Mindef: We have never recognised any claim by any party in EEZ areas.

 Unions fears fine for unpaid salaries may force Airod to downsize.

Hishammuddin thanks the UAE their close friendship with Malaysia.

Weak management of revenue identified as the cause.

He says Air Force Operations chief had only gone to visit a patient but was not infected, disputes scanner at Mindef.

Mindef: The ministers also touched on the kidnapping of Indonesian fishermen in Sabah waters.

Mat Sabu says MPs from both sides support move to get more funds for drones, radar 

The ministry's focus now is on defence assets for maritime security control and patrol to prevent foreign invasion - Mohd Sabu.

Several options to address this issue has been identified with the ministry assuring there'll be minimum loss to the gov't.

The previous administration's failure to comply with regulations caused many units to worsen and be abandoned - minister.

PARLIAMENT | Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu had said the White Paper will be tabled in December.

COMMENT | Defence minister says efforts to find the missing soldiers were halted on July 26.

The measure has consent of the Malay Rulers who hold ceremonial positions in various branches of the Malaysian Armed Forces.

YOURSAY | ‘Why doesn’t Hisham suggest that PAC probe cover his uncle’s and father’s tenures too?’

UPDATED 6.40PM | I’ve got nothing to hide, but look into lands deals all the way back, says former minister.

As both camps are already under construction and will provide new accommodation for the families, it says.

Valuation of Kinrara army camp land was based on its existing condition, says firm's director Ahmed Kamil. 

Ex-defence minister welcomes probe over land swap deal allegations. 

It says it has never given an assurance to take in all the applicants.

COMMENT | A professional officer corps guides legitimate democratic governments and ensures they make balanced decisions.

Minister says a sum of RM1.4 billion would be allocated for the maintenance of major assets of the armed forces.

He will discuss efforts to improve security and well-being of border communities with Indonesian counterpart.

Instead, Azwanddin says Chin Tong's party, DAP, must apologise for insults towards Malays and Islam.

It, however, refutes reports that seven military staff were arrested by cops for involvement.

Mat Sabu says despite tight finances, gov't will not scrimp on the troops' welfare.

The hospital for Rohingya refugees is scheduled to cease operations on Dec 31.

Interests of armed forces members will be taken into account, following the termination of the contract, the ministry assures.

The Armed Forces says it will come down hard of any serving officers found to be breaking this rule.

UPDATED 4.53PM | Defence minister says appropriate action will be taken if any breach of regulations is found.

PARLIAMENT | Minister contends that this will help prevent political parties from influencing the military.