Hague. “This marks Malaysia’s third participation in ICJ Advisory Opinion proceedings related to Palestine, following previous engagements in 2004 and 2024. “The hearings aim to provide an advisory opinion on the legal responsibilities of Israel concerning its presence and actions in the territory, and the implications for the United Nations, international organisations and third states. “Malaysia’s involvement underscores its commitment to upholding international law and advocating Palestinian rights.” The Foreign Ministry said Malaysia stands firm in her principled stance of continuing to advocate the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. This Advisory Opinion stems from the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/232 adopted on Dec 19, 2024. Malaysia co-sponsored and voted in favour of the resolution and was part of the core group that initiated the resolution. Malaysia will join 39 other states and four international organisations at the hearings. On Feb 28, Malaysia submitted a written statement to the court, in pursuance of continued advocacy for Palestinian rights, and emphasised the urgent need for accountability for Israel’s clear and blatant violations of international law. – Bernama

Fadillah visiting the Blyth Offshore Wind Farm in Newcastle on Saturday. – BERNAMAPIC

TNB shows global expansion capability, says DPM NEWCASTLE: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has shown its ability to develop and enhance its overseas energy capabilities and investments continuously, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Offshore Wind Farm on Saturday. Also present were TNB new energy officer Mohd Zarihi Mohd Hashim and Sarawak Energy Bhd group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation minister, expressed hope that more large companies, particularly GLCs, would recognise the potential for investment abroad.

system in the future, further positioning TNB as a leader and catalyst in the renewable energy industry in Malaysia. Regarding Malaysia’s participation in the two-day Future of Energy Security Summit held in Lancaster House, London, which concluded on Friday, Fadillah said it was an excellent opportunity for Malaysia to learn about the latest energy technologies. Fadillah added that the summit provided Malaysia with a platform to express its commitment to environmental stewardship and to strengthen collaborations in technology and expertise. The summit was organised by the International Energy Agency and the UK government, bringing together global decision-makers to plan and shape actions toward the future of energy security. – Bernama

He said TNB’s investment through Vantage RE Ltd (Vantage RE) in the Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Ltd (BODL) offshore wind farm in Newcastle, United Kingdom (UK), demonstrates the ability of large Malaysian companies to invest and expand internationally. “Congratulations to TNB for exploring and expanding their reach internationally, especially in the UK, which includes Northern Ireland and Scotland. “This shows the capability of Malaysian companies, which not only benefits TNB but also our country in terms of foreign investment,” he said after visiting the Blyth

The 41.5MW offshore wind farm, which began operations in 2017, is located approximately 6.5km from the coastline. Vantage RE holds a 49% stake in BODL, the wind farm’s owner. Vantage RE also manages and develops TNB’s renewable energy asset portfolio, totalling 1.3GW in the UK and Ireland. Recently, Vantage RE also constructed a 100MW solar farm in the UK, which will be equipped with a battery energy storage

Anwar congratulates Ayer Kuning polls winner KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir on his victory in the Ayer Kuning state by-election. “Congratulations to Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir of BN on his victory in the Ayer Kuning by-election. Insya-Allah , the voice of the people will be translated with grace and competence,” Anwar said in a post on his Facebook page. Mohamad Yusri secured a 5,006-vote

majority after polling 11,065 votes in the three-cornered by-election on Saturday. His closest rival, Abd Muhaimin Malek of Perikatan Nasional received 6,059 votes, while Bawani K.S. of Parti Sosialis Malaysia garnered 1,106 votes. – Bernama