KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces' Battalion 850-11 (Malbatt 850-11) team is safe despite increasing tensions following Israel's attack on Lebanon, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
The Defence Minister said there was no injury to any of the Malbatt personnel or damages to assets since the attack by Israel on Lebanon last week.
"All teams under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), including Malbatt have been instructed to conduct patrol operations.
"The Malbatt team, which operated in south Lebanon, have been instructed by Unifil to remain at their encampment as well.
"The Unifil base has also activated bunker drill based on existing procedures until the situation is under control," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 2).
Khaled said any plans to withdraw the Malbatt personnel would depend on the approval of Unifil.
"Plans to withdraw them (from Lebanon) will be based on the level of security and threats at the area of operation.
"The Defence Ministry and the Armed Forces will continue to monitor the situation in south Lebanon and will update any development of the Malbatt team," he said.
