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Another Abduction Attempt Thwarted

Malaysian security forces have thwarted another abduction attempt, forcing southern Philippines criminals to turn back to their country.

Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) director general Datuk Mohamad Mantek said the kidnappers had attempted to enter Malaysian waters last week but retreated after being spotted by security personnel.

He said the kidnappers travelling in sailing vessel were believed to have instead abducted two foreign tourists somewhere between the southern Philippine islands of Cagayan and Palawan.

It has been earlier reported that the Malaysian security forces have been put on alert following information received that Abu Sayyaf is making new plans to conduct kidnapping during the annual Regatta Lepa fest in Regatta Lepa Square in Semporna, Sabah.

Based from the information, the date was picked by the terrorist because the fest has been frequently attended by dignataries which could be potential kidnapping targets.

The security forces have also received information to conduct similar kidnapping on diving resorts including in Singamata. Nevertheless, the security forces will maintain vigilance and does not rule out the terrorists changing their target to Sandakan, Beluran and Kinabatangan as they think that the security forces have given more focus on Semporna and Lahad Datu.

“We know they were not only planning to kidnap people but also to invade the state,” said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

“We are also aware they were not targeting certain people but rather focused on areas they think were unsuspected by the authorities,’’ he told

Dr Ahmad Zahid said security forces, such as the army, police and maritime enforcement agency, were always on their toes and advised the public to be patient and let the ESSCOM handle the situation.

He added that the ministry had also informed the Philippines government so that they could be on the alert.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar stated in Kuala Lumpur that they had received the information, adding that such threats were received from time to time and that each time the police would reinforce security in the high risk areas.

On March 26, the security forces had received information that suspected gunmen on five boats were trying to enter Semporna. Nevertheless, when security forces moved into the area, they saw four boats fleeing back into international waters. They did not see a fifth boat.

It has been suspected that the gunmen involved in the Singamata kidnapping incident were those from the fifth boat. They have managed to sneak in and blended with the locals before conducting their raid on Singamata resort.

Sauce: http://malaysiaflyingherald.wordpress.com/...tempt-thwarted/

The government is too soft.
should get ucav for the esszone.
Those as$ hole deserve to blown to pieces.

U.S. Submarine in Asia Trip as Obama Seeks to Assure Allies
By Sharon Chen | 29 April 2014 Tuesday |12:25 PM GMT+0800



A U.S. nuclear submarine is making a port call in Singapore as the Navy showcases its ability to operate in shallow coastal waters after questions about the fitness of its Littoral Combat Ship for use in Asia.

The Virginia-class USS North Carolina was designed with littoral combat in mind, particularly for special operations and anti-mine warfare, its commanding officer Richard Rhinehart told reporters yesterday. It is the submarine’s second visit to the region since its commissioning ceremony in 2008.

U.S. Navy officers in the Pacific fleet have raised concerns that the Littoral Combat Ship may lack the speed, range and electronic-warfare capabilities to operate in the vast Asian waters. President Barack Obama, who made a week-long trip to the region to shore up ties with key allies, has said the U.S. would protect East China Sea islands administered by Japan that are claimed by China and reaffirmed defense treaty obligations with the Philippines, embroiled in a dispute with China in the South China Sea.

“This is not the first Virginia-class to deploy to the region,” said Commander Rhinehart. “This does, however, represent a continued effort by the U.S. to send the best technology and capabilities into the Pacific theater.”

The North Carolina, which has been on its current deployment for four months, is the first class of submarine equipped with a periscope system consisting of two photonics masts with infrared and laser range-finding capability that makes it suitable for littoral waters, Rhinehart said. It can launch torpedoes and Tomahawk land attack missiles, has counter-mine capabilities and a nine-man lockout chamber to allow swimmers to exit, he said.

GAO Report

The Littoral Combat Ship, designed to operate in coastal waters, “might be better suited to operations” in the smaller Persian Gulf, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a report obtained by Bloomberg News this month. The Navy should consider buying fewer of the ships if its limitations prevent effective use in the Pacific, the report said, following others that have questioned the cost, mission and survivability in combat of the ship.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a Feb. 24 memo that “considerable reservations” led him to bar negotiations for any more than 32 of the vessels, 20 fewer than called for in the Navy’s $34 billion program. The Littoral Combat Ship is made in two versions by Lockheed Martin (LMT) Corp. and Austal Ltd.

Operating in shallow waters is a bigger challenge because there are more objects for sound to bounce off, the mix of salt water and fresh water can cause changes in buoyancy, and there is a greater likelihood of encountering other ships such as fishing vessels, Rhinehart said.

Projecting Power

The U.S. Navy will probably keep buying Littoral Combat Ships because it doesn’t really have an alternative, according to Richard Bitzinger, a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore who focuses on regional military issues.

“One of the reason why they’re building Littoral Combat Ships is to give them the ability to project power from the water close to land,” he said. “Asia’s important, Southeast Asia in particular is important, and the United States is going to be demonstrating its intention to stay here.”

Obama Visits

Tensions in Asia have been on the rise as China asserts its military muscle and presses claims to territory and resources. In November, China prompted criticism from the U.S., South Korea and Japan after it announced an air defense identification zone over a large part of the East China Sea. In January, it introduced fishing rules in the South China Sea requiring foreign vessels to seek permission before entering waters off its southern coast.

China will make “no compromise, no concessions” in such disputes and is ready to fight and win any battle, General Chang Wanquan said on April 8 in Beijing.

China has said central government defense spending will rise 12.2 percent this year to 808.2 billion yuan ($129.3 billion), at a time the Pentagon is cutting back, proposing a budget for the coming fiscal year of $495.6 billion and to reduce the Army’s personnel by 6 percent by 2015. China’s increased budget threatens to end U.S. military superiority, Frank Kendall, under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, said Feb. 11.

Counter, Contain

Obama, speaking on April 24 after a meeting in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, said a security treaty between the U.S. and Japan covers “all territory that is administered by Japan.” The commitment to defend the area is longstanding and he was not drawing a new “red line” with China over the issue, Obama said.

Yesterday, the Philippines and the U.S. signed an agreement that will boost the rotational American troop presence in the Southeast Asian nation.

The U.S. is seeking to work cooperatively with China in the region, Obama said at a briefing in Manila with Philippine President Benigno Aquino. “Our goal is not to counter China, our goal is not to contain China,” he said. “Our goal is to make sure that international rules and norms are respected and that includes in the area of maritime disputes.”

“We have a lot of regional allies,” said the North Carolina’s Commander Rhinehart. “The entire Asia area is very important and we’re here with our partner nations trying to promote security and the rights of all nations large and small.”

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-28/u...ure-allies.html

only in malaysia, people bash their own security forces

best part most of them dont have a clue how big the sacrifice made by military personnel

rakyat hidup senang lenang sedang kan military people nak jumpa anak bini pun susah

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Indonesian Army launched it's new locally built Kapal Motor Cepat (KMC) Komando.









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This post has been edited by azriel: Apr 30 2014, 09:04 AM

Lebi kurang CB90 je.....tp ok la at least capable buat sendiri

Yes. Looks like a lot of combat boat design are based from the CB90. The Russian Project 03160 'Raptor' Patrol Boat looks also similar to the CB90.

Hmm.. price wise how muchie? If cheaper better buy this for sabah

It really depend on the size of a market. I think countries like Indonesia build their own military equipment not because it's cheaper, but becuae for independency and some prestige.

pretty sure our shipyards can build this
doesn't look too complicated

Price is USD 1.035.000 each. Could carry up to 31 infantry. Max speed 35 knot. Equipped with Kongsberg Protector RWS 12.7mm.



Kongsberg officials testing the Protector RWS on board the Indonesian Army Kapal Motor Cepat (KMC) Komando.



This post has been edited by azriel: Apr 30 2014, 10:49 AM

i wonder if Malaysia could create a coalition with Phillipine to exterminate Abu Sayyaf militants..would it be possible?
win-win situation no?
if abu sayyaf gone, Pinoy have one less militant group and our sabah's coast will be free from those kidnappings..

Nah,
Might have backfire effect.
Perhaps after we have solid defend and enough asset to cover our lines.
As for support mayb in a from of air support.

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of Lockheed Martin's Modernized Target Acquisition Pilot Night Vision Sensors for the 8 unit Indonesian Army's AH-64E Guardian.



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Tidak....jangan la post lagi psl indon punye procurement. Terseksa batinku.... melihat senangnye diornh shopping compare dgn kita

Okay here the info I get on sgpv.

ship displacement around 3100 tons.
the ship will have at least 8 cell vls and have additional buffer space to put up to 24 cell vls.
138crew members.
Decoy launcher contract will be announce in near future.
The design was quite sexy or i should say very sexy indeed though it not yet finalise.
no worry about codad as it uses Raft-Mounted Propulsion System (RMPS) which optimise for asw mission.

Unfortunately we wont get uav such as s-100 as it will be over the cap price tags.

First ship will be completed by dec 2018.
current bhic shipyard having major refurbishment.
2 new assembly hall, 3 new hall for panel assembly, 3 keel lines.
by 2020 it will be able to build 3 ship at the same times.
good for the future production lines.

Too bad I can't get any info on SAM and ASM.
The answer I get sabar yer tunggu dan lihat je lar.

This post has been edited by yinchet: Apr 30 2014, 02:29 PM

Sabar ya.
Kita belanja ikut kemampuan kita.
kita kena tunggu rmk baru tahun depan. Asw heli very likely to happen.

Prolly the saving grace for me is that it has more space to put additional vls..