Defence Ministry says to finalise acquisition of 30 used Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait Air Force soon Posted on February 2, 2025 By serv ALOR GAJAH, Feb 1 — The acquisition of 30 used F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait is expected to be finalised this year once all the documentation between the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) and the United States is settled soon, said Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. “So far, the procurement of the 30 aircraft is in the final stages of discussion following KAF’s green light after both parties agreed in principle with our intention to obtain the aircraft immediately,” he added. He told reporters this after officiating the Hi-Tea ceremony and presentation of Disability Awards to Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Veterans at Dewan Penyayang, Ajor Gajah Social Welfare office here today. Adly said the procurement of the fighter jets is to increase the assets owned by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), further strengthening the country’s defence. He said the purchase of the fighter jets would not be a waste as they could still be used for a long time. “There is an urgent need for the acquisition of the used fighter jets from KAF compared to buying new ones, which will require an uncertain amount of waiting period,” he said. — Bernama News
Offering 60pc discount during Madani govt event, cops say collected RM9.1m in outstanding traffic fines Posted on November 26, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) collected outstanding traffic summonses totalling RM9.13 million during the three-day Two Years of MADANI Government Programme (2TM) from Friday to yesterday. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the total collection… Read More
How’s that for a wake-up call? Commuter finds python snuggled on truck dashboard in Labuan Posted on November 9, 2024 LABUAN, Nov 8 — The owner of a pickup truck had the shock of his life today when he found a small python coiled up on the vehicle’s dashboard at Kampung Sungai Labu here. It is not known how the reptile managed to make its way into the vehicle, but… Read More
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