Malaysian Chief of Defence Force Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

The Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) General (GEN) Dato' Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi bin Raja Mohamed Noor called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence this morning. He also called on Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Perry Lim and inspected a Guard of Honour.

In the afternoon, GEN Affandi visited Sembawang Air Base, where he received a brief on the roles and capabilities of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's Participation Command, and viewed the AH-64D helicopter on static display. He also visited the Information Fusion Centre (IFC), housed in the Changi Command and Control Centre at Changi Naval Base, where he was briefed on the IFC's role in enhancing regional maritime information-sharing. An International Liaison Officer from the Royal Malaysian Navy is currently deployed with the IFC.

GEN Affandi is in Singapore for his introductory visit from 10 to 12 May 2017.

GEN Affandi's visit underscores the warm and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and Malaysia. The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the MAF interact regularly through professional exchanges, courses and multilateral exercises, including those under the ambit of the FPDA. These interactions have enhanced mutual understanding, cooperation and friendship between both armed forces. The SAF and the MAF also work closely together to enhance maritime security through the Malacca Straits Patrol.