GEORGE TOWN: The first warship has arrived for the upcoming 3rd Asean Multilateral Naval Exercise (Amnex) from Aug 18 to 22, in conjunction with Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship.
KD Kedah, measuring 91m in length, arrived at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal at 9.15am on Friday (Aug 15).
It was followed closely by KD Lekiu, KD Lekir, RSS Vigour, UMS Kin Sin Phyu, BRP Antonio Luna, Kri Bung Tomo, VPNS Quang Trung, HTMS Krabi and KDB Darulaman, with the last shop scheduled to arrive at 1.45pm.
It was reported that Amnex would bring together navy chiefs from all Asean countries to discuss aspects of security, peace and stability in the region's seas.
Several side events will also be held, along with Hari Buletin 4.0 at Padang Kota Lama on Aug 17, including the Asean Navies' City Parade (ANCP).
The Asean Fleet Review will also be organised on Aug 21, and the Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib is scheduled to attend as the guest of honour to take the salute at the event.
Malaysia assumed the role of Asean Chair 2025 with the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability," symbolising its aspiration to guide this 58-year-old regional bloc toward a more united, dynamic, and sustainable future.
