JOHOR BARU: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar officiated at the inauguration and naming ceremony of the Johor Baru Royal Malaysian Navy base, here, Wednesday (Sept 27).
His children Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim were also in attendance.
According to a post on his official Facebook page, the naval base spanning 19.02ha in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya is home to Navy Reserve Force and KD Sri Medini.
The base provides a training centre with the latest military needs and infrastructure as well as housing for Navy personnel and trainees.
Sultan Ibrahim also witnessed the opening gimmick conducted by RMN special forces unit, KD Panglima Hitam before signing the inauguration and naming plaque of the base.
Also present were Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Army Chief General Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman, Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob and Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. - Bernama
