Malaysia SGPV - GOWIND CLASS

My new projects for 2011 is SGPV. I'm proud that both OPV class for RMN, i was involved both projects with different companies. My roles, as to my liking, involving TOT, local contents and developing local capabilities.
I was so fortunate to work closely with Malaysia Defence Industry , DR KOGILA, JPM and OEM.
Off course , don't want to be out of trend, our new partner is PEMANDU.
Yup, there was a different level. On Previous projects , i was totally involve and working very close with the user RMN, Treasury and PERO, of course JPM too.(nothing can be done without JPM approval!)
Why am I not working with the Navy anymore.? The concept is user will came out with operational requirement, treasury look after the money, DID will look on add value to Malaysia economic and PEMANDU will recommend to JPM based on operational capability, within budget and value for developing Malaysian industry. 
Very interesting task and i love every seconds of the challenge, power grabbing and hyper-tension as psychological warfare .


The end result is very encouraging, for Malaysia industry will receive over RM1b value of jobs locally. It will be distributed all over Malaysia Melaka, Cyberjaya, Lumut, Kulim and others.
The aim to achieve high income nation could be faster with this project. yes we looking for people, competent engineers, experience or non-experience, supply chain manager, aerospace engineer, Project manager and several positions.
We also engage with PEMANDU to bring back our brain from oversea, offering world market salary to work back in MAlaysia. 
Yes you are all welcome. 
Aren't you excited? Meanwhile little company in Melaka called contraves just been awarded manufacturing license from US state government to authorize them manufacturing defence products. Yes .. that company from Melaka.


There are a lot of positive things happened from SGPV project. Which I can see the transparency people dealing with it. Of course there are setback, but hey..this is open competitions, sometimes you win, sometimes you lost.


Be gentleman, accept it as Rezeki di tangan Tuhan. 


So what are we getting?

Sumber pertahanan memberitahu Utusan Malaysia, model baru itu mempunyai reka bentuk halimunan termoden yang setanding dengan keupayaan halimunan kapal friget kelas Delta milik Singapura yang diiktiraf selaku kapal perang tercanggih di rantau ini selain, memiliki kemampuan tempur tiga dimensi yang mantap." 

Gowind - LPV Class

Umum telah ketahui melalui projek NGPV yang lalu, negara telahpun berjaya membina sendiri kapal perang, kategori corvettes berdasarkan design Meko100, kini projek kedua yang dipanggil SGPV bakal disambung dengan pembinaan sebanyak 6 buah lagi dan telah dinyatakan projek ini akan menghasilkan kapal yang lebih besar dari NGPV yang terdahulu.
Walaupun tidak dinyatakan dengan rasmi jenis model kapal perang canggih yang bakal dibina, jika diamati dari ungkapan diatas dan beberapa gambar contoh Kapal LCS yang dipaparkan dalam majalah perajurit edisi Januari 2011, terdapat sebuah kapal yang bercirikan stealth di dalam artikel tersebut dan antara faktor lain juga pada pameran IMDEX 2009, juga dapat dilihat  syarikat DCNS ada menawarkan kapal stealth generasi baru kepada negara-negara asia yang berminat, lihat contoh gambar di atas:

antara konsep Gowind class OPV L'Adroit

Gowind class 200

Kapal Kelas Gowind buatan DCNS iaitu syarikat perkapalan sama yang membina kapal selam pertama negara. Selain dibina dengan aplikasi teknologi halimunan, Kapal Gowind yang sepanjang 105 meter juga mampu membawa 16 peluru berpandu pertahanan udara jarak sederhana (50 kilometer) sama ada Aster 15 atau Mica RF; lapan peluru berpandu antikapal (Exocet, Harpoon atau RBS-15 MK.3) serta torpedo.

video- Gowind Classs

Ianya adalah kategori kapal 'stealth' design jika dibandingkan dengan kapal-kapal projek DELTA Singapura yang mengambil kriteria rekabentuk kapal 'La Fayette' didalam membina kapal perang, iaitu dari Kelas Formidable' yang dimilik sebanyak 6 buah kesemuanya.

Kapal -kapal ini mempunyai kadar deteksi radar yang sangat rendah(RCS) , berdasarkan rekabentuknya yang mampu membalikkan signal deteksi radar ke arah yang lain dan bukannya ke arah kapal. Berpemukaan rata dan penggunaan cat yang berupaya untuk menyerap signal-signal penjejakan radar, menjadikan ianya bersifat stealth.

Kapal kategori LCS ( littoral combat ship), ini bakal membolehkan ianya beroperasi di perairan cetek dan juga dilaut dalam dalam tempoh jangka masa yang panjang , tanpa perlu diservis dan berkelajuan tinggi, antara

Formidable class - RSS Steadfast

Langkah memproduksikan kapal-kapal  berteknologi tinggi ini adalah langkah yang sangat tepat memandangkan teknologi dunia yang semakin maju dan memberi manfaat kepada industri perkapalan tempatan dalam menguasai kepakaran dalam pembuatan kapal- kapal perang moden dan canggih, sesuai dengan peredaran masa.

nota penulis: lega bila mendengar bahawa kapal ini nanti tidak berkonsepkan ' fitted but not with'.Harapan penulis, at least ASTER 30, digunakan sebagai persenjataan SAM, atau lain-lain tetapi mempunyai jangkauan yang sama dengannya.

kapal stealth Formidable class - Singapura

Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) tidak akan menggunakan kapal Meko A-100 yang menjadi asas kepada Kapal Ronda Generasi Baru (NGPV) untuk membangunkan skuadron Kapal Tempur Pesisir (LCS) sebaliknya, ia menggunakan model baru yang lebih canggih. Sumber pertahanan memberitahu Utusan Malaysia, model baru itu mempunyai reka bentuk halimunan termoden yang setanding dengan keupayaan halimunan kapal friget kelas Delta milik Singapura yang diiktiraf selaku kapal perang tercanggih di rantau ini selain, memiliki kemampuan tempur tiga dimensi yang mantap. Jelasnya, pembinaan LCS daripada model baru tersebut juga akan membolehkan negara menguasai pembuatan kapal perang termoden sekali gus, memenuhi tuntutan pertahanan abad ke-21 yang menekankan kepada ciri-ciri halimunan kerana kerajaan bukan sahaja membeli kapal tersebut tetapi teknologinya sekali.


Courtesy from 

apaajanews

Persembahan Aerobatik 1Malaysia Tarikan Baru LIMA'11

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Feb (Bernama) -- Persembahan aerobatik oleh 1Malaysia Air Display Team menerusi lima pesawat Extra 330 milik syarikat Aero 3 dari Jerman, bakal menjadi tarikan istimewa pada Pameran Udara dan Maritim Antarabangsa Langkawi 2011 (LIMA'11) pada Disember depan.

Panglima Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) Jen Tan Sri Sri Rodzali Daud berkata pesawat-pesawat itu akan diterbangkan oleh juruterbang TUDM sepanjang seminggu penganjuran LIMA'11 mulai 6 hingga 12 Dis nanti.

"Pesawat pertama Aero 3 sudah diterima dan kini sedang menjalani latihan. Kita jangkakan ia akan diterbangkan untuk membuat persembahan pertama sempena Hari Keputeraan Sultan Pahang pada 12 Mac nanti," katanya kepada pemberita selepas pelancaran LIMA'11 oleh Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi di sini Rabu.

Rodzali berkata 1Malaysia Air Display Team, yang merupakan kerjasama industri antara Aero 3 dan TUDM, juga akan menyertai pameran di luar negara selain terbabit dalam persembahan dan pameran di peringkat kebangsaan dan negari.

Beliau berkata untuk permulaan, pesawat itu yang berpangkalan di Pangkalan Udara Sungai Besi, akan dikendalikan oleh juruterbang TUDM.

Rodzali berkata selain itu, penglibatan kali pertama pesawat komersil juga akan menjadi tarikan penganjuran LIMA'11.

"Sehingga kini empat syarikat penerbangan telah memberi persetujuan untuk turut serta dan kita akan cuba bawa untuk pamerkan pesawat-pesawat baru seperti Airbus A380," katanya.

Menurutnya walaupun kumpulan aerobatik Suryakiran dari Tentera Udara India dan Red Arrow Tentera Udara DiRaja United Kingdom tidak dapat menyertai LIMA'11, namun ia tidak akan mengurangkan tarikan LIMA'11 berikutan penyertaan aerobatik dari pasukan China, Australia, Itali, Pakistan, United Kingdom dan Rusia.

"Sukhoi SU-30MKM, MIG-29N,MB-339CM, FA-18D Hornet juga akan turut terlibat membuat persembahan," katanya.

Bagi Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) pula, persembahan demonstrasi melibatkan agensi penguatkuasaan maritim seperti Pasukan Gerakan Marin Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM), Bomba dan Kastam akan menjadi tarikan selain kapal selam TLDM.

"Seperti LIMA09, tahun ini kita akan bawakan juga salah satu kapal selam kita untuk orang ramai melihatnya secara lebih dekat," katanya.

Sehingga kini, katanya sebanyak empat negara telah melahirkan persetujuan untuk turut serta dalam LIMA'11 dan menjangkakan penyertaan itu bertambah dari semasa ke semasa.

"Sehingga kini, empat negara jiran telah bersetuju dengan tujuh buah kapal kesemuanya dan kita harap penyertaan kapal-kapal negara luar akan mencecah hingga 12 buah kesemuanya seperti yang kita terima pada LIMA dua tahun lepas," katanya.

Sementara itu, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pertahanan Datuk Dr Ismail Ahmad berkata sehingga kini, sebanyak 65 penyertaan diterima dan dijangka mencapai 90 peratus pada akhir September nanti.

Katanya LIMA'11 dijangka yang terbaik penganjurannya dengan kerjasama kali pertama daripada agensi komersil termasuk Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia (MATRADE) dan Lembaga Kemajuan Perindustrian Malaysia (MIDA).

"LIMA'11 menjangka menarik 500 syarikat dan lebih 50 ribu pengunjung dan pelabur. Sehingga kini, 31 buah negara telah bersetuju untuk turut serta yang pastinya akan memberi impak yang besar kepada negara," katanya.

Ismail berkata LIMA'11 hanya akan dibuka kepada delegasi dan pelawat perdagangan dari 6 hingga 8 Dis manakala 9 hingga 10 Dis dibuka untuk pelawat awam.

Pameran akan diadakan di Dewan Pameran Antarabangsa Mahsuri (MIEC) dari 10 hingga 5 petang dengan bayaran tiket RM10 seorang, kadar yang sama pada LIMA09 " katanya.

Karnival Pelancongan LIMA'11 di Awana Porto Malai pula akan dibuka dari 10 hingga 12 tengah malam.

-- BERNAMA

Lima '11 to draw greater interest and participation

NST 2011/02/17

This year's Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima) exhibition is expected to attract 500 companies and more than 50,000 trade and public visitors from all over the world.Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said to date, nearly 70 per cent of available floor space had been taken up, with 31 countries confirming participation.
"This reflects a substantial increase in interest from the maritime and aerospace industry in Malaysia and the region," he said at the launch of Lima '11 at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday.
More than 500 guests, including ambassadors, high commissioners and members of the armed forces, were present.
"Asia is widely recognised as a major growth region for the maritime and aerospace industry over the next 10 to 15 years. The country is gearing itself to be a major hub for several sectors," said Zahid.
"This includes maintenance, repair and overhaul, aerospace components manufacturing, commercial and corporate aviation and commercial shipbuilding."
He said to achieve a more balanced portfolio at Lima '11, commercial aviation and shipbuilding aspects had been added to the exhibition.
"By opening the exhibition to the commercial sector, Lima will provide more opportunities for companies to tap into this lucrative market."

The Defence Ministry will also collaborate with relevant ministries and government agencies to ensure the successful adoption of this new initiative.
One of the major attractions of this year's event is the Airbus A400M airlifter, which makes its debut.
The government had ordered four of the powerful aircraft to supplement the Royal Malaysian Air Force's fleet of 15 Hercules C-130s several exhibitions ago.
Zahid also witnessed the signing of deals for the participation of 15 major aerospace and maritime companies at Lima '11. They include Rolls Royce, Rostech of Russia, Fincantieri of Italy and EADS, the parent company of Airbus.
"So far, seven ships from four countries are confirmed to be attending in December. The Royal Malaysian Navy will also be showing about 30 vessels, including one of its submarines.
"The 1Malaysia Air Display Team will also be making its debut with the German-made Extra 330, an aerobatic monoplane."

Lumut Naval Town, Malaysia: Lima 2011

Lumut Naval Town, Malaysia: Lima 2011

Lima 2011

By K. ASHRAF KAMMED
ashkam@thestar.com.my

Commercial aviation and shipbuilding segments will be added to the eleventh session of the Langkawi International Mari­time and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima ’11) show later this year, the Defence Minister said.
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said segments of commercial and corporate aviation, commercial shipbuilding, maintenance, repair and overhaul and airport equipment and services would be re-introduced at this year’s exhibition.
“The segments are in line with expectations that Asia will lead global traffic by 2028. The exhibition for the commercial sector will provide more opportunities for companies to tap this lucrative market,” he said at the Lima ’11 launch at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre here yesterday.
The exhibition will be held from Dec 6 to 10 in Pulau Langkawi.
Among the major attractions at this year’s show are the new Airbus A400M Airlifter aircraft, four of which are expected to supplement the RMAF fleet of 15 Hercules C-130s by 2015.
Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Ismail Ahmad said this year’s Lima show was expected to attract about 500 companies and more than 50,000 visitors and investors from 31 countries.
RMAF chief Gen Datuk Rodzali Daud said visitors would be treated to a display by the 1Malaysia Air Display Team comprising five Extra-330 aircraft operated by the Aero 3 company of Germany.
Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said the navy would show off one of its submarines

SLEP KD KASTURI

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 | From malaysian defence of marhalim Abas

The SLEP for the Kasturi which was first announced publicly at Lima 2007 has finally been given the go ahead. It was supposed to start last year but as the RMN chief stated in his New Year Message (2009) he was dismayed by the decision to defer the project.
The project is contracted for almost a billion ringgit for two ships, which are already more than 25 years old. I guess it will be faster to repair these tired ships rather than try to spend the time to persuade the powers that be that we need new ships and a lot of them ASAP!
I am not being cynical but I hazard to guess the contract signing will be done at Lima 2009 next November and with the “signing” the business done at the show has gone up by almost one billion.
As I mentioned before the SLEP should have been done years ago to validate the systems meant for the Kedah class. But we chose the long and unprofitable route….
 

Boustead Unit Gets RM 703.823 Million Contract From Defence Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) — Boustead Holdings Bhd has been awarded a contract worth RM703.823 million from the Defence Ministry to undertake the Service Life Extension Programme of Kasturi Class Corvettes.

SGPV and opposition statements – Dzirhan Mahadzir

Unsurprisingly the recent announcement regarding the Second Generation Patrol Vessel program has the DAP up in arms (though noticeably its PR colleagues in PAS and PKR have been fairly quiet on it or maybe I missed something somewhere).
I do find it amusing that DAP member Liew Chin Tong said the ships would be better built overseas as it would be cheaper but provided no facts on it and at the same time alienates the people of Lumut where the ships would be built, and there I thought Pakatan Rakyat wanted to win back Perak. I actually wonder if the ships were to be built in Selangor, Kedah, Kelantan or Penang, would Liew still recommend the ships be built overseas?
Meanwhile DAP MP’s Tony Pua has put out a statement on the purchase of 6 offshore patrol vessels, Pua’s assertions though, particularly in regard to similar vessels comparison are fairly misleading to those unfamiliar with defence issues but which a number of people are likely to buy wholesale.
Before going into that sphere though, Pua’s assertion that the Ministry of Defence has a practice to award contracts before well before the terms of contract has been finalized should be addressed. The problem in this is that Pua confuses a Letter of Intent as in regard to the AV8 AFV and OPV announcements as to an actual contract.
An LOI is actually a document outlining a preliminary agreement between two parties before the actual contract is finalized and an official notification that the two parties are negotiating. In most cases it is also to clarify key points for complex deals and to provide safeguards for both parties if neither can agree on the final terms of the contract, and mostly it is non-binding in contrast to a contract.
A potential value is announced by the government in an LOI for various reasons however it often is not the actual value when the contract occurs, particularly in regard to complex arms purchases. The LOI value is actually an indication of how high the ceiling value of the contract will be provided that the company meets all that the government requires or specifies in terms both in terms of technical and delivery requirements and also if the company offers additional services, equipment etc to the government which the government had not considered in the deal but would like to also include in the deal since the company is offering it.
Basically the government is telling the company that is has X amount of money for the deal provided the company meets all that it wants and if possible offers more, but in most cases this never happens, the company naturally has it’s own idea as to what it will for provide for a particular amount and the result is both the government and company will then negotiate down to a deal satisfactory to both parties.
The ceiling value is also there so that for the government, it can allocate and plan accordingly for the future as such negotiations may take months so in essence it is necessary for the government to plan based on the highest possible cost though in actuality this would not occur and the contract price would be less. The ceiling value is also necessary for the company in the contract so that it can show to its shareholders, financiers and investors that it has a potential deal valued at such an amount in the works.
In the past, under previous administrations, one of the most common complaints of defence companies was that the Malaysian government often would not give any indications publicly of how much a defence deal was potentially worth, which made it hard for companies to justify their efforts to shareholders and investors and also obtain financial backing.
Occasionally companies would not be told of the ceiling value but only the requirements and as a result would submit something which met the requirements but be above what the government was willing to pay. Setting a ceiling value offers the company a figure to work around with during the negotiations to meet the potential contract.
Now Pua’s analysis of ship prices is very much the approach of those unfamiliar with the defence field, namely to look on the internet for news reports of contracts on similar type ships and then contrast prices, unfortunately it doesn’t quite work that way for defence contracts for several reasons, first off, the Second Generation Patrol Vessel is a type known as a Corvette warship, however corvette vessels range in weight from 500 tons to slightly above 2000 tons, so in Pua’s case some of the warships he compares are less in tonnage and size than the SGPV’s planned 2,200 tons and 99m length and in the case of the Greek Super Vita, or Roussen class, he has got the comparison wrong as the Roussen class is actually a Fast Attack Craft of 580 tons and 62m in length, so it’s like comparing a mini-Cooper to a 4x4 WD in price.
Of course, naturally people will say why not divide the price by tonnage for comparison but again this is not possible for three factors, firstly, there key differences to ships even if of similar size and tonnage due to the type of equipment they mount such as weapons, electronics, engines etc and their design along with construction material, all of which makes substantial differences to the price.
Secondly, is the time of the ships were contracted for, defence prices are not static prices, and citing prices for ships contracts 5 years or more ago do not reflect current prices. Finally a contract for a ship or ships is not just for the ships alone but also maintenance, support, training and delivery, hence if you decided to forgo maintenance, support and training options the cost would be lower, a slower construction/delivery schedule could result, depending on the negotiations, being cheaper or costing more in the fact that you have a series of lower payments but adds up to more in the end, pretty much like loans or hire-purchase.
In all Pua’s ship price comparisons, it all falls foul of the first and second factors so much that it makes the third factor pretty much moot. Morever his statement that the US built its LCS for at a budget US$300 million is wrong, the US may have budgeted such but there had been warnings that the US was too overoptimistic on the price which eventually ended up costing US$637 million and US$704 million respectively for each of the two different design initial ships.

 Indonesia spend 3% of GDP, Singapore 4.9%, Thailand 1.8%, Malaysia 2%. SIngapore even has a domestic supplier. Indonesia has 2 subs and planning to buy more in 2011, Singapore have subs since 1995 (6 of them), Thais are looking into purchasing subs this year as well.

Model	Type	Ton	Dimen	Armament (plus associated sensors for weapons)	Additonal	Main role	Price USD (M) / ship
SGPV	Corvette/light frigate class	2,200T	99m ,	76mm main gun, possible 20mm/30mm cannons, Anti-Ship Missile, Anti-Air Missile, Anti-Submarine Weapons	helipad/hangar for ASW helo	Frontline Warship for Malaysian waters plus EEZ	$329
Ireland Roisin class	Offshore Patrol Vessel	1700t	78.9m	76mm Main Gun, 2 .50 cal machineguns, 4 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Guns	no helo deck/hangar.	EEZ patrolling, Search and Rescue, Maritime enforcement	$34
German K130 Braunschweig class	Corvette	1840t	89m.	: 76mm Main Gun, 2 27mm cannons,  RBS-15 anti-ship missile, Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) anti-air missile, minelaying	helideck for naval helicopters but hangar only large enough for 2 UAV	Anti-surface warfare ship designed to operate beyond German waters together with Coalition fleet	$185
New Zealand Protector class:,	Offshore Patrol Vessel	1900t,	85m.	25mm Naval cannon, 2 x.50cal MGs	helideck and hangar for Super Seasprite helo with torpedo, bomb or depth charge.	Maritime enforcement, EEZ patrolling, limited wartime role.	$70.5
Israeli Saar V class	Corvette	1275t	85.6m	25mm Phalanx Close in Weapons Systems, Barak anti-air missile, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, anti-submarine torpedoes	helicopter hangar and helipad.	Frontline warship for employment within Israeli waters	$260
Greek Roussen class (Super Vita class):	Fast Attack Craft	580t	62m	76mm main gun, 2 30mm cannons, Exocet Anti-ship Missile, RAM anti-air missile	, no helo/helipad	Fast attack crafT	$ 108

Defence cost not exorbitant

A lack of understanding on emerging defence needs is among the factors causing a misconception over defence-related purchases announced by the Government.
Former Royal Malaysian Navy armada systems head Admiral (Rtd) Abdul Rahim Jaafar said the issue became more complicated when some felt that such purchases were a waste of public funds.
“Most people do not understand because they are not in this line. Whether the price is reasonable or not depends on the equipment and weapons installed.
“The latest equipment for warships are pricey, especially if they are purchased from another country,” he said yesterday.
He was commenting on DAP Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua’s allegation in a local news portal that RM6bil to build six Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) was 870% more expensive than what was paid by other countries for similar vessels.
Abdul Rahim said making comparisons with other countries would be difficult as the real cost may not be included, such as the Government Full Expenditure (GFE).
He said Malaysians should take Singapore as an example whereby it was willing to allocate a large amount of expenditure to ensure the country’s defence system was ready for challenges in the new millennium.
For Malaysia, stepping up the capability of LCS would not only protect the country from various threats such as piracy, violence and territorial disputes but also natural resources like oil fields.
Meanwhile, National Defence University of Malaysia centre for defence and international security studies director Assoc Prof Lt-Kol Ahmad Ghazali Abu Hassan said the Government’s purchase price could not be evaluated at a glance because various aspects were involved.
“We cannot say whether the buy is worth it or not because we don’t know what the ship is equipped with.
“If it’s furnished with sophisticated equipment, it will definitely cost more.
“We need to look at the package selected, including training and more,” he said.
Ahmad Ghazali said buying the LCS was a smart move as the country could not be complacent about its defence system.
He added that the system must always be improved by taking into account challenges that might arise in the future

MP’s allegations over ‘high cost’ of ships

Defence analysts have rubbished allegations by an opposition MP that the Government’s move to procure six Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) costing RM6bil, costs 870% more than what other countries paid for similar ships.
Defence and security analyst Dzirhan Mahadzir said the comparison made by DAP’s Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua in a local news portal was based on different ships.
“The government amount is within a reasonable estimate of how much it will cost with the capabilities of the SGPV-LCS (Second Generation Patrol Vessel-Littoral Combat Ships),” he said yesterday when asked to comment on Pua’s statement on the website.

Sophisticated machine: A concept model of an SGPV displayed by Boustead at Lima 2009. Defence analysts say the high cost in procuring the six ships was rational. — Photo courtesy of Dzirhan Mahadzir

Sharing a similar view, Asian Defence Journal editor M. Ghazemy Mahmud said the high cost in procuring the six LCS was rational, taking into consideration the capability and sophistication of the ships.
“Although the vessels were based on the corvette design, they are known as LCS and the equipment is far more sophisticated, capable than and superior to the earlier six Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), hence the higher cost,” he said.
Ghazemy said due to the complicated and complex nature of building the naval ship, it was easy to be confused over the actual cost and type of naval ships.
“The figure (RM6bil) is standard ballpark figure in the naval ship building industry. Only those in the industry can understand the complex nature of naval ship-building,” he said.
He said the procurement was part of an overall programme planned more than a decade ago where the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) wanted to built 27 corvette-type warships to replace the British-made patrol vessels bought in the 1960s and 1970s.
On the issue of the purchase of the vessels not being made through competitive bidding compared to other developed countries, Dzirhan said Pua had got the facts wrong.
Dzirhan, a correspondent for Jane’s Defence Weekly, said RMN chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar had earlier said the ships would be built by the Boustead Naval Shipyard, in collaboration with one of the six overseas shipyards which was shortlisted.
“The RMN requested for quotations and proposals solicited from foreign companies at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aero­space Exhibition in 2009.
“In fact, this fact had been reported several times since then, and the Government was looking at the various foreign proposals.
“Also, similar examinations of quotations and proposals were being conducted on the ships’ weapon systems, radar, electronic equipment and sensors, all of which would be sourced from various foreign suppliers,” he added.
He said however, all these were conducted behind closed-doors, “not just because the Government wants it so, but also because the companies do not want disclosure of their proposals and offer prices to be available to their competitors.”
Dzirhan said the experience in building the ships and the transfer of technology and expertise would allow the local defence industry to develop capabilities to meet the Government’s goal of self-sufficiency in defence.

Zahid ready to be probed over RM6bil-vessels purchase

LUMUT: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is willing to be investigated if there are indeed elements of fraud and corruption in the Government's decision to procure six Second Generation Patrol Vessel-Littoral Combat Ships (SGPV-LCS) at a cost of RM6bil.
He said opposition MP Tony Pua should come forward and provide evidence to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to allow the commission carry out an investigation on the matter.
"What is he so afraid of? Please give whatever evidence (you have) to the MACC."
"I'm ready to be investigated, my officers are also ready to be investigated if there are any irregularities in the procurement," he told reporters after a working visit to the Boustead Naval Dockyard here on Monday.
Dr Ahmad Zahid said he would provide a full answer in the next Parliament sitting about Pua's allegation that the Government was buying the six SGPV-LCS at a cost 870% more than that paid by other countries for similar ships.
He said the allegation made by the DAP MP was politically motivated.
"I would like to remind the DAP and other opposition parties not to politicise the country's defence and security."
"We can differ in our opinion but do not ‘spin’ the country's defence and security," he said.
Bernama had quoted a MACC source as saying that the commission was waiting for Pua to come forward with facts to support his allegations so an investigation could be carried out.
However, the DAP national publicity secretary said filling a report with the commission would be irrelevant as he merely wanted the Minister to justify the purchase.
A defence analyst with Asian Defence Journal was recently reported as defending the Government by saying that the figure of RM6bil was a standard ballpark figure in the naval ship building industry.
The analyst added that the high cost of procuring the six SGPV-LCS was rational, taking into consideration the capability and sophistication of the ships

NGV Tech to build ships for RMN

Shipbuilder NGV Tech Sdn Bhd is collaborating with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd (DSME) to construct two 75.9-metre training-cum-patrol vessels for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).

"In the period of 24 months, we will collaborate to design, build and deliver the naval vessels," NGV Tech Executive Chairman Datuk Zulkifli Shariff told reporters after the contract signing ceremony here today.

"DSME will do the retail design; the vessel blocks will be transported to Malaysia and we will start joining it together at our 24-hectare shipyard in Sijangkang," he added.

NGV Tech builds about 40 ships annually, generating about RM500 million in revenue.

Zulkifli said the company had previously built and delivered naval vessels for foreign countries but the new units were bigger and more elaborate and sophisticated in design and capabilities.

"This will be our maiden project with the RMN. And with our local manpower and experience to be derived from DSME, we are confident that we will produce superb marine vessels for them," he said.

He also revealed that both vessels would be worth about RM150 million to RM180 million each depending on the negotiation outcomes.

Meanwhile, NGV Tech has also offered DSME to design the Multi Role Support Ship (MRSS) which the RMN has a need as well.
"We will start the retail design as per the requirements of the RMN and once orders have been confirmed, we can start building immediately," he said.

Currently, the company is in talks with other potential MRSS buyers, namely Nigeria and Egypt.

"By doing the design first, we can save about 20 months as designing this kind of vessels is time consuming, especially when MRSS is a large vessel which is 157 metres in length," he said.

He added, the MRSS could cost potential buyers about RM1.2 billion to RM1.3 billion each. Present at the ceremony today were former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed and DSME President and Chief Executive Officer Nam Sang-Tae.

Nam said the deal with NGV Tech was the first of its kind for DSME. "I think this is a good starting point for us although we do not see any significant impact in the near term," he said, expecting more collaborations with NGV Tech in future

Publish NST 14/12/2010

BNS may start work on patrol vessels next year

THE construction of six patrol vessels by Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC), a maritime engineering and defence-related services provider, may only begin as early as the fourth quarter of next year.
Analysts estimate that it can easily take another year before BHIC’s letter of intent (LOI) is firmed up and construction of the patrol vessels begin.
“This is as seen with the company’s Scorpene service job, which took a year for the LOI to be firmed up via the letter of award,” ECM Libra said in a research report.

According to HwangDBS Vickers Research, the six second-generation patrol vessels will be built at BHIC’s Lumut shipyard, which is currently 50% utilised.

BHIC received a LOI from the local Defence Ministry to construct six second-generation patrol vessels with combatant capabilities.
In its filing with Bursa Malaysia on Monday, the company says its associate company, Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (BN Shipyard), received the letter dated Oct 15. It adds that the value and duration of the project are to be negotiated with the Government.
However, AmResearch Sdn Bhd says the value of the six new patrol vessels can reach RM8bil, based on a 20% mark-up from the first batch’s price tag of RM6.7bil.
“We understand that the letter of award will be despatched over the next four to six months after the price has been finalised,” it says.
ECM Libra adds that the new order for six patrol vessels with combatant capabilities, littoral combatant ships, has more technical specifications than the first-generation batch which amounted to some RM1bil per vessel.
“We believe per unit cost should be higher. Assuming a value of RM1.2bil per vessel, the contract will provide BN Shipyard with an RM7.2bil orderbook that will likely last it five to seven years,” it adds.
The recent contract, which has been long awaited, is part of a privatisation agreement with the Government for the construction of 27 units of patrol vessels, where six have been completed.
In 1998, BN Shipyard was awarded a contract to construct and deliver six patrol vessels to the Royal Malaysian Navy. The first two were delivered in 2006, followed by two more in 2009. The first two are being used to patrol the waters off Sabah and Sarawak while the third and fourth patrol vessels are guarding the east coast of the peninsula.
According to the BHIC’s 2009 annual report, the remaining two patrol vessels were launched in November 2008 and July last year respectively.
HwangDBS Vickers Research says the second-generation patrol vessels will be built at BHIC’s Lumut shipyard, which is currently 50% utilised. However, AmResearch estimates that 30% of BN Shipyard’s contract will be undertaken by BHIC’s Penang shipyard (Jerejak).
AmResearch has upgraded its call on the stock from a “hold” to “buy” with raised fair value of RM5.50 per share by removing the 20% discount to its unchanged sum-of-parts valuation of RM5.50 per share.
“Our fair value implies a financial year 2011 (FY11) forecast PE (price/earnings) of 10 times. The stock currently trades at an attractive FY11 forecast PE of eight times, which is a bargain for the sole military yard in the country with massive order book prospects,” it said.
BHIC was awarded a contract worth some RM1.3bil by the government to service the two Royal Malaysian Navy Prime Minister-class Scorpene submarines in August.
The contract was given to its subsidiary, Boustead DCNS Naval Corp Sdn Bhd, a joint venture with DCNS SA, a French defence company, and was effective for a period ending Nov 30, 2015.
The contract differed in value from the original letter of intent of RM600mil dated June 4, 2009 due to the inclusion of a full submarine integrated logistics support package.
AmResearch points out that the group’s earnings track record has disappointed in the past year and it maintains FY10 to FY12 forecast earnings pending a significant quarterly earnings improvement and the actual award of the new patrol vessels contract.
For the six months ended June 30, BHIC’s net profit was down 4% to RM31.5mil as a result of cost escalations due to delays in completing certain shipbuilding projects, coupled with reduced contribution from associates. Revenue fell 18% to RM192.9mil from a year ago.
“But the LOI indicates a new flow of awards is likely to gather momentum, which could catalyse a re-rating on the stock,” it adds.
Other potential contracts in the pipeline include new maintenance contracts for the first two patrol vessels, which were delivered in 2006, potentially worth up to RM60mil per annum, and two patrol vessels, worth RM500mil each, for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
This is on top of the RM130.7mil contract secured by BHIC from the Government to design, construct and commission 10 units of fast interceptor craft for MMEA.

A war that can be won BEHIND THE HEADLINES WITH BUNN NAGARA Malaysia and South Korea have shown the world how to tackle pirates.

MALAYSIAN naval commandos did well in freeing 23 crew members from a ship hijacked by Somali pirates late on Thursday night.
The Malaysian-flagged oil tanker MT Bunga Laurel was in the Gulf of Aden to transport RM30mil of oil to Singapore. Malaysian naval forces were also in the area to help in shipping security.
After the navy had escorted the Bunga Laurel into safer waters in the gulf and left, the pirates struck. They boarded the tanker with pistols and assault rifles, but the crew scrambled and sent out a distress call.
Within two hours the Malaysian navy’s special forces returned, shot three pirates, overpowered the rest and released the crew. By early Friday morning seven pirates were captured, with no crew members or rescue personnel injured.

The South Korean cargo ship Samho Jewelry was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea on Jan 15. It was some 700 nautical miles from the Somali coast, once considered safe international waters.
A South Korean naval destroyer followed the hijacked vessel for several days before a special forces team was sent to rescue the 21 crew members. A pirate injured the ship’s captain, but in return eight pirates were killed and all the crew and rescue team were safe.

Strong message to pirates - Dont Mess With PASKAL

Saturday January 22, 2011

PETALING JAYA: Quick action by the Royal Malaysian Navy’s elite team in rescuing MT Bunga Laurel will send a strong message of deterrence to pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
Maritime Institute of Malaysia senior fellow Nazery Khalid said the action by the Pasukan Khas Laut (Paskal) proved Malaysia’s resolve in safeguarding its maritime interests and its commitment to fighting piracy.
“It will send a strong message to pirates that their crime will be met with a decisive response,” he said.
“The incident also highlights the need for shipowners to exercise caution when sailing in the Gulf of Aden.

Under control: The commandos watching over the Somali pirates.

“Whenever possible, merchant ships should adopt a safety-in-numbers approach by travelling in convoys and taking evasive manoeuvres to avoid boats that appear hostile,” said Nazery, adding that it would be impossible for the naval force to protect the entire Gulf area from pirate attacks.
Shipowners, he added, should also ensure their vessels were equipped with a security alert system to enable communication with naval forces on patrol in times of distress.
An official with the London-based International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said, prior to any operation, the rescue team should first ensure the ship’s crew was safe before boarding the vessel.
“In this case, I believe the crew had already locked themselves in a citadel or a room where they could survive for three to four days. If the crew was already held captive, any drastic move by the authorities would have put their lives at risk.
“From what has been reported, I believe the crew of the Malaysian chemical tanker had already locked themselves in a room,” he told The Star yesterday.
The official said there were similar rescue operations last year.
According to the IMB website, four vessels had been hijacked this year alone. Thirty-one vessels are still being held by Somali pirates.
The Gulf of Aden and Red Sea have been identified as piracy hotspots.
Pirates firing automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades would attempt to board and hijack the vessels for a ransom.

Najib commends Navy team for heroic rescue

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak congratulated the Royal Malaysian Navy on its success in rescuing a Malaysian chemical tanker, saying Malaysia was studying international laws on how to deal with detained pirates.
The Prime Minister said: “We will determine what we should do (with the pirates); whether we are going to bring them here to be tried or take any other appropriate action.”
Speaking to reporters after launching the 1Malaysia Youth Fund here yesterday, Najib said: “I am proud of the success. They had acted efficiently and demonstrated their bravery in rescuing the tanker.”
The navy’s elite team Pasukan Khas Laut (Paskal) recorded a victory when it foiled an attempted hijack by Somali pirates on the MT Bunga Laurel in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday.
Commandos on board the navy’s auxiliary ship Bunga Mas 5, headed by Komander Mohd Nazri Sharif, saved the tanker that was headed for Singapore in the nick of time.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also congratulated the commandos for a job well done

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ROYAL MALAYSIA NAVY commandos foil hijack attempt in Gulf of Aden

22 Jan 2011 from Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy has foiled an attempted hijacking by Somali pirates on the MT Bunga Laurel, a Malaysian chemical tanker, in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday.
Commandos from the navy’s elite team Pasukan Khas Laut (Paskal) on board the navy’s auxiliary ship Bunga Mas 5, headed by Komander Nazri Sharif, arrived in time to save the tanker that was heading for Singapore.
A total of 18 pirates, who were involved in the attack, surrendered. Seven pirates were on board Bunga Laurel while 11 were aboard their mothership.
The tanker, laden with lubricating oil and ethylene dichloride, was attacked by the pirates about 300 nautical miles (555km) east of Oman at 11.40pm.

Ragtag arsenal: Some weapons and ammunition seized from the Somali pirates.

The commandos’ swift action prevented the Malaysian International Shipping Corporation (MISC) from losing the cargo worth an estimated RM30mil, and saved 23 Filipino crew members on board the vessel.
Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said Bunga Mas 5 had just completed the task of escorting the tanker and another MISC liquefied natural gas carrier, MT Seri Balhaf, bound for Fujairah, to a safe zone called Easton 4 in the gulf.
“MISC Emergency Reporting Centre (ERC) received a security emergency indication at about 11.37pm from MT Bunga Laurel. MISC called Bunga Laurel by phone but there were no response from the vessel,” said Adm Abdul Aziz.
“At exactly 11.40pm, Bunga Mas 5 called MISC ERC to report that Bunga Laurel had been attacked and pirates were attempting to board the ship by using skiffs. A suspected mothership was also reported in the vicinity.
“The 23 crewmen managed to assemble in the citadel (engine room). All lights were switched off and the main engines disabled,” he said, adding that the pirates’ attempt to barge into the citadel failed.
The commando team in two boats, led by Lt-Komander Maznan Said and Lt Noor Asri Roslan, were dispatched from Bunga Mas 5, located 14 nautical miles (25.9km) away, at 1.20am.
At the same time, the navy’s Fennec attack helicopter piloted by Lt Jason Solomon John provided reconnaissance and aerial cover.
Gunshots were exchanged between the pirates from the Bunga Laurel and snipers from the Bunga Mas 5 and helicopter. The pirates’ mothership attempted to move closer to Bunga Laurel but was thwarted.
Eventually, after taking heavy fire from Bunga Mas 5 and the helicopter, the pirates decided to surrender via radio.
All the pirates were captured. Three pirates suffered injuries from gunshots or splinters and given first aid, but no Malaysians were injured.

Navy Day 2010 - 27 April 2010

DSA 2010 - 19-22 APRIL

Again this year i will be the visiting exhibitors as requested by my good friends from ATLAS @atlas elektronik GmBh , Dr Heino Dobiasch.
Unfortunately due to volcano dust from Iceland, Dr Dobiasch was unable to attend on time, but few days delayed.There are almost two-thirds of Europe's flights were canceled .(about 16,000 of Europe's usual 28,000 daily flights and the volcano was costing the industry at least $200 million a day).

Anyway, i met Mr WOLFGANG HEUER, to my surprise he was in MALAYSIA.

Few Pic for good old times.

More information and photos will be uploaded.

HISTORY OF NAVY

The Romans were born as shepherds and farmers, but soon, after the enlargement of their domination during the Republican age, Rome collided with the greatest commercial and naval potency known in the Mediterranean sea till then: Carthage.
In 260 b.C. Rome fought its first naval battle: nearby Mylae (present-day Milazzo), the Carthaginian fleet, in spite of hundreds of years of experience, was defeated by the Roman navy, thanks to a new instrument that would make Rome the master of the Mediterranean during the following centuries: the corvus.
The victory at Cape Mylae let consul Gaius Duilius celebrate the first naval triumph in the history of Rome. The consul himself was honoured in the forum with a columna rostrata, decorated with the rostrums of captured hostile ships.
During the following centuries, Rome fought many other naval battles, with alternating success; some of them were historically fundamental, like the Battel of Actium (considered the last naval battle of Antiquity), others not at all.
For many centuries the Mediterranean Sea has been considered, rightfully, a “Roman lake”, rechristened “mare nostrum”.
The Roman navy was also employed during the Macedonian wars, assisted by the Rhodian and Pergamene fleets.
With the coming of the Vandals, for the first time the Roman navy, largely abandoned during the V century, found an opponent that proved itself to be even better. In 458, emperor Majorian re-organized and re-armed two fleets, probably the classis Misenensis and the classis Ravennatis, but his big navy was destroyed during the African invasion, by the hand of Spanish traitors.
In 469 there had been the last and hugest naval operation of Antiquity: under the command of general Basiliscus, the combined fleets of Western and Easterne Empire attacked the Vandals: the Romans had the victory close, when the Vandals destroyed the adverse fleet with a night sortie. The Romans were born as shepherds and farmers, but soon, after the enlargement of their domination during the Republican age, Rome collided with the greatest commercial and naval potency known in the Mediterranean.

Safinas Joy - saffiyah

Safinas, was working for us for the past 6 years? and she a tough account holder..dont u ever think of drawing money for yourself...as the owner!!!!
She been waiting for this very moment, even due for 12 days..holding the baby in her arms. As the eldest girl in the family, she bypassed by two younger sister, thanks to Almighty the youngest still want to pursue her diploma.After photo taking, and chit chating, we were sreved by her mother the asam pedas, sayur kobis and ikan masin , prepared by famous cook , Adik in the house.

weddings, newborn and tetamu...

12 march 2010..3 wedding and 1 newborn.
Faridah and harris shah my ex staff, CPo zul son, Zul was my ex staff in Labuan and Kdr Ir Salim son. Salim is my neighbour.

What is wedding to us now? Its a place to feel old because they are not your friends but your friends children. But its nice to be there to meet friends.

In Pasir panjang, off course the crowd is ADT staff , and we enjoyed (i believe) to see each others. After the calculation we discover that Mr SAW SOO KEONG was never there for anybody wedding, even his staff. Now SAW that something you have to explain!!
BASRI as usual will be the first to arrived as he want to eat freash food and nasi panas. his time is about 1130-1200..never late. The regular faces is Faiz, Mokhtar, Azim( he have to, he is photographer now), basri and Aida. Its always a joy to be with them.

IR SALIM's son wedding to me surprisingly is luxury, grand and reddish. There are two session, day and night, both attended by lots. I met Kdr Asri and wife, we sat together in VIP table and went to see Salim wife who is having terrible headache.

From there we went to Chif Zul house in teluk Rubiah and having a typical kelantanese wedding style. Simple, lots of people and gulai kawah. I end up eat another plate of rice...GULAI KAWAH!!!

Since there a lot of old friend and relative around Manjung for wedding,we having MEE KARI TULANG at my house on the evening untill night. The youngster came for AF Show, and end up to karoeke. Visitors from UIA, KL, Grik and regular girls and boys..

Today 14 march 2010
Went to visit safinas and her newborns, Safiyyah.Little girl with a lot of hair. Its must be a joy for Zainal, the father after being a groom at 40s.

The picture tells all.

Terror attacks planned at Selat Melaka

Singapore says terror attacks planned on oil tankers
AFP

SINGAPORE (AFP) - – An unidentified terrorist group is planning attacks against oil tankers in the Malacca Strait, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, the Singapore Navy and a shipping association said Thursday.

The Singapore Shipping Association said it had received an advisory from the Singapore Navy Information Fusion Centre about "an indication that a terrorist group is planning attacks on oil tankers in the Malacca Strait."

It said "this does not preclude possible attacks on other large vessels with dangerous cargo."

"The terrorists' intent is probably to achieve widespread publicity and showcase that it remains a viable group," the navy said in its advisory.

It reminded shipping operators that the militants could use smaller vessels such as dinghies and speedboats to attack oil tankers.

second submarine will arrive in June 2010

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 12 — Malaysia’s second submarine, KD Tun Abdul Razak, is expected to arrive at the Royal Malaysia Navy (RMN) base in Sepanggar Bay here in early June.

RMN Submarine Commander First Admiral Mohammad Rosland Omar said the Scorpene submarine was currently undergoing second phase trials carried out by its Spanish manufacturer Navatia in waters off Cartagena in Spain.

“The journey home is expected to take two months. Come June, we will have two submarines here,” he told reporters after a RMV region two naval base’s Quality Day at Sepanggar Bay here today.

Malaysia’s first submarine, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman (KD TAR) arrived at the Lumut naval base from Toulon, France in early Sept 5 last year before it was stationed at the Sepanggar naval base on Sept 17.

Mohd Rosland said more RMN personnel would be trained to man both submarines to meet RMN future needs.

RMN Region II commander First Admiral Anuwi Hassan said the operations and programmes of both submarines for the year and next year had been laid out. On challenges facing RMN, he said among them were operating aging vessels but RMN was able to put 70 per cent of them in service.

“Anyway, they are not too old to operate. They have not exceeded their life span, but the cost of maintaining them is staggering. But we are able to repair the breakdowns and put them in service.

“We hope to acquire new assets to back up the present fleet under the 10th Malaysia Plan,” he added. — Bernama

Kejayaan SELWA :TLDM tingkat pengambilan anggota wanita

Oleh AMIZUL TUNIZAR AHMAD TERMIZI
utusanperak@utusan.com.my

LUMUT 15 Jan. - Bermula tahun ini, Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) akan meningkatkan kuota pengambilan anggota wanitanya daripada empat kepada lapan peratus.

Panglima Tentera Laut, Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar berkata, langkah itu dibuat selepas mengambil kira sumbangan dan kepentingan wanita dalam perkhidmatan TLDM dan ia bakal memberikan peluang kepada anggota wanita untuk memperkembangkan kerjaya mereka.

Katanya, statistik terkini menunjukkan terdapat seramai 1,104 anggota wanita terdiri daripada 147 pegawai dan 957 lain-lain pangkat (LLP) dan ia bersamaan dengan 6.13 peratus kekuatan keseluruhan TLDM.

"TLDM tidak mengamalkan sebarang bentuk pilih kasih atau diskriminasi jantina dalam aspek pengurusan sumber manusia malah kita mengamalkan konsep orang yang tepat untuk pekerjaan yang tepat.

"Saya percaya kehadiran wanita dalam TLDM boleh melengkapkan pasukan dan boleh menyumbang ke arah pembangunan TLDM yang seimbang," katanya semasa berucap merasmikan Kem Wanita TLDM 2010 di pangkalan TLDM di sini hari ini.

Ketika ini pangkat tertinggi disandang oleh wanita dalam TLDM ialah komander dengan tujuh orang memegang pangkat itu.

Kebanyakan anggota wanita berkhidmat di pangkalan TLDM dan setakat ini, hanya empat pegawai iaitu masing-masing dua orang ditugaskan di dalam kapal iaitu KD Pahang dan KD Perak.

Menurut Abdul Aziz, TLDM sentiasa menghargai sumbangan yang dicurahkan oleh anggota wanita dan ia dapat dilihat pada bilangan anggota wanita yang dinaikkan pangkat pada sepanjang 2009.

Walaupun jumlahnya kecil kata beliau, anggota wanita TLDM berani mengorak langkah untuk menjadi cemerlang setaraf dengan anggota lelaki.

"Seramai 13 pegawai wanita dan 106 LLP wanita telah dinaikkan pangkat sepanjang 2009 dan ia merupakan 4.9 peratus daripada jumlah keseluruhan 2,430 anggota TLDM yang dinaikkan pangkat pada 2009.

"Pada tahun sama, seramai 190 anggota wanita juga dihantar berkursus di dalam dan luar negara iaitu sebanyak tiga peratus daripada jumlah 6,270 anggota yang dihantar berkursus," ujarnya.

Beliau memberitahu, sejajar dengan peningkatan anggota wanita yang berterusan, TLDM telah menubuhkan Sel Wanita pada 1 Mei 2009 dengan tujuan menjaga kebajikan wanita termasuk pembangunan kerjaya, hala tuju dan membendung isu sosial wanita.

"Banyak kejayaan telah dicapai oleh Sel Wanita TLDM dalam masa yang singkat seperti melantik pegawai penyelaras hal ehwal wanita di semua formasi, penggunaan baju mengandung TLDM serta bakal menggunakan tudung serta kasut kawad baru," katanya.
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CNET - The Harimau Berantai

He was my training officer. We called him Musa the harimau berantai, or Tiger Musa something..u should know why..he cant see trainee, he surely got something to say, pick up or punished..u name it, not a single day of his time in KDP, we didn't hear his voice. From block to block, from hockey field to rugby, from navigation class to canteen. anybody ever think of going out from routine, think of him..u will be back to class immediately. When he was appointed as DA in France, we visited him. As i left the navy, we become friend..i am very surprised to see how mild he is and how gentle he is with his children.Back in KL, he was appointed as CNET. A i told him, how perfect the appointment is to him and the organization. To my surprised, the trainees also think as such, i never thought he will won trainees heart (certainly not our time, we pray for him to leave the training organization as soon as possible)He certainly has changed..the trainee so enjoyed having him around ahhhahhh...what time has done to our tiger?? yess now we become good friend...

Thank you sir for being good teacher, mentor and friend. You are one of few that we called naval germs..He never late for appointments, never let down any invitations, never missed his staff wedding, funerals and kenduri. U will never know where he got the energy to travel all over Malaysia, just to attend the invitations.

I salute you, sir...

Navy hero joins veterans on other side of world

A ROYAL NAVY veteran from Plymouth has travelled around the world to pay his final respects to fallen comrades.

Victor Gray, now 85, is one of dozens of former Second World War sailors who have jetted off to Singapore and Malaysia on a trip dubbed 'the Last Hurrah of the British Pacific and East Indies Fleet'.

It is the final official visit the veterans will make to the region as a group – 65 years after they battled Japanese bombers.

The commemorative visit sees 58 former servicemen paying emotional tributes to the 120 friends and colleagues who were killed there. The two-week trip sees the veterans – many of whom are now well into their nineties – travelling to Singapore and the Malaysian island of Penang, where captured Allied forces were held in a prisoner of war camp.

from plymouth herald UK Tuesday, February 02, 2010, 09:00

Jalan Padang Tembak, Telok Muroh, Lumut

This one road, from Manjung, Ipoh or elsewhere to go to Naval Base via Harimau 1, or Main Gate and to Telok Batik. Where else people want to go if they use this road?
Along the road we have complete set up, a quarry, muslim cemetary, kampung melayu, india and cina. Apartment, water world and the latest sensation is Marina xxxx.

This road is two way road, actually already conjusted on daily usage,especially during school holiday when people want to go to Telok Batik, Soccer match, or whenever Navy had their event.Its about 10km from Siput trafic light to the end of telok Muroh in Telok Batik.

From the main junction, you will see fruit stalls, KedaI nASI CAMPOR BAWAH POKOK,quarry, cemetary, surau, pasar malam,kedai roti canai, paintball site, etc