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{{Short description|Land service branch of Malaysian Armed Forces}}
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{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name                     = Malaysian Army
| native_name                   = {{lang|zsm|Tentera Darat Malaysia}}<br>{{lang|ms|{{Script|Arab|تنترا دارت مليسيا}}}}
| image                         = Badge of the Malaysian Army.svg
| image_size                    = 100px
| caption                       = Crest of the Malaysian Army
| dates                         = 
| start_date                    = {{start date and age|1933|3|1|df=yes}}
| country                       = {{flag|Malaysia}}
| allegiance                    = 
| branch                        = 
| type                          = [[Army]]
| role                          = [[Land warfare]]
| size                          = 80‚000 active personnel<ref name=IISSp270>{{cite book| url=https://www.iiss.org/publications/the-military-balance| title=The Military Balance 2023| author1=International Institute for Strategic Studies| author-link1=International Institute for Strategic Studies| date=15 February 2023| publisher=Taylor & Francis| location=[[London]]| page= 270| isbn=1000910709}}</ref><ref name=IISSp281>{{cite book| url=https://www.iiss.org/publications/the-military-balance/the-military-balance-2021| title=The Military Balance 2021| author1=International Institute for Strategic Studies| author-link1=International Institute for Strategic Studies| date=25 February 2021| publisher=[[Routledge]]| location=[[London]]| page= 281| isbn=9781032012278}}</ref><br> 50,000 reserve personnel

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| command_structure             = {{flagicon image|Flag of the Malaysian Armed Forces.svg}} [[Malaysian Armed Forces]]
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| patron                        = [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]]
| motto                         = {{lang|zsm|Gagah Setia}}<br>{{small|(Strong and Loyal)}}
| colours                       = {{color box|#FF0000}} Red<br>{{color box|#D4AF37}} Gold
| colors_label                  = 
| march                         = ''Gagah Setia''
(Strong and Loyal)
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| battles                       = {{blist|[[World War II]]|[[Malayan Emergency|1st Malayan Emergency]] (1948–1960)|[[Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation]] (1962–1966)|[[Communist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–89)|2nd Malayan Emergency]] (1968–89)|[[Sarawak Communist Insurgency]] (1962–1990)|[[United Nations Operation in the Congo]] |[[Battle of Mogadishu (1993)|Battle of Mogadishu]] |[[Kosovo War]] |[[United Nations Iran–Iraq Military Observer Group]] |[[2006 East Timorese crisis#Malaysia|2006 East Timorese Crisis]]|[[Operation Astute]]|[[United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon|MALCON–UNIFIL]] |[[United Nations Protection Force]] |[[International Security Assistance Force#Non-NATO and non-EAPC nations|ISAF]] |[[Cross border attacks in Sabah]]|[[2013 Lahad Datu standoff]]}}
| anniversaries                 = 1 March
| decorations                   = 
| disbanded                     = 
| website                       = {{URL|https://army.mil.my/}}<!-- Commanders -->
| commander1                    = [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]], [[Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor|Sultan Ibrahim]]
| commander1_label              = [[Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces|Supreme Commander]]
| commander2                    = [[General]] [[Malay styles and titles#Tan Sri|Tan Sri]] [[Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan]]
| commander2_label              = [[Chief of Army (Malaysia)|Chief of Army]]
| commander3                    = [[Lieutenant General]] [[Malay styles and titles#Dato'|Dato']] [[Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim]]
| commander3_label              = Deputy Chief of Army
| commander4                    = [[Lieutenant General]] [[Malay styles and titles#Dato' Pahlawan|Dato' Pahlawan]] Huzaimi Sabri
| commander4_label              = Commander of the Western Field Command
| commander5                    = [[Lieutenant General]] [[Malay styles and titles#Datuk|Datuk]] Mohd Sofi Md Lepi
| commander5_label              = Commander of the Eastern Field Command
| commander6                    = [[Warrant officer|Warrant Officer 1]] Mohd Pauzi Mohd Ali
| commander6_label              = Regimental Sergeant Major
| notable_commanders            = 
| identification_symbol         = [[File:Flag of the Malaysian Army.svg|200px|border]]
| identification_symbol_label   = Flag
}}
The '''Malaysian Army''' ({{langx|ms|Tentera Darat Malaysia}}; [[Jawi alphabet|Jawi]]: {{Script/Arabic|تنترا دارت مليسيا}}) is the land component of the [[Malaysian Armed Forces]]. Steeped in [[British Army]] traditions, the Malaysian Army does not carry the title ‘royal’ ({{lang|zsm|diraja}}) as do the [[Royal Malaysian Navy]] and the [[Royal Malaysian Air Force]]. Instead, the title is bestowed on selected army corps and regiments who have been accorded the honour by the {{lang|zsm|[[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]]}} ('The King of Malaysia'), who is the [[Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces|Supreme Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces]].

==History==
[[File:Malay Regiment at bayonet practice.jpg|thumb|left|{{circa|October 1941}}, [[Royal Malay Regiment|Malay Regiment]] soldiers at a bayonet practice before the [[Battle of Singapore]].]]
The first military units in Malaysia can be traced back to the [[Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps|Penang Volunteer Rifle]] raised on 1 March 1861<ref group="note">1 March is marked as Army Day in honour of the Penang Rifle Volunteers (PRV) raising as the first military unit in the [[Malay Peninsula]].</ref> and the [[Malay States]] Volunteer Rifles which existed from 1915 to 1936. The birth of the modern Malaysian Army came about when the Federal Council of the [[Federated Malay States]] passed the [[Royal Malay Regiment|Malay Regiment]] Bill on 23 January 1933. This allowed the initial recruitment of 25 males for the First Experimental [[Malay people|Malay]] [[Company (military unit)|Company]] on 1 March 1933 in the Haig Lines camp in [[Port Dickson]], [[Negeri Sembilan]]. Major G. McI. S. Bruce of the [[The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment|Lincolnshire Regiment]] was the first Commanding Officer. By 1 January 1935, the Experimental Company became The [[Royal Malay Regiment|Malay Regiment]] with a complement of 150 men. A battalion was formed on 1 January 1938 and eventually a second battalion on 1 December 1941. The 1st Bn Malay Regiment was famous for its defence of Opium Hill ({{lang|zsm|Bukit Chandu}}) in Singapore. The ‘[[Battle of Opium Hill]]’ on 14 February 1942 involved 42 soldiers commanded by Lt. [[Adnan Bin Saidi|Adnan Saidi]] who defended their position against attack from the 18th Division of the Japanese Imperial Army under Lt. Gen. Renya Mutaguchi. After World War II and during the Malayan Emergency, the number of battalions was increased to seven in the early 1950s.

The {{lang|zsm|[[Kor Armor DiRaja]]}} ('Royal Armoured Corps') can trace its roots to the formation on 1 September 1952 of the Federation Reconnaissance Squadron. It was later merged with the [[Federation Regiment]] to form the Federation Reconnaissance Corps. The name underwent a few transformations from the Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps (16 September 1967), Royal Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps (May 1979) to Royal Cavalry Corps (December 1979) and finally to {{lang|zsm|Kor Armor Diraja}} on 8 December 1986. The [[Royal Ranger Regiment]]'s lineage began in 1863 as the paramilitary [[Sarawak Rangers]]. Although the second in the order of precedence, it is the oldest active formation of the Army.

== Profile ==
[[File:Malaysian Supacat.jpg|thumb|right|Malaysian Army with [[All Terrain Mobility Platform|Supacat ATMP]].|alt=]]

=== Flag ===
The flag of the Malaysian Army, introduced since the inception of the Malaysian Army and still in use today, combines elements of the [[Flag of Malaysia|Malaysian Flag]] and the crest of the Malaysian Army. It serves as a symbol of pride and courage for the Malaysian Army.

This flag measures {{Convert|187|cm|in}} in height and {{Convert|91.5|cm|in}} in width. It is flown from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm daily, following specific protocols and honors.

=== Symbolism ===
* '''Crown''': Represents the loyalty of the Malaysian Army to His Majesty the [[King of Malaysia]] and to the Malay State Rulers.
* '''Crescent Moon and Star''': Symbolize the commitment of Malaysian Army members to Islam, the official religion of the Federation.
* The words "'''Allah'''" and "'''Muhammad'''" symbolize God Almighty and the Messenger of Allah.
* '''Diamonds''': Represent the wealth enjoyed by Malaysians.
* '''16 rice flower garlands''': Depict the 16 corps within the Malaysian Army.
* '''[[Kris|Keris]] Bersilang [[Mandau (knife)|Duku Ilang]]''': Symbolises bravery and the unwavering commitment to fight to the last drop of blood.

==Organisation and structure==
{{Location map+ | Malaysia
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| caption = {{center|'''Malaysian Army major combat unit locations'''<br>''Source: Jane's World Armies Issue 23, 2008'' <br> ''[[New Sabah Times]], 2 March 2014''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/75774|title=Tentera Darat pertingkat kesiagaan pertahan dua wilayah secara serentak|language=ms|publisher=[[New Sabah Times]]|date=2 March 2014|access-date=2 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305182614/http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/75774|archive-date=5 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> <br> ''[[The Borneo Post]], 13 February 2016''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theborneopost.com/2016/02/13/ministry-sets-up-brigade-to-beef-up-border-security/|title=Ministry sets up brigade to beef up border security|newspaper=[[The Borneo Post]]|date=13 February 2016|access-date=13 February 2016}}</ref>}}
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=== Tactical structure ===
The Malaysian Army currently has 18 Corps and [[Regiment]]s. These are grouped into 3 main components — the Combat Element, the Combat Support Element and the Support Elements.

The Corps and Regiments are currently organised into five [[Division (military)|divisions]]. Three of which (the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Divisions) are based on the Malay Peninsula and placed under Western Field Army Headquarters, while the other two (the 1st Division and 5th Division) are based on Malaysian Borneo and placed under Eastern Field Army Headquarters.

The [[Grup Gerak Khas|21st Special Service Group]] (the Army's special forces), [[10th Parachute Brigade (Malaysia)|10th Parachute Brigade]] and the two [[Malaysian Army Aviation|Army Aviation Regiment]] are independent formations.

The Western Field Army Headquarters, Eastern Field Army Headquarters and two support commands ([[Malaysian Army Training and Doctrine Command|Army Training and Doctrine Headquarters]] and Army Logistics Administration Headquarters) are placed under Army Headquarters (Army Command).

=== Chief of army ===
{{Main|Chief of Army (Malaysia)}}
The current Chief of Army ({{Langx|ms|Panglima Tentera Darat — PTD}}) is General [[Malay styles and titles#Datuk|Datuk]] ''Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan'', who succeeded General [[Malay styles and titles#Tan Sri|Tan Sri]] ''[[Mohammad Ab Rahman]]'' on September 6, 2023, who was also appointed as the new [[Chief of Defence Forces (Malaysia)]] on the same day.<ref name=3Sept2018>{{Cite news|url= https://www.hmetro.com.my/mutakhir/2023/09/1007018/mohammad-dilantik-panglima-angkatan-tentera-affendi-bersara |title=Mohammad dilantik Panglima Angkatan Tentera, Affendi bersara|date=6 September 2023|work=hmetro |access-date=6 September 2023|language=ms}}</ref>

==Rank structure==
[[File:Photo of the day 03.10.2015 (21704702559).jpg|thumb|A Malaysian Army female staff sergeant in [[MONUSCO]].]]
The Malaysian Army uses a rank structure inherited from the [[British Army]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://army.mod.gov.my/index.php/en/ABOUT-US/Army-Profile/Army-Rank.html|title=Army Rank (Pangkat Tentera Darat Malaysia)|language=ms, en|publisher=Malaysian Army|access-date=22 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211135457/http://army.mod.gov.my/index.php/en/ABOUT-US/Army-Profile/Army-Rank.html|archive-date=11 December 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Malaysian military ranks|Malaysian Army rank]] structure has 17 levels from [[Private (rank)|Private]] ({{lang|mg|Prebet}}) to [[General]] ({{lang|mg|Jeneral}}). These ranks are divided into 2 main groups — [[Officer (armed forces)|Officer]] ({{lang|mg|Pegawai}}) and Other Ranks ({{lang|mg|Lain-Lain Pangkat}}) which includes the [[Non-Commissioned Officer]] ({{lang|mg|Pegawai Tanpa Tauliah — PTT}}) ranks.

===Officers===
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|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfcfcf;"
! rowspan=2| Rank group
! colspan=2| [[Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces|Commander-in-Chief]]
! colspan=8| General officers
! colspan=6| Senior officers
! colspan=8| Junior officers
! colspan=12| Officer cadets
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfcfcf;"
| colspan=2| {{small|{{lang|mg|Pemerintah tertinggi}}}}
| colspan=8| {{small|{{lang|mg|Pegawai tinggi}}}}
| colspan=6| {{small|{{lang|mg|Pegawai kanan}}}}
| colspan=8| {{small|{{lang|mg|Pegawai muda}}}}
| colspan=12| {{small|{{lang|mg|Pegawai kadet}}}}
{{Ranks and Insignia of Non NATO Armies/OF/Malaysia}}
|}

===Other ranks===
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|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfcfcf;"
! rowspan=2| Rank group
! colspan=8| Warrant officers
! colspan=28| Non-commissioned officers
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfcfcf;"
| colspan=8| {{small|{{lang|mg|Pegawai waran}}}}
| colspan=28| {{small|{{lang|mg|Pegawai tanpa tauliah}}}}
{{Ranks and Insignia of Non NATO Armies/OR/Malaysia}}
|}

==Corps and regiments==
[[File:Malaysian soldiers during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013.jpg|thumb|right|Malaysian soldiers during the [[Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training]] (CARAT) in Malaysia, 2013.]]
*[[Royal Malay Regiment|''Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja'']] ('Royal Malay Regiment')
*[[Royal Ranger Regiment|''Rejimen Renjer Diraja'']] ('Royal Ranger Regiment')
*''[[Rejimen Sempadan]]'' ('Border Regiment')
*[[Kor Armor DiRaja|''Kor Armor Diraja'']] ('Royal Armoured Corps')
*''[[Rejimen Artileri Diraja]]'' ('Royal Artillery Regiment')
*''[[Rejimen Semboyan Diraja]]'' ('Royal Signals Regiment')
*[[General Service Corps (Malaysia)|''Kor Perkhidmatan Am'']] ('General Service Corps')
*[[Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja|''Kor Polis Tentera Diraja'']] ('Royal Military Police Corps')
*[[Royal Medical Corps (Malaysia)|''Kor Kesihatan Diraja'']] ('Royal Medical Corps')
*[[Kor Risik DiRaja|''Kor Risik Diraja'']] ('Royal Intelligence Corps')
*[[Royal Logistics Corps (Malaysia)|''Kor Perkhidmatan Diraja'']] ('Royal Logistics Corps')
*[[Royal Ordnance Corps (Malaysia)|''Kor Ordnans Diraja'']] ('Royal Ordnance Corps')
*[[Rejimen Askar Jurutera DiRaja|''Rejimen Askar Jurutera Diraja'']] ('Royal Engineer Regiment')
*[[Royal Electric & Mechanical Engineer Corps (Malaysia)|''Kor Jurutera Letrik dan Jentera Diraja'']] ('Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Corps')
*''[[Kor Agama Angkatan Tentera]]'' ('Religious Corps of the Armed Forces of Malaysia')
*''[[Rejimen Askar Wataniah]]'' ('Territorial Army Regiment')
*''[[Gerak Khas (Malaysian Army unit)|Grup Gerak Khas]]'' ('Special Service Group')
*''[[Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat]]'' ('Army Air Corps')

===Combat elements===

*'''''Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja'''''

The [[Royal Malay Regiment|''Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja'']] ('Royal Malay Regiment') is the most senior regiment of the Malaysian Army. Its ranks are recruited from amongst the [[Malay people|Malay]] population. The Regiment has 27 [[battalion]]s. The 1st Battalion, the most senior in the Regiment, currently undertakes ceremonial and Royal Guard duties. The remainder are configured as 20 Standard Infantry Battalions, three Mechanised Infantry Battalions and three Parachute Infantry Battalions. The regiment uses rifle green berets except the three airborne battalions that wear maroon berets.

The 19th Bn Royal Malay Regiment (Mech) was involved in the rescue of U.S. [[75th Ranger Regiment (United States)|75th Ranger Regiment]] and [[Delta Force]] operatives in Somalia during the [[Battle of Mogadishu (1993)|Battle of Mogadishu]]. The unit of 32 Radpanzer [[Condor APC]]s and 113 men from [[MALBATT]] 1 went in with the U.S. [[10th Mountain Division (United States)|10th Mountain Division]] to rescue the trapped Rangers. Four APCs were immobilised and were destroyed by US helicopter gunships. '''19 Royal Malay Regiment''' suffered 1 soldier [[killed in action]] (KIA), [[Private First Class|PFC]] Mat Aznan Awang while 8 others were wounded in action (WIA). PFC Mat Aznan Awang was later promoted posthumously to Corporal and was awarded with ''Pingat [[Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa]]'', the nation's highest gallantry award. In total, 7 officers and 26 NCOs were awarded various medals for their valour during the operation, the highest number of men recommended for medals in a single unit in a single operation.

*'''''Rejimen Renjer Diraja'''''

The [[Royal Ranger Regiment|''Rejimen Renjer Diraja'']] ('Royal Ranger Regiment') is a multi-racial unit organised along similar lines to the [[Rejimen Askar Melayu DiRaja|''Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja'']]. There are currently 11 battalions within this regiment. The Regiment traces its roots to the [[Sarawak Rangers]] and the Sarawak Constabulary, famed jungle trackers who had a deadly reputation during the [[Malayan Emergency]] and during the [[Communist Party of Malaya]]’s [[insurgency]] in Malaysia. The 8th Bn Royal Ranger Regiment ('''8 Renjer''') was the first infantry battalion in the Malaysian Army to undergo conversion into an [[Airborne forces|airborne]] battalion. The unit is currently assigned to the elite [[10th Parachute Brigade (Malaysia)|10th Parachute Brigade]]. The Malaysian Army's most decorated soldier, WOI (Rtd) [[Kanang anak Langkau]] was a [[Regimental Sergeant Major]] of '''8 Ranger'''.

*'''''Rejimen Sempadan'''''

The ''[[Rejimen Sempadan]]'' ('Border Regiment') is a newly created regiment from the 300 series Territorial Army units in charge of the border. The government announced on 1 July 2006 the formation of a new regiment specifically for border patrol. Members of the regiment will be taken from various regiments and corps, most notably from the ''[[Rejimen Askar Wataniah]]''. It is believed that the army will form about 2 to 3 brigades of this new regiment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/bm/news.php?id=206067|title=Kerajaan Cadang Wujud Rejimen Pengurusan Sempadan|language=ms|publisher=[[Bernama]]|date=30 June 2006|access-date=31 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203145344/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/bm/news.php?id=206067|archive-date=3 February 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The new regiment was officially raised on 9 February 2008 by Najib Razak at Tanah Merah, Kelantan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/special.asp?pr=PR11&y=2008&dt=0130&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_10.htm|title=Rejimen sempadan ditubuh|language=ms|newspaper=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|date=30 January 2008|access-date=8 April 2010}}</ref>

*'''''Kor Armor Diraja'''''

The [[Kor Armor DiRaja|''Kor Armor Diraja'']] ''('<nowiki/>''Royal Armoured Corps''')'' provides the armour capability for the Malaysian Army. Currently, the Corps consists of 5 battalions (sometimes referred to as Regiments), which are equipped with various [[armoured personnel carriers]] (AV-8 Gempita, SIBMAS AFSV-90, Condor, ACV-300 Adnan and K-200 KIFV) and light combat vehicles. ''Rejimen ke-11'' of the ''Kor Armor Diraja'' is the sole user of 48 [[PT-91 Twardy|PT-91M]] [[Main Battle Tank]]s from [[Poland]].

===Combat support elements===
[[File:PT-91M Pendekar.jpg|thumb|right|[[PT-91 Twardy|PT-91M Pendekar]] on display.]]

*'''''Rejimen Artileri Diraja'''''

The ''[[Rejimen Artileri Diraja]]'' ''('''Royal Artillery Regiment''<nowiki/>')'' is the artillery corps of the Malaysian Army and provides artillery support and local air defence for army units. The regiment is equipped with 36 Brazilian-made [[Astros II]] [[multiple launch rocket systems]] (MLRS) and 28 [[G5 howitzer|G5 MkIII]] towed artillery guns from South Africa. [[Air defence]] is provided using a mix of Swiss [[Oerlikon Contraves|Oerlikon]] twin 35&nbsp;mm and Swedish [[Bofors]] 40&nbsp;mm anti-aircraft artillery and missile systems such as the [[Rapier (missile)|Jernas]] and [[Starburst surface-to-air missile|Starburst]] from the UK, [[Anza (missile)|Anza]] from Pakistan, [[FN-6]] from China and [[9K38 Igla|Igla]] from Russia. Malaysia committed to purchase [[Starstreak (missile)|Starstreak V-Shorads]] missiles from the UK in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/13597/Malaysia_To_Buy_Starstreak_V_Shorads_Missiles|title=Malaysia To Buy Starstreak V-Shorads Missiles|publisher=Defense World|date=30 July 2015|access-date=19 October 2015}}</ref>

*'''''Rejimen Semboyan Diraja'''''

The ''[[Rejimen Semboyan Diraja]]'' ('Royal Signals Regiment') is in charge of [[strategic communication]], [[tactical communications]], [[electronic warfare]] and [[warning system|early warning systems]] such as [[radar]].

*'''''Kor Polis Tentera Diraja'''''

The [[Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja|''Kor Polis Tentera Diraja'']] ('Royal Military Police Corps') deploys as part of the field army, in support of army operations and enforces proper conduct among army personnel. Aside from being responsible for base security, the military police are also tasked with preventing and investigating criminal activities on army property or by military personnel.

*'''''Rejimen Askar Jurutera Diraja'''''

The [[Rejimen Askar Jurutera DiRaja|''Rejimen Askar Jurutera Diraja'']] ('Royal Engineers Regiment') is tasked with demolitions, bridge-laying and the repair of military infrastructure, such as [[airbase]] [[runways]] or clearing obstacles in emergency situations.

*'''''Kor Jurutera Letrik dan Jentera Diraja'''''

The [[Kor Jurutera Letrik dan Jentera DiRaja|''Kor Jurutera Letrik dan Jentera Diraja'']] ('Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps') is responsible for the maintenance of all vehicles and machinery of the Malaysian Army.

*'''''Kor Risik Diraja'''''

The [[Kor Risik DiRaja|''Kor Risik Diraja'']] ('Royal Intelligence Corps') specialises in [[psychological warfare]] (psyops), [[surveillance]], [[intelligence]], [[reconnaissance]] and [[counter-intelligence]] operations. Aside from handling [[propaganda]] and counter-propaganda, the corps is also tasked with conducting background checks on recruits when they first enroll in any training courses. There are two Army combat elements attached to the ''Kor Risik Diraja''.

===Services support elements===
[[File:DefTech AV8 Gempita in display during 2022 MAF's open day in RMAF Kuantan.jpg|thumb|right|[[DefTech AV8|AV8 Gempita]] on display.]]
*'''''Kor Ordnans Diraja'''''

The [[Kor Ordnans DiRaja|''Kor Ordnans Diraja'']] ('Royal Ordnance Corps') ensures that all military supplies and ordnance are stored, secured and inventoried properly.

*'''''Kor Agama Angkatan Tentera'''''

The ''[[Kor Agama Angkatan Tentera]]'' (KAGAT; 'Armed Forces Religious Corps') performs religious (chaplainry) services for [[Muslim]], [[Christians|Christian]] and, other religions in the Malaysian Armed Forces. It also provides [[psychotherapy|counselling]] and conducts ritual prayers on the battlefield.

*'''''Kor Perkhidmatan Diraja'''''

The [[Royal Logistics Corps (Malaysia)|''Kor Perkhidmatan Diraja'']] ('Royal Logistics Corps') is in charge of transporting troops and supplies to the various units of the Malaysian Army.

*'''''Kor Kesihatan Diraja'''''

The [[Royal Medical Corps (Malaysia)|''Kor Kesihatan Diraja'']] ('Royal Medical Corps') provides training for Army medics and other specialists. It runs the Armed Forces hospitals and provides the battlefield mobile hospitals. The unit has also provided relief MALMEDTIMs (Malaysian Medical Teams) to [[Pakistan]], [[Afghanistan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.namnewsnetwork.org/v3/read.php?id=MTM3MTE3|title=Malaysian Flag Flying High in Afghanistan|work=Bernama|publisher=NAM News Network|date=24 October 2010|access-date=25 October 2010}}</ref> [[Western Sahara]], [[Indonesia]] and [[Palestine]].

*'''''Kor Perkhidmatan Am'''''

The [[General Service Corps (Malaysia)|''Kor Perkhidmatan Am'']] ('General Service Corps') handles administration, educational matters, public relations and financial management for the entire armed forces.

===Elite forces===
[[File:10 Para Bde with M4A1 M203 during 56th NDP.JPG|thumb|right|Paratroopers from [[10th Parachute Brigade (Malaysia)|10th Para Brigade]] in demonstration for the 56th Merdeka Day parade.]]
{{Main|Elite Forces of Malaysia}}
*'''''21 Grup Gerak Khas'''''

The [[Grup Gerak Khas|''21 Grup Gerak Khas'']] (21 GGK; '21st Special Service Group') is the Malaysian Army's special forces and commando unit. 21 GGK is one of the two [[Elite Forces of Malaysia|Elite forces]] in the Malaysian Army. 21 GGK is the operational home of various specialists and the [[Commando]] [[regiment]]s, which are capable of conducting [[unconventional warfare]] or [[Special forces|special operations]]. One of the known foreign operations involving this regiment was in an attack by Somali militia on a convoy transporting UN Intelligence Chief in [[United Nations Operation in Somalia II|UNOSOM II]] on 18 July 1994. In the action, two members of the regiment were [[killed in action]], while another four were wounded. One of the injured men was taken [[hostage]] by the militia and was released nine hours later.

*'''10th Parachute Brigade'''

The [[10th Parachute Brigade (Malaysia)|10th Parachute Brigade]] (10 Para Bde; {{Langx|ms|10 Briged Payung Terjun — 10 Bgd Para}}) is an [[Elite Forces of Malaysia|elite]] [[Airborne forces|airborne]] unit tasked with being rapidly deployed inside or outside the boundaries of Malaysia. 10 Para is the key element of the Malaysian [[Rapid Deployment Force (Malaysia)|Rapid Deployment Force]] ({{Langx|ms|Pasukan Aturgerak Cepat — PAC}}) and it is Malaysia primary main offensive force in time of war or emergencies.

===Army air corps===
[[File:Malaysian Army Agusta A-109E LUH Vabre.jpg|thumb|right|Malaysian Army [[AgustaWestland AW109|AW109]], armed with 20mm gun and rockets for area suppression.]]
*'''''Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat'''''

The ''[[Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat]]'' ('Army Air Corps') is the [[Military aviation|army aviation]] branch formed around a core of [[Royal Malaysian Air Force]] officers. This new Army formation is tasked with [[Liaison officer|liaison]] duties, providing limited transport capabilities, [[close air support]] and also air [[reconnaissance]] using light observation helicopters. The unit currently has three squadron, 881 Army Aviation Regiment, 882 Army Aviation Regiment and 883 Army Aviation Regiment. The main Army Air Corps base is located in [[Kluang]], Johor. As 2019, the Air Corps is equipped with 10 [[AgustaWestland AW109]] light helicopters and 14 [[Sikorsky S-61A-4 Nuri|Sikorsky S61A-4]] medium helicopter.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2018/03/398644/putd-terima-pesawat-baharu-jun-ini|title=PUTD terima pesawat baharu Jun ini|last=Ibrahim|first=Adnan|date=12 March 2018|work=[[Berita Harian]]|language=ms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/92910/malaysia-looking-to-lease-helicopters-to-replace-grounded-sea-kings|title = Janes &#124; Latest defence and security news}}</ref> The 882 Army Aviation Regiment will be received new [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk]] to replaced its aeging Sikorsky S61A-4 while the 883 Army Aviation Regiment has received 6 units of [[MD Helicopters MD 500 Defender|MD530G]] light attack helicopter in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.airtimes.my/2023/03/11/black-hawk-diperoleh-secara-sewaan-penutup-jurang-sementara-ketiadaan-nuri/|title=Black Hawk Diperoleh Secara Sewaan, Penutup Jurang Sementara Ketiadaan Nuri|date=11 March 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/june-2021-md503g-delivery-date/|title=MD530G Delivery Date}}</ref>

===Reserves unit===
*'''''Rejimen Askar Wataniah'''''

The ''[[Rejimen Askar Wataniah]]'' ('Territorial Army Regiment') forms the second line of Malaysia's defence. Formed by college students, professionals and civilians, it provides support for the regular armed forces of Malaysia and is responsible for the security of key installations in times of conflict. Originally tasked with area and local defence, the ''Rejimen Askar Wataniah'' units have been reconfigured and will perform front line duties alongside regular units when the need arises. ''Rejimen Askar Wataniah'' units, such as armoured squadrons, are integral units of several [[Kor Armor DiRaja|''Kor Armor Diraja'']] regiments.

=== Rapid reaction infantry battalion ===

* '''''Batalion Siap Sedia Tentera Darat'''''

The ''Batalion Siap Sedia Tentera Darat'' (BSSTD; 'Army Rapid Battalion — ARB') is a [[Quick reaction force|combat ready battalion]] of the Malaysian Army. The ARB can be deployed to overseas conflict areas in short notice under order of the [[United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations]] (UN DPKO). The battalion consists of multiple capabilities, including special operations, armour, infantry and [[CBRN defense|Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence]] (CBRN defence).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://btdmonline.net/2017/02/bss-td-dinilai-wakil-un-dpko/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221143416/http://btdmonline.net/2017/02/bss-td-dinilai-wakil-un-dpko/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=21 February 2017|title=BSS TD Dinilai Wakil UN DPKO|last=Rusli|first=Saiful Fazley|date=16 February 2017|website=BTDM Online|language=ms|access-date=4 September 2018}}</ref> Currently, the 7th Battalion, Royal Ranger Regiment (Mechanised) (7 RRD (Mek)) is assigned as the main combat element for the ARB. The 7 RRD (Mek) is supported by various corps and regiments, including special ops operators from the Malaysian Army counter-terrorism regiment, the ''11th Special Service Regiment''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://btdmonline.net/2017/09/batalion-siap-sedia-tentera-darat-bsstd-terima-komandan-baharu/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904153941/https://btdmonline.net/2017/09/batalion-siap-sedia-tentera-darat-bsstd-terima-komandan-baharu/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=4 September 2018|title=Batalion Siap Sedia Tentera Darat (BSSTD) Terima Komandan Baharu|date=6 September 2017|website=BTDM Online|language=ms|access-date=4 September 2018}}</ref>

==Strength==
The personnel strength of the Malaysian Army is approximately 80,000 personnel in the Active Army,<ref name=IISSp270/><ref name=IISSp281>{{cite book| url=https://www.iiss.org/publications/the-military-balance/the-military-balance-2021| title=The Military Balance 2021| author1=International Institute for Strategic Studies| author-link1=International Institute for Strategic Studies| date=25 February 2021| publisher=[[Routledge]]| location=[[London]]| page= 281| isbn=9781032012278}}</ref><ref name="IISS_2012_264">IISS (2012), p. 264</ref> 50,000 in the Active Reserve<ref name=IISSp270/><ref name=IISS_2012_264 />  and 26,600 active and 244,700 reservists<ref name=IISS_2012_264 /> in the paramilitary.

The Malaysian Army consists of 5 infantry divisions, 11 infantry brigades, 1 mechanised brigade, 3 border brigades, 1 special forces brigade and 1 airborne brigade<ref name=IISS_2012_264 /> composed of:
* 30 [[light infantry]] battalions<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 4 [[Airborne forces|airborne]] infantry (paratrooper) battalions<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 4 [[mechanised infantry]] battalions
* 5 armoured battalions (1 tank regiment)<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 1 light tank squadron<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 14 artillery regiments (4 air defence)
* 3 special forces regiments<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 3 field engineer regiments<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 1 construction engineer regiment<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 1 airborne infantry squadron<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 4 military police regiments<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 1 signals regiment<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 1 intelligence unit<ref name=IISS_2012_264 />
* 3 helicopter squadrons

The territorial army includes:
* 16 light infantry regiments<ref name="IISS_2012_265">IISS (2012), p. 265</ref>
* 4 specialist engineer regiments

==Equipment==
{{main|List of equipment of the Malaysian Army}}

==Present development==
[[File:Down into the kill house.JPG|thumb|Troopers of [[Grup Gerak Khas|GGK]] using rappels during a counter-terrorism demonstration.]]
Since the recovery from the 1997 economic crisis, Malaysian Army along with other branches of the Malaysian Armed Forces has regained momentum in its modernising programs.

===Firearms===
Currently, the American-made [[M4 carbine]] is standard issue for all army units while the [[Steyr AUG]] is only in limited use by certain units and the former standard issue [[M16 rifle|M16A1 rifle]] is only use for ceremonial purposes and by [[Rejimen Askar Wataniah]]. Both the M4 carbine and the Steyr AUG are locally produced by [[SME Ordnance]] although the Steyr AUG rifle is no longer in production. In conjunction of [[Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition|LIMA]] 2023, United Arab Emirates [[EDGE Group]] had signed an agreement with Malaysian company Ketech Asia for the production of [[Caracal International|CARACAL]] firearms locally through the transfer of technology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/industry/lima-2023-edge-signs-agreement-with-ketech-asia-to-produce-rifles|title=LIMA 2023: Edge signs agreement with Ketech Asia to produce rifles.}}</ref>

===Tanks===
The first major procurement was to set a milestone by building its first ever main battle tank regiment. Malaysian Army received delivery of 48 units [[PT-91M|PT-91M Pendekar]] main battle tanks and other tank-based equipment like [[armoured recovery vehicle|ARV]] [[WZT#WZT-3M|WZT-4]] from Poland with fully completed contract of sale in March 2010. As of 2024, the army is planning to upgrade all PT-91M Pendekar tanks with the planned SLEP program.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abas |first=Marhalim |date=2024-03-27 |title=Pendekar SLEP Still Up In the Air |url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/pendekar-slep-still-in-the-air/ |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Malaysian Defence |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2016, a Malaysian company Etika Strategi Sdn Bhd made an agreement with [[Rheinmetall]] and [[Otokar]] on the possibility of working together on the Turkish joint venture [[Altay (main battle tank)|Altay MBT]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/policy-budget/industry/2016/08/03/armor-turkey-germany-malaysia/88030086/|title=Turkish, German, Malaysian Firms in Armor Venture|author=Burak Ege Bekdil|publisher=Defense News|date=3 August 2016|access-date=17 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/turkey-tank-deal/|title=Turkey Tank Deal|author=Marhalim Abas|publisher=Malaysian Defence|date=5 August 2016|access-date=17 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106185555/http://www.malaysiandefence.com/turkey-tank-deal/|archive-date=6 November 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Armoured combat vehicles===
Malaysian Army is also rapidly mechanising its current inventory - 267 units locally manufactured [[DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies|DefTech]] [[ACV 300|ACV-300 Adnan]] IFVs were acquired by the army in 2004 and 111 units [[K200 KIFV]] also purchased from South Korea. Following the procurement of the Pakistani [[HJ-8|Bakhtar-Shikan]] ATGM, they were installed on the ACV-300 Adnans. As of 2023, the army will be modernising 60 ACV-300 Adnans in a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). The army planned the SLEP for the entire ACV-300 Adnan and K200 KIFV fleet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abas |first=Marhalim |date=2019-08-08 |title=Adnan And MIFV Upgrade In RMK12 |url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/adnan-and-mifv-upgrade-in-rmk12/ |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Malaysian Defence |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abas |first=Marhalim |date=2023-12-09 |title=SLEP For Adnan Green Lighted |url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/slep-for-adnan-green-lighted/ |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Malaysian Defence |language=en-GB}}</ref> The [[First Win|AV4 Lipanbara]] MRAPs were also manufactured by [[DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies|DefTech]] for the army and are stationed in East Malaysia ESSCOM area of operations. In 2014, the army also procured the locally produced [[DefTech AV8|DefTech AV8 Gempita]] which is based on the Turkish [[FNSS Pars]] and manufactured with [[FNSS Defence Systems]] assistance. A Malaysian company AVP Engineering has teamed up with a South Korean defence company [[Doosan Group|Doosan DST]] to offer Black Fox 6x6 wheeled armoured vehicle if it was selected by the Malaysian government. In 2017, Malaysian Army acquired [[IAG Guardian]] armoured vehicle for uses in [[United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon|peacekeeping missions]] in Lebanon.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/rise-of-the-guardians/ | title=Rise of the Guardians - Malaysian Defence}}</ref> Malaysian Army planned to add locally made light armoured vehicle in their inventory. In 2019, Malaysian government issues a tender for the new multipurpose light armoured vehicle. The variants sought for this new vehicle is the fitted for radio, mortar carrier, anti-tank guided missile carrier, light assault vehicle and special operation vehicle. This new light armoured vehicle is uses to augment the fleets of [[URO VAMTAC]] and locally made [[Weststar GK-M1/M2]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/mobility-programme-of-the-army/ |title = Malaysian Defence - Mobility Program for The Army}}</ref> In August 2020, the Ministry of Defence is preparing for an open competition to find the replacement for the armoured vehicle to replace the [[Condor APC]] and [[SIBMAS|SIBMAS IFV]]. About 250-400 Armoured Fighting Vehicle were requested by the army, specifically in 4x4 and 6x6 configurations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.militaryleak.com/2021/09/07/hyundai-rotem-submitted-k806-wheeled-armored-personnel-carrier-to-malaysian-army/|title=Hyundai Rotem Submitted K806 APC To Malaysian Army}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/condor-replacement-programme-part/ |title = Condor Replacement Programme Part - Malaysian Defence}}</ref> As of 2024, the army has put in an order for 136 vehicles of the new [[Mildef Tarantula HMAV]] and more than 200 vehicles of the [[Cendana Auto 4x4]] have also been delivered to the army since 2021.<ref name= "Its Leased AW149 Helicopters for the Army As Well">{{cite web |url= https://www.malaysiandefence.com/its-aw149-helicopters-for-the-army-as-well/|title = Its Leased AW149 Helicopters for the Army As Well}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abas |first=Marhalim |date=2024-03-07 |title=Vehicles for the Army, March 2024, updated |url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/vehicles-for-the-army-march-2024/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Malaysian Defence |language=en-GB}}</ref> In Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 exhibition, Mildef International Technologies has launched its second armoured vehicle called [[Mildef Rentaka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/dsa-2022-mildef-rentaka/|title=DSA 2022 Mildef Rentaka}}</ref> In same exhibition also, Malaysia signed a contract to purchase [[Nurol Ejder|Ejder Yalcin]] for Malaysian Army to be use by the UNIFIL contingent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/dsa-2022-malaysian-unifil-contingent-to-receive-ej/|title=DSA 2022: Malaysian UNIFIL contingent to receive Ejder Yalçin 4x4s &#124; Shephard}}</ref>

===Artillery===
Despite adding some 28 units of South African [[G5 howitzer|G5 Mk III 155&nbsp;mm howitzers]], another major procurement was 18 units of [[Astros II MLRS|Astros MLRS]] from Brazil, which delivery was completed in 2006. A second batch of 18 units MRLS was ordered in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/2019/04/malaysias-defence-doldrums/%3famp|title=Malaysias Defence Doldrums}}</ref> The United States reportedly agreed to transfer a total of 29 pieces of [[M109 howitzer]] artillery to the Malaysian Army but this deal was cancelled at the last minute.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/going-going-gone-part-2/| title=Going, Going... Gone Part 2... - Malaysian Defence}}</ref><ref name="paladin">{{cite web|url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/army-83rd-birthday/|title=Army 83rd Birthday|author=Marhalim Abas|publisher=Malaysian Defence|date=2 March 2016|access-date=2 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306023825/http://www.malaysiandefence.com/army-83rd-birthday/|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2018, Malaysian Army ordered 18 units of [[GIAT LG1|Nexter LG1 Mk III 105 mm howitzers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/have-guns-will-travel-2/|title=Have Guns Will Travel - Malaysian Defence}}</ref> It is reported that in October 2024, Malaysian Army has selected the [[155 mm SpGH EVA|EVA M2 155 mm SPH]] as future self-propelled howitzer.<ref name="Its Leased AW149 Helicopters for the Army As Well"/>

===Air defence===
There is also a requirement for an upgrade to the current air defence network. However, a dispute between the army and the air force on whether to introduce a mid-range [[surface-to-air missile]] system had led to the procurement being put on hold. According to a recent interview of the army's chief of staff, Ismail bin Haji Jamaluddin, the army has no intention of taking over the mid-range air defence role. Malaysian defence company, [[Weststar Defence Industries]] and its subsidiary Global Komited, has partnered with British air defence company, [[Thales Air Defence|Thales]] for the distribution of [[Starstreak]] surface-to-air missile to the Malaysian Army.

===Aircraft===
Malaysian Army is now shifting its emphasis on enhancing its air wing. In September 2006, Malaysian Army received its 11th and last [[Agusta A109|Agusta Westland AW109]]. These helicopters are to initially complement, and ultimately replace, the ageing [[Aérospatiale Alouette III|SA316B Aérospatiale Alouette III]] helicopters. Some of them were to be installed with light arms and to be tasked to a scout observation unit. Furthermore, the army will also receive [[Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King|S61A-4 Nuri]] multipurpose helicopters after they are retired from RMAF and these will form the backbone of the army's very first air transport units - 881 and 882 squadrons of the army air wing. To boost the security in eastern [[Sabah]] from the [[Cross border attacks in Sabah|attacks by militants in the southern Philippines]], especially in the [[Sulu Sea]], the Malaysian government has purchased a total of six [[McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender|McDonnell Douglas MD-530G]] light attack helicopters from the United States for the Malaysian Army.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/02/biggest-us-malaysia-arms-deal-in-20-years-kuala-lumpur-to-receive-new-attack-helicopters/|title=Biggest US-Malaysia Arms Deal in 20 Years: Kuala Lumpur to Receive New Attack Helicopters|author=Franz-Stefan Gady|publisher=The Diplomat|date=2 February 2016|access-date=19 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504175349/https://thediplomat.com/2016/02/biggest-us-malaysia-arms-deal-in-20-years-kuala-lumpur-to-receive-new-attack-helicopters/|archive-date=4 May 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2023, the army acquired [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk]] helicopter as the replacement for the S61A-4 Nuri.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/its-black-hawks-for-putd/|title=Malaysian Defence - Its Black Hawk for PUTD}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.airtimes.my/2023/03/11/black-hawk-diperoleh-secara-sewaan-penutup-jurang-sementara-ketiadaan-nuri/|title=Black Hawk Diperoleh Secara Sewaan, Penutup Jurang Sementara Ketiadaan Nuri}}</ref> Due to delay in contract, there is planned to scrapped the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk acquisition and replaced it with [[AgustaWestland AW149]].<ref name="Its Leased AW149 Helicopters for the Army As Well"/>

===Future soldier system and network centric operation system===
The Malaysian Army currently has a soldier modernisation programme called the Future Soldier System (FSS). Under the FSS, The Malaysian Army plans to equip all soldiers with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as [[Kevlar helmet]]s, [[Kevlar vest]]s, Oakley goggles and ear protection equipment. The programme also includes arming all the standard issue [[M4 carbine]]s with [[SOPMOD]] kits, as well as equipping soldiers with a [[Glock]] series pistol.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/?p=5989|title=Army's RMK11 Wish List Part 2|author=Marhalim Abas|publisher=Malaysian Defence|date=28 February 2015|access-date=1 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319041205/http://www.malaysiandefence.com/?p=5989|archive-date=19 March 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/?attachment_id=3082|title=AV8FS|author=Marhalim Abas|publisher=Malaysian Defence|date=2 March 2013|access-date=1 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111052106/http://www.malaysiandefence.com/?attachment_id=3082|archive-date=11 January 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Sapura Group|Sapura]], a Malaysian electronics company, is offering their SAKTI Soldier System concept via work in three areas: Head Sub-System (HSS), Body Sub-System (BSS) and Weapon Sub-System (WSS). The HSS consists of a Helmet–Mounted Micro Camera and night vision capability with a data output, [[helmet-mounted display]] and earpiece and microphone. The BSS consists of a controller system, energy unit with a power pack for the communication interface, micro-camera and HMD with a single polymer lithium-ion battery for up to ten hours of operation; a communications interface for secure IP-based radio which from the image is a [[Thales Group|Thales]] {{Proper name|St@rmille}} radio and finally a navigation unit with a display for blue force tracking and situational awareness, colour digital mapping and terrain and urban profile analysis. The system displayed is visually similar to the Kord Defence SmartGrip RIC developed in partnership with Thales Australia.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.soldiermod.com/volume-9/sakti.html|title=SAKTI: Malaysian Progress|publisher=Soldier Modernisation|volume=9|date=May 2012|access-date=1 March 2015|journal=Soldier Mod}}</ref> The WSS consists of a Rifle Control Unit consisting of a five-button wireless controller for one handed use with key features including push to talk for the radio, switching the HMD on and off, turning the HMD brightness up and down as well as video transmission to friendly forces.

The FSS in conjunction with the Network Centric Operation (NCO) System, will give the three branches of the Armed Forces a shared situational awareness, interoperability and a common operating picture via a X-band satellite-based link and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, with hopes to enable self-synchronisation for all three branches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/continue-funding-nco-programme|title=Continue funding NCO Programme|publisher=Malaysia Defense|date=17 May 2016}}</ref> The programme will go through several phases, with Phase 1A (the implementation of the mobile X-band satellite communication linked) and Phase 2 (the demonstration of the capabilities of the FSS with NCO) being successful and operational in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/fss-platoon-nco-exercise/|title=FSS Platoon at NCO Exercise|date=12 May 2017|website=Malaysian Defence}}</ref> In 2018, during the annual DSA convention, the Malaysian Army showcased a joint exercise between the NCO systems via Army Operations Room and soldiers equipped with FSS systems, where the Army Operations Room coordinated the soldiers doing numerous activities, first being a live firing of a 3-man squad involving the usage of artillery and how precise the accuracy of the artilleries via the FSS and NCO equipment, second being in an Army Training Centre and last being a real simulation operation in East Malaysia.<ref>{{Citation|last=DefenseWebTV|title=DSA 2018 : Modernizing the Malaysian Army|date=2018-04-26|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHBqbqHNr7A |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/HHBqbqHNr7A |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-05-17}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Currently, several combat elements such as the 12th Royal Malay Regiment and the 4th Mechanised Brigade are outfitted with the system. Through the use of this system, the Malaysian Army is able to operate anywhere throughout the world, especially during United Nations Operations.

==See also==
{{Portal|Malaysia}}
*[[Malaysian Armed Forces]]
**[[Royal Malaysian Navy]]
**[[Royal Malaysian Air Force]]
*[[Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency|Malaysia Coast Guard]]
*[[Royal Malaysia Police]]
*[[Royal Johor Military Force]]
*[[Joint Forces Command, Malaysia|Joint Forces Command]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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;Works cited
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* {{cite journal|last=International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)|title=The Military Balance 2012|journal=The Military Balance: Annual Estimates of the Nature and Size of the Military Forces of the Principal Powers|year=2012|publisher=IISS|location=London|issn=0459-7222}}
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==External links==
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* [http://army.mod.gov.my/ Malaysian Army Official Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070301130155/http://maf.mod.gov.my/ Malaysian Armed Forces Official Website]
* [http://www.mod.gov.my Malaysian Ministry of Defence Official Website]

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