Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces General (GEN) Datuk Haji Malek Razak bin Sulaiman (left) called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this morning.

GEN Malek inspecting the Guard of Honour at MINDEF earlier today.

GEN Malek receiving a brief on the Cyber Defence Test and Experimentation Centre (CyTEC)’s capabilities.

GEN Malek visited the RSAF's 112 Squadron earlier today. While there, he received a brief on the squadron and the roles of the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces General (GEN) Datuk Haji Malek Razak bin Sulaiman called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon. During their meeting, Mr Chan and GEN Malek reaffirmed the warm and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and Malaysia, and reinforced the importance of close cooperation between regional countries to demonstrate stability in the changing environment.

GEN Malek, who is on his introductory visit to Singapore from 8 to 10 April 2026, also called on Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, after inspecting the Guard of Honour at MINDEF. He visited the Digital and Intelligence Service’s Cyber Defence Test and Experimentation Centre (CyTEC) at Stagmont Camp, where he was briefed about the facility’s functions and capabilities, which simulate sophisticated real-world cyber defence scenarios. Thereafter, GEN Malek also visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s 112 Squadron at Changi Air Base (East) for a brief on the squadron and the roles of the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), including airlift in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations.

GEN Malek’s visit underscores the warm and long-standing bilateral defence relations between Singapore and Malaysia. Both countries' armed forces interact regularly through a wide range of activities, including bilateral exercises, visits and professional exchanges, cross-attendance of courses, as well as through multilateral platforms like the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM), and ADMM-Plus. These interactions have strengthened professional ties and mutual understanding between both armed forces, as well as contributed to regional security and stability.