Proud moment: Jen Mohammad (centre) with Malbatt 850-11 personnel and officers at the UNSM exemplary service award ceremony at the Army Basic Training Centre in Port Dickson. — Bernama
PORT DICKSON: The Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) 850-12 will enhance its preparedness and vigilance to face any eventuality while carrying out its peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, says Chief of Defence Force Jen Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman.
He said the rotation of Malbatt 850-11 with Malbatt 850-12 was carried out in stages through four flight phases from Nov 6-20.
According to Jen Mohammad, the rotation of Malbatt contingents was meticulously planned to ensure seamless operations while maintaining the combat strength of the contingent at all times in the mission area.
“I urge all citizens and the families of personnel to continue praying for the peacekeepers to complete this mission safely and successfully.
“During its deployment in Lebanon, the Malbatt 850-11 contingent demonstrated excellent discipline and work quality despite facing severe challenges arising from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon,” he told reporters after the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM) Parade and the Disbandment Ceremony of Malbatt 850-11 at the Army Basic Training Centre here yesterday, Bernama reported.
At the ceremony, a total of 853 personnel and officers, including members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and a financial officer from the Defence Ministry, received the UNSM, led by their Commander, Colonel Burhan Sagoni.
Jen Mohammad said the presence of Malbatt 850-11 was well-received by the local community, reflecting the success of the collaboration between peacekeepers and the local population.
