Maktab Pertahanan Angkatan Tentera

27/07/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 (𝐌𝐀𝐅𝐃𝐂) 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝟒𝟔/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 (𝐄𝐒𝐅𝐒) 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓

Course Participants (CPs) of the Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College Cohort 46/2026 successfully conducted the Economic and Security Field Studies (ESFS) Northern Region and Southern Thailand Visit from 20 to 24 July 2026. The programme was organised to enhance participants’ strategic understanding of the relationship between economic development, border governance, regional connectivity and national security within Malaysia’s Northern Region and neighbouring Southern Thailand.

The visit focused on several strategic themes, including land and border security, border governance, economic resilience, regional connectivity and inter-agency cooperation. Through engagements with military formations, border-control agencies, regional development institutions, diplomatic representatives and strategic industries, participants gained practical exposure to the opportunities and challenges affecting the Malaysia–Thailand border region.

During the programme in Butterworth, Penang, participants attended a series of official briefings delivered by the 2nd Infantry Division Headquarters, Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), Malaysia–Thailand Border Coordination Office (MTBCO) and Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (LUNAS). The briefings provided valuable perspectives on military preparedness, border-security coordination, socio-economic development and the role of the domestic defence industry in supporting Malaysia’s national security interests.

The delegation also visited the Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System (HQIADS) at RMAF Butterworth Air Base. Participants received a briefing on the role of HQIADS within the Five Power Defence Arrangements and its contribution towards strengthening interoperability, operational readiness and regional defence cooperation. Courtesy calls were also conducted on the Deputy Commander of HQIADS and the Commander of RMAF Butterworth Air Base.

At Bukit Kayu Hitam, participants received a briefing from the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) on integrated border management, enforcement coordination and the control of people and goods entering or leaving Malaysia. The delegation subsequently crossed the Malaysia–Thailand border and attended a briefing by Thai authorities at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Sadao. These engagements provided first-hand exposure to the operational processes, coordination mechanisms and security challenges associated with managing one of the region’s busiest international land-border crossings.

In Hat Yai, participants attended briefings by a lecturer from Prince of Songkla University, the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla and Trans Thai-Malaysia (Thailand) Limited. The engagements provided broader perspectives on the political, socio-economic and security environment in Southern Thailand, Malaysia’s diplomatic and consular responsibilities in the region, and the strategic importance of cross-border energy cooperation.

The visit to Trans Thai-Malaysia (Thailand) Limited further enhanced participants’ understanding of the relationship between energy infrastructure, economic development and national security. The company’s cross-border natural-gas facilities demonstrate the importance of sustained bilateral cooperation in ensuring energy security, industrial development and the continuity of energy supplies for both Malaysia and Thailand.

Overall, the ESFS Northern Region and Southern Thailand Visit provided valuable first-hand exposure to the complex relationship between border security, economic resilience, diplomacy, defence cooperation and regional connectivity. The programme reinforced the importance of integrated inter-agency and bilateral cooperation in addressing transnational security challenges while facilitating legitimate trade, investment and people-to-people connectivity.

The visit contributed significantly to the professional development of MAFDC Cohort 46/2026 participants by strengthening their strategic awareness and enhancing their appreciation of the economic-security nexus in safeguarding Malaysia’s sovereignty, national resilience and long-term strategic interests.

08/07/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

7 Jul 26 - The United States of America (USA) National Day celebration in MAFDC was organized by Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan C. Stafford, International Course Participant from USA at Trisakti Hall on 7 Jul 26. The USA Day event was graced by The Commandant of MAFDC, First Admiral Mohd Shariman bin Ishak, along with Faculty Members and MAFDC Course Participants Cohort 46/2026.
The celebration commenced with the USA National Anthem, followed by a USA country brief. The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony together with the Faculty Members.

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐊𝐞 - 𝟏𝟔

Jeneral Tan Sri Dato' Seri Haji Malek Razak bin Sulaiman, Panglima Angkatan Tentera telah dimasyhurkan sebagai Ahli Hall of Fame Ke-16 Maktab Pertahanan Angkatan Tentera (MPAT) dalam Majlis Pemasyhuran Hall of Fame yang diadakan di Dewan Hikmat, Maktab Turus Angkatan Tentera (MTAT) pada 3 Julai 2026.
Acara pemasyhuran telah disempurnakan oleh Komandan MPAT, Laksamana Pertama Mohd Shariman bin Ishak. Personaliti yang layak dimasyhurkan sebagai ahli Hall of Fame MPAT adalah terdiri daripada alumni maktab yang telah berjaya menjawat jawatan tertinggi di dalam perkhidmatan masing-masing. Pemasyhuran ini secara langsung memberi pengiktirafan secara nyata dan merupakan penghormatan berprestij tertinggi MPAT kepada alumninya.

03/07/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 (𝐌𝐀𝐅𝐃𝐂) 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝟒𝟔/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 (𝐄𝐒𝐅𝐒) 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐊

Course Participants (CPs) of the Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College Cohort 46/2026 successfully conducted the Economic and Security Field Studies (ESFS) Borneo Visit to Kuching, Sarawak from 29 June to 2 July 2026. The programme was organised to enhance participants’ strategic understanding of the relationship between economic development, border governance, regional connectivity and national security within one of Malaysia’s most strategically significant regions.

The visit focused on several strategic themes, including maritime security, border governance, economic resilience, regional connectivity and inter-agency cooperation. Through engagements with key government agencies and regional development institutions, participants gained practical exposure to Sarawak’s security environment, socio-economic development framework and strategic importance to Malaysia.

As part of the programme, participants attended a series of official briefings at the 1st Division Headquarters involving several strategic agencies and stakeholders. The delegation received briefings from the National Security Council on national security governance, border management and contemporary security challenges affecting Sarawak and the wider region.

Participants were also briefed by the Economic Planning Unit and Regional Corridor Development Authority on Sarawak’s socio-economic development planning, infrastructure expansion and regional economic initiatives under the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) framework. Discussions highlighted the importance of sustainable economic growth, investment attraction and regional development in strengthening national resilience and security.

In addition to official engagements, participants also conducted a cultural visit to Sarawak Cultural Village as part of the programme itinerary. The visit provided valuable exposure to Sarawak’s multicultural heritage, traditional communities and local customs, further enhancing participants’ appreciation of the social and cultural dimensions that contribute to national unity, regional identity and societal resilience.

The ESFS Borneo Visit provided valuable first-hand exposure to the challenges and opportunities associated with economic security, border governance and regional connectivity in East Malaysia. The programme also reinforced the importance of integrated inter-agency cooperation and strategic coordination in addressing contemporary security challenges.

Overall, the visit contributed significantly to the professional development of MAFDC Cohort 46/2026 participants by strengthening their strategic awareness and enhancing their appreciation of the economic-security nexus in supporting Malaysia’s long-term national interests.

29/06/2026

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐤𝐡𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐁𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐓 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟒𝟔/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Pada 27 Jun 26, Sindiket 4 BAKAT MPAT Kohort 46/2026 telah menganjurkan Pertandingan Boling Ukhuwah. Pertandingan dirasmikan dengan balingan pembukaan oleh Pengerusi BAKAT MPAT, Puan Alisham binti Hj Mohd Ali.

Pertandingan ini mempunyai dua kategori iaitu kategori berkumpulan dan individu. Pertandingan ini dianjurkan bertujuan untuk menggalakkan ahli BAKAT MPAT khususnya untuk mengamalkan budaya hidup sihat selain dapat mengeratkan ukhuwah dan memupuk semangat kesukanan.

Majlis diteruskan dengan acara pemotongan pulut kuning sebagai simbolik sambutan hari ulang tahun kelahiran bagi ahli BAKAT yang menyambutnya pada bulan Januari hingga Jun. Kejutan sambutan hari lahir istimewa buat Pengerusi BAKAT MPAT yang menyambut hari ulang tahun kelahiran pada 11 Jun 2026. Majlis diakhiri dengan majlis penyampaian hadiah dan penutupan oleh Pengerusi BAKAT MPAT.

Syabas dan tahniah diucapkan kepada Sindiket 4 BAKAT MPAT Kohort 46/2026 kerana telah menganjurkan pertandingan ini dengan jayanya.

26/06/2026

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐛 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚

25 Jun 26: Pertandingan Badminton Karnival Sukan PUSPAHANAS telah berlangsung di Dewan Serbaguna PUSPAHANAS Anjuran Maktab Pertahanan Angkatan Tentera (MPAT). Pertandingan ini melibatkan perlawanan diantara Markas PUSPAHANAS, Maktab Ketahanan Nasional (MKN), MPAT dan Maktab Turus Angkatan Tentera (MTAT).

Acara yang dipertandingkan ialah kategori Beregu Lelaki, Beregu Campuran dan Beregu Veteran. Keputusan akhir perlawanan menyebelahi MPAT sebagai Johan, diikuti Markas ditempat kedua, MTAT ketiga dan MKN ditempat keempat.

Pertandingan ini merupakan salah satu inisiatif dalam membentuk budaya gaya hidup sihat dikalangan anggota tentera mahupun awam yang berkhidmat di PUSPAHANAS.

Syabas dan tahniah diucapkan buat semua pemain dan penyokong yang telah memberikan kerjasama yang jitu dan menunjukkan sikap semangat kesukanan.

24/06/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐧-𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐛 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚

24 Jun 26: Ketua Pengajian Strategik dan Hubungan Antarabangsa (KEPSHA), Kol Ahmad Zamil bin Mohamad Nor telah menyempurnakan Majlis Pemakaian Pangkat bagi Anggota Lain-Lain Pangkat MPAT yang berlangsung di Foyer Bilik Mesyuarat MPAT. Anggota yang telah dinaikkan pangkat dari Koperal ke Sarjan ialah
1. Sjn Mohd Noor bin Ismail
2. Sjn Mohd Shahadi bin Mustaffar
Dan dari Laskar Kelas II ke Laskar Kelas I iaitu LK I TNL Muhammad Azwan bin Othman.

Pemakaian dan pemberian pangkat ini merupakan kepercayaan dan kehormatan yang sangat besar. Ianya merupakan amanah yang perlu dipikul dengan penuh rasa tanggungjawab. Tahniah dan syabas diucapkan kepada kesemua anggota yang telah dinaikkan pangkat.

23/06/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐓 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟒𝟔/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚 𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐓

23 Jun 26: Acara Riadah Brisk Walk telah dilaksanakan disekitar Taman Botani Putrajaya. Penglibatan dari semua Penuntut Kursus (PK) MPAT Kohort 46/2026 bersama seluruh warga MPAT. Acara riada ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk mengeratkan hubungan silaturrahim diantara PK dan warga MPAT selain mengamalkan gaya hidup yang sihat.

16/06/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 (𝐌𝐀𝐅𝐃𝐂) 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝟒𝟔/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 (𝐄𝐒𝐅𝐒) 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐇𝐑𝐔, 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑

From 8 to 11 June 2026, Course Participants (CPs) of the Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College (MAFDC) Cohort 46/2026 undertook the Economic and Security Field Studies (ESFS) South Visit to Johor Bahru, Johor. The programme was designed to enhance participants’ understanding of the relationship between economic development, border governance, and national security within one of Malaysia’s most strategically significant regions. The visit focused on three key themes: Security Governance, Economic Security, and Regional Connectivity.

The programme provided participants with first-hand exposure to the opportunities and challenges associated with regional connectivity, economic resilience, maritime security, and border management through engagements with key government agencies, maritime organisations, and economic institutions.

Key Engagements

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐬 (𝐏𝐓𝐏)
Participants received briefings and conducted a site visit to Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), one of Malaysia’s premier transshipment hubs and among the busiest container ports in the region. Discussions focused on the port’s strategic role in facilitating international trade, strengthening supply chain connectivity, and supporting Malaysia’s economic security. Participants also gained insights into the importance of protecting critical maritime infrastructure and trade routes in ensuring national resilience.

𝟑 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲
The delegation received a briefing from the 3 Division Chief of Staff on the security environment in the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia. The session highlighted the division’s operational responsibilities, readiness requirements, and contributions towards safeguarding territorial security through joint and inter-agency cooperation.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 (𝐍𝐒𝐂)
Participants were given a briefing on Malaysia’s national security governance framework, including the coordination of security policies and responses to emerging threats in Johor. The session provided valuable insights into the challenges associated with border management, transnational crime, disaster management, and national resilience.

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 (𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐀)
The briefing by MMEA focused on maritime law enforcement, maritime domain awareness, and search and rescue operations. Participants gained a deeper understanding of the agency’s role in safeguarding Malaysia’s maritime interests, protecting marine resources, and ensuring freedom of navigation within national waters.

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 (𝐀𝐊𝐏𝐒)
Participants were introduced to Malaysia’s integrated border management framework and the agency’s role in facilitating secure and efficient cross-border movement of people and goods through CIQ at the Sultan Iskandar Building. Discussions also covered challenges relating to smuggling, illegal migration, and transnational crime.

𝐈𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐈𝐑𝐃𝐀)
The engagement with IRDA provided participants with insights into the strategic development of Iskandar Malaysia as a major economic growth corridor. Discussions highlighted the relationship between regional development, economic competitiveness, investment attraction, and cross-border connectivity with Singapore.

Conclusion
Overall, the ESFS South Visit successfully enhanced participants’ understanding of the intricate relationship between economic development, border governance, and national security. The programme provided valuable exposure to Malaysia’s security and economic ecosystem while highlighting the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing contemporary security challenges and promoting national resilience.
The visit contributed significantly to the professional development of MAFDC Cohort 46/2026 participants by strengthening their strategic awareness, broadening their appreciation of the economic-security nexus, and reinforcing the importance of integrated approaches to safeguarding Malaysia’s national interests in an increasingly interconnected environment.