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Malaysia Learning Satellite Technology from Indonesia.

It is undeniable that Indonesia is Southeast Asia's most advanced country in the field of aviation and space.


And why is that my post here was deleted?

Why should we accept any unfounded allegations or boastful rhetoric as fact?

What is the basis for claim that Indonesia is anywhere close to Asia or Southeast Asia's most advanced country in space and aviation sector?

Nothing.

Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia are all ahead of you by decades. North Korea and South Korea are both ahead of you by decades.

If you mean ASEAN, then tiny Singapore is ahead of you in almost every area imaginable.

Example.

Singapore manufactures aero engines for Rolls Royce and P&W. Safran Helicopters South East Asian engine repair and overhaul centre is in Singapore. Biggest independent MRO player at least in Asia Pacific is in Singapore. Singapore built and designed commercial satellite TeLeos-1 is already operational. TeLeos-2 is being built as we speak. Not just microsatellite or nanosatellite.

And the list goes on and on.

Indonesia is not even a player. Just being able to put together the body of some propeller driven planes does not make you an aviation powerhouse. Otherwise, many Eastern European countries would be aviation powerhouses.

And talking of space, what area is Indonesia leading in? Scientific publications quantity? Quality? Citations? Non self citations? Non self citations per paper?

Aerospace exports (here also Singapore leads you by really big margin).

Of course, no Asian country is a match to European and Western powers. That is besides the point.
 
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Malaysia Outlines its Shopping List

20 Juni 2017

RMAF CN-235 (photo : Xu Zheng)

As the global aerospace industry descends on Paris for the biennial aviation spectacle, the chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has revealed the contents of his shopping list.

A new multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA), new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and additional air defence radars are the primary capability acquisition goals, according to RMAF Chief Gen Affendi Buang.

In a written reply to Shephard, the RMAF Chief stated that these acquisitions would nevertheless be subject to the availability of funding allocations by the Malaysian government.

On the MPA requirement, Gen Affendi stated: ‘The RMAF is considering a few options to enhance the maritime patrol capabilities which is presently being undertaken by the Beechcraft B200T aircraft. Due to the age factor (23 years) and limited number and capabilities, more capable and fully-fledged MPA platforms (ASW and AsuW) with ISR and SAR capabilities are being evaluated to replace the B200T aircraft.’

As an interim measure, the RMAF is considering modifying and integrating some of its CN235 medium transport aircraft with the AMASCOS surveillance system from the B200T.

‘The procurement of [an] MPA is highly desirable to meet the ever-increasing surveillance and patrol requirement in the Malaysian Territorial Waters and EEZ but will still be largely dependent on the availability of funding from the government.’

Gen Affendi also said that in regard to the RMAF’s focus under the 11th Malaysia Plan of 2016-2020, and based on the budget allocated under the plan, the RMAF is focused on completing the existing procurement of A400M aircraft and its infrastructure, the final phase of EC725 helicopters infrastructure as well as the Sukhoi Service Technical Centre (located at RMAF Gong Kedak).



RMAF EC-725 (photo : urkyurky)

He also added that the RMAF was also in the process of upgrading its S-61A Nuri helicopters under the Nuri Upgrade Programme 4 (NUP4), its C-130H fleet under the C-130H Avionics Upgrade Programme 2 (AUP2) and its BAE Hawk 100/200s under the Hawk Upgrade Programme.

‘All these upgrade programmes are meant to optimise the asset’s capabilities besides meeting the present Air Traffic Management (ATM) requirement,’ he stated.

In regards to the Nuri upgrade programme (being carried out by Airod and Heli-One), the proof of concept helicopter (M23-37) was now on the final stage of issuance of the Supplementary Type certificate (STC) and Certificate of Airworthiness (COA) and this was expected to be done imminently.

On the C-130H upgrade programme, the RMAF Chief said the service forecast that the first phase of the programme would start by the end of this year.

He did not confirm which companies would be doing the upgrade, although it is known that Malaysia’s Airod would be the domestic company doing the upgrade with an undetermined foreign partner.

The Hawk upgrade programme was in the negotiation process, he stated, again not specifying the companies involved, although it is known that Airod and BAE Systems (as the OEM) will be doing the upgrade work.

Turning to the MRCA programme, Gen Affendi said with the service’s MiG-29 fleet passing the 20-year mark, they were starting to see ‘an increase in capability gap’.

‘Advancements in technologies especially the sensor fusion and weaponry is forcing RMAF to consider the available options for future operations of the MiG-29. The RMAF have proposed certain measures deemed fit and we are still awaiting the direction from Malaysian government.’

Regarding UAV capabilities for the RMAF, Gen Affendi stated that the RMAF was still in the early phases of planning on introducing UAV capabilities within the force.

‘The introduction and integration of this capability with the present and future RMAF assets are very much in the planning process. Nevertheless, the RMAF will continue to monitor and evaluate the development of the UAV platforms to provide better insight in identifying the most suitable platform for future operation.’

(Shephard)

 
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Military radar equipment worth millions missing from Malaysian port
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A high-tech military consignment has gone missing from a port in Johor, prompting an investigation by the Customs Department and International Trade and Industry Ministry. The radar equipment, worth millions of ringgit, was being shipped from Australia to the Netherlands via Malaysia. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK

JOHOR BARU (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - A consignment of high-tech military radar equipment worth millions of ringgit has gone missing from the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.

Agencies including the Customs Department and the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) are investigating the disappearance.

Nusajaya OCPD Asst Comm Nor Hashim Mohamad confirmed that a police report on the matter was received.

Meanwhile, Customs Department assistant director-general (enforcement) Datuk Paddy Abd Halim said an internal investigation was being carried out as well.

Sources said Customs officials detained the radar systems shortly after the consignment arrived from Australia last month.

The items, in one container, were supposed to be shipped to the Netherlands via Johor but did not have the necessary permits, which led to the unexpected detention.


All military equipment being shipped out of, or in transit at any Malaysian port, requires a special permit from Miti.

No such permit or other supporting documents were produced when requested by port and Customs officials, a source said.

During a recent audit check, it was discovered that the classified material could not be located at the port and a police report was then lodged.

The authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the consignment could have been loaded onto another vessel and shipped off to the Netherlands discreetly to avoid further problems.

The sources added that it was not easy for the equipment to be removed by ground transport because of strict checks at the entry and exit points of the port.

Customs has set up a special team to probe the matter internally and determine if standard operating procedures were followed.

The sources said that such sensitive equipment requires a permit under the Strategic Trade Act 2010.

The penalties are heavy as fines can be as high as RM10,000,000 (S$3,214,525), while those convicted can also face the death penalty, sources added.

The permits were issued from Miti's strategic trade secretariat in Kuala Lumpur, the sources said, adding that the paperwork for such a permit could be filled online and it takes five working days for the permit to be issued.

The Act, which is over 1,237 pages long in English and Bahasa Malaysia, is on the Miti website and covers a broad range of sensitive goods and items to control or prevent them from being used in nuclear armament and weapons of mass destruction, especially if they fall into the hands of extremists.


http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se...nt-worth-millions-missing-from-malaysian-port

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Military radar equipment worth millions missing from Malaysian port
bp290617radar.jpg

A high-tech military consignment has gone missing from a port in Johor, prompting an investigation by the Customs Department and International Trade and Industry Ministry. The radar equipment, worth millions of ringgit, was being shipped from Australia to the Netherlands via Malaysia. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK

JOHOR BARU (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - A consignment of high-tech military radar equipment worth millions of ringgit has gone missing from the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.

Agencies including the Customs Department and the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) are investigating the disappearance.

Nusajaya OCPD Asst Comm Nor Hashim Mohamad confirmed that a police report on the matter was received.

Meanwhile, Customs Department assistant director-general (enforcement) Datuk Paddy Abd Halim said an internal investigation was being carried out as well.

Sources said Customs officials detained the radar systems shortly after the consignment arrived from Australia last month.

The items, in one container, were supposed to be shipped to the Netherlands via Johor but did not have the necessary permits, which led to the unexpected detention.


All military equipment being shipped out of, or in transit at any Malaysian port, requires a special permit from Miti.

No such permit or other supporting documents were produced when requested by port and Customs officials, a source said.

During a recent audit check, it was discovered that the classified material could not be located at the port and a police report was then lodged.

The authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the consignment could have been loaded onto another vessel and shipped off to the Netherlands discreetly to avoid further problems.

The sources added that it was not easy for the equipment to be removed by ground transport because of strict checks at the entry and exit points of the port.

Customs has set up a special team to probe the matter internally and determine if standard operating procedures were followed.

The sources said that such sensitive equipment requires a permit under the Strategic Trade Act 2010.

The penalties are heavy as fines can be as high as RM10,000,000 (S$3,214,525), while those convicted can also face the death penalty, sources added.

The permits were issued from Miti's strategic trade secretariat in Kuala Lumpur, the sources said, adding that the paperwork for such a permit could be filled online and it takes five working days for the permit to be issued.

The Act, which is over 1,237 pages long in English and Bahasa Malaysia, is on the Miti website and covers a broad range of sensitive goods and items to control or prevent them from being used in nuclear armament and weapons of mass destruction, especially if they fall into the hands of extremists.


http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se...nt-worth-millions-missing-from-malaysian-port

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after f-5 engine missing and found in Uruguay.. now radar have missing
 
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after f-5 engine missing and found in Uruguay.. now radar have missing

It is Australian military radar on transit to Netherland. Malaysian port authority detained it due to documentation discrepancy. Somehow the Aussies or their agents managed to moved the radar quietly from the detention warehouse and shipped it to Netherland.
 
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It is Australian military radar on transit to Netherland. Malaysian port authority detained it due to documentation discrepancy. Somehow the Aussies or their agents managed to moved the radar quietly from the detention warehouse and shipped it to Netherland.
Spooks.... Spooks everywhere...
 
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Defence Ministry Claiming RM147.7m Damages from Boustead Heavy Joint-Venture Firm
13 Juli 2017

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RMN Scorpene submarine (photo : DCNS)

PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Defence is claiming damages of RM147.7 million from Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd’s joint-venture company Boustead DCNS Naval Corporation Sdn Bhd (BDNC) for “breach of obligations” under the contract for in-service support for the Royal Malaysian Navy Scorpene submarines.

BDNC is 60% owned by BHIC Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of BHIC, and the rest is held by France's DCNS SA.

BHIC told Bursa Malaysia that it received a letter from the ministry claiming liquidated damages amounting to RM53.2 million and €19.3 million (RM94.5 million), being 10% of the total contract value.

The submarines service support deal was awarded to BDNC on Aug 12, 2010 for a total contract value of €193 million and RM532 million. It included a full submarine integrated logistics support package, consisting of a comprehensive spare parts package as well as the outfitting of workshop equipment, respective yard facilities and equipment, submarine safety conditioning facilities and their corresponding maintenance.

The contract also covered tugboat services and the operation and maintenance of the shiplift, transfer system and submarine “umbilical services”.

BHIC said BDNC is responding to the letter of claim and has adequate basis to defend itself and appeal against the claim, which is expected to have a material financial and operational impact on the BHIC Group for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2017.

BHIC shares fell one sen to close at RM2.19 on some 15,300 units traded, giving it a market capitalisation of RM544.12 million.

(Sun Daily)
 
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Russia Plans to Sign Deal on Malaysia’s MiG-29 Aircraft Upgrade at MAKS
18 Juli 2017

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RMAF MiG-29N (photo : RA AZ)

ZHUKOVSKIY (Russia) (Sputnik) – The International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS is held in the town of Zhukovskiy in the Moscow Region from July 18-23.

"We plan to finalize such a serious process as modernization of Royal Malaysian Air Force’s MiG-29 jets. Today, [Malaysia's] Air Force Commander is here. We hope that everything will be successful," Shugaev said.

A total of 18 Russia-made MiG-29N fighter jets became part of Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) fleet under a 1993 deal. On March 21, a representative of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) told Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak that Russia was ready to modernize Malaysia's MiG-29N fighter jets to MiG-29SM, and provide full repairs to this end.

(Sputnik)
 
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Aselsan opens Malaysian venture
Lalezer Sariibrahimoglu - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
25 July 2017


Turkey’s military electronics company Aselsan announced on 24 July that it had established a company in Malaysia under the name of Aselsan Malaysia Sdn Bhd, which will operate on remote-controlled weapons systems.

The company is 100% owned by Aselsan, it said in a statement submitted to Turkey’s Public Disclosure Platform.

Aselan Malaysia was registered on 19 July and its capital will be MYR100 (USD23), the company added.

Aselsan has an ambitious policy of opening up abroad in parallel to its efforts to manufacture advanced electronics products domestically.

In 2016, Aselsan signed a partnership agreement with TAQNIA Defence and Security Technologies of Saudi Arabia (DST) with the aim of co-operating on a joint venture to build a factory in Saudi Arabia to create an advanced technological base.

http://www.janes.com/article/72589/aselsan-opens-malaysian-venture
 
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Royal Malaysian Navy Launched its First LCS Gowind Frigate KD Maharaja Lela
Published: Thursday, 24 August 2017 08:51

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN or Tentera Laut DiRaja Malaysia; TLDM) launched and named today its first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Gowind frigate. The ceremony took place at Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) Lumut shipyard (Western Malaysia) on August 24th. The first of class vessel is now known as KD Maharaja Lela.

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Dato Maharaja Lela (died on 20 January 1877) was a Malay nationalist from Perak. Dato' Maharajalela is generally celebrated as a folk hero by Malay nationalists, and seen as a symbol of the Malay resistance against British colonialism.

In late 2016, the RMN ran a poll on its website to select the name of its future frigate class currently known as LCS / Second Generation Patrol Vessel (SGPV) program. Malaysian citizens were invited to select one of three "group of names" based on one theme each:
- Theme 1: Fighter (Pejuang) "Symbol of the fighting spirit in defending the country's sovereignty".
- Theme 2: Weapon (Senjata): "Upholding the power of traditional weapons used by the warriors of the homeland against invaders".
- Theme 3: Courage (Nilai Keberanian): "Upholding the courage and heroism in the fighting spirit of the individual and the troops".

It appears that the LCS Gowind class will be nammed after "Theme 1: Fighter".

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The ceremony took place in presence of many officials including Malaysia's Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and the RMN Chief of Navy Admiral Kamarul.

The keel of the first vessel was laid on March 8th, 2016

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The first LCS Gowind frigate for the RMN was officially launched and named during a ceremony at Lumut shipyard. RMN picture.

The keel of the first vessel was laid on March 8th 2016.

We learned during LIMA 2017 that the Panoramic Sensors and Intelligence Module (PSIM) won't be installed aboard the vessel before its shore-based systems acceptance test set for June 2018 (eventough one of the recent pictures seem to show the mast in place). PSIM is a large module combining sensors, combat system, communications and operations stations. Last but not least, according to the RMN, the first LCS should be operational "around 2023".

The second vessel's keel was just laid on February 28th and is set for a May 2018 launch.

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In early 2011, Malaysia launched the SGPV program with a budget of RM6 billion (US$1.9 billion) calling for six stealth frigates. Several foreign shipbuilders were bidding for the program. In late 2011, it was announced that the Gowind class design by DCNS had been chosen and that the SGPV program had been awarded to Boustead Naval Shipyard/DCNS.

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Based on the Naval Group (ex-DCNS) Gowind 2500 corvette design (also selected by the Egyptian Navy), the Royal Malaysian Navy future LCS will be slightly larger and thus classified as frigates (with a length of 111 meters and a displacement of 3,100 tons).

The RMN frigates will differ quite a lot compared to the Egyptian Navy Gowind corvettes which may be considered as the "baseline configuration": Navy Recognition was the first one to reveal that the RMN selected Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for its LCS. This was two years ago during LIMA 2015. The main gun will be a 57mm by BAE Systems Bofors in a stealth cupola similar to the Visby-class stealth corvettes of the Swedish Navy. (In comparison, the Egyptian corvettes will be fitted with MBDA's Exocet anti-ship missiles and 76mm main gun from Leonardo.) The radar will be a SMART-S Mk2 by Thales while the fire control and optronics will be Rheinmetall products. The vessels will be fitted with integrated communications systems by Rhode and Schwarz.

For more details, check out our Royal Malaysian Navy LCS / SGPV Technical datasheet

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KD Maharaja Lela characteristics:
Length: 111 meters
Beam: 16 meters
Draught: 3.85 meters
Displacement: 3078 tonnes
Speed: >28 knots
Endurance: 5000 nautical miles
Crew: 118 sailors (including 18 officers)

"4D" warfare capabilities: AAW, ASuW, ASW and EW

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The RMN frigates will differ quite a lot compared to the Egyptian Navy Gowind corvettes which may be considered as the "baseline configuration": Navy Recognition was the first one to reveal that the RMN selected Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for its LCS. This was two years ago during LIMA 2015. The main gun will be a 57mm by BAE Systems Bofors in a stealth cupola similar to the Visby-class stealth corvettes of the Swedish Navy. (In comparison, the Egyptian corvettes will be fitted with MBDA's Exocet anti-ship missiles and 76mm main gun from Leonardo.) The radar will be a SMART-S Mk2 by Thales while the fire control and optronics will be Rheinmetall products. The vessels will be fitted with integrated communications systems by Rhode and Schwarz.

For more details, check out our Royal Malaysian Navy LCS / SGPV Technical datasheet


For more Pictures from Launch Ceremony, visit:
https://www.navyrecognition.com/ind...irst-lcs-gowind-frigate-kd-maharaja-lela.html


@Penguin @Rashid Mahmood @Quwa @Bilal Khan (Quwa)
 
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Malaysia Reveals Condor Logistics Vehicle Prototype

02 September 2107



Deftech’s upgraded 4x4 Condor prototype seen during the Independence Day Parade rehearsal. (photo : Jane's)

Malaysia’s Deftech unveiled a converted Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Condor 4x4 logistics support vehicle prototype during Malaysia’s Independence Day parade on 31 August.

The original armoured personnel carrier (APC) has been converted into a flatbed logistics support vehicle, with the primary intention of transporting and supporting Deftech’s Aludra unmanned aerial vehicle, though the vehicle can be employed for general logistics support as well.

The conversion involves removal of the top half of the APC’s troop compartment and transforming the freed space into a flatbed to transport supply containers securely. With the passenger space eliminated, internal personnel capacity is now limited to only the driver and vehicle commander.

Deftech is also considering the installation of an integral loader crane to facilitate loading and unloading.



Condor logistic vehicle with Aludra UAV (photo : Malaysian Defence)

Jane’s has learnt that the prototype vehicle was developed in late 2015 by Deftech under a company funded initiative based on the requirement for a rugged mobility vehicle to transport the Aludra UAV.

The Aludra UAV system had earlier been deployed under a services-based contract to support Malaysian Armed Forces operations in East Malaysia, although the contract has recently expired and is in the process of being renegotiated.

Although the logistics vehicle variant is currently not a Malaysian Army requirement, then Malaysian Army Chief (now Chief of Defence Force) General Raja Affandi told Jane’s in April 2016 at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition that the army’s plan for the modernisation and upgrade of its Condor fleet – should funding for the program be approved – would include some of the fleet being converted into flatbed logistic transports.

Deftech also displayed its Condor upgrade prototype at the parade. This effort involves the replacement of its 168 hp Mercedes Benz engine with a 215 hp Deutz engine, an independent axle replacing the rigid axle, an automatic transmission replacing the t manual transmission, and a new drop box which will increase the vehicle’s power output of 491 Nm at 1600 rpm to 800 Nm at 1200-1700 rpm.
 
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Malaysia Reveals Condor Logistics Vehicle Prototype

02 September 2107



Deftech’s upgraded 4x4 Condor prototype seen during the Independence Day Parade rehearsal. (photo : Jane's)

Malaysia’s Deftech unveiled a converted Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Condor 4x4 logistics support vehicle prototype during Malaysia’s Independence Day parade on 31 August.

The original armoured personnel carrier (APC) has been converted into a flatbed logistics support vehicle, with the primary intention of transporting and supporting Deftech’s Aludra unmanned aerial vehicle, though the vehicle can be employed for general logistics support as well.

The conversion involves removal of the top half of the APC’s troop compartment and transforming the freed space into a flatbed to transport supply containers securely. With the passenger space eliminated, internal personnel capacity is now limited to only the driver and vehicle commander.

Deftech is also considering the installation of an integral loader crane to facilitate loading and unloading.



Condor logistic vehicle with Aludra UAV (photo : Malaysian Defence)

Jane’s has learnt that the prototype vehicle was developed in late 2015 by Deftech under a company funded initiative based on the requirement for a rugged mobility vehicle to transport the Aludra UAV.

The Aludra UAV system had earlier been deployed under a services-based contract to support Malaysian Armed Forces operations in East Malaysia, although the contract has recently expired and is in the process of being renegotiated.

Although the logistics vehicle variant is currently not a Malaysian Army requirement, then Malaysian Army Chief (now Chief of Defence Force) General Raja Affandi told Jane’s in April 2016 at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition that the army’s plan for the modernisation and upgrade of its Condor fleet – should funding for the program be approved – would include some of the fleet being converted into flatbed logistic transports.

Deftech also displayed its Condor upgrade prototype at the parade. This effort involves the replacement of its 168 hp Mercedes Benz engine with a 215 hp Deutz engine, an independent axle replacing the rigid axle, an automatic transmission replacing the t manual transmission, and a new drop box which will increase the vehicle’s power output of 491 Nm at 1600 rpm to 800 Nm at 1200-1700 rpm.
Ooohh.. Pretty neat..

Kudos!!
 
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TV1 - Malaysia National Day Parade 2017 : Full Military Assets Segment
 
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I hope our King, Sultans (especially Sultan of Johor and Selangor) and their prince and princess press hard on blinded politicians to hold this country against the influences of extremist minded people. Long live HM Sultan of Johor, and Sultan of Selangor!

Ustaz: Haram to play chess, checkers, Snakes and Ladders
  • Nation
  • Saturday, 21 Oct 2017

    8:56 AM MYT

PETALING JAYA: Penang-based preacher Ustaz Shahul Hamid Seeni Muhammad has spoken out against the use of mobile devices, such as the iPad, for gaming and games such as Snakes and Ladders.

The preacher was mired in controversy recently for asking Muslims not to patronise hair salons run by non-Muslims, seen in footage seemingly released years ago.

In the Youtube video, he was asked for his view on providing children with an iPad until they were engrossed with it and do not want to read the al-quran and hadis: “It’s a sin! Cannot.”

“Playing game, from what I understand, cannot play, the hukum (rule) is haram. Play checkers, cannot, play chess, cannot, play Snake and Ladders, cannot,” he said.

Shahul also disapproved of asset-accumulation games such as Saidina and Monopoly, and spoke out against Solitaire, a pre-installed game on most computers which involves playing cards, stating that it can lead to gambling.

He also highlighted how schoolchildren spent hours on multiplayer-shooter games in cybercafes: “Cannot play! The hukum (rule) is haram.”

Shahul also spoke about how online betting snared even the very young, teaching them how to gamble.

“Isn’t there any good engineer that can make games that are more Islamic in nature? Then, even if they’re playing game, at the same time, they can understand Islam better,” he said, approving of such knowledge-oriented games and citing the example of Typing Tutor, which hones typing abilities.

The video, which was published onto Youtube today by an account named News Feed, is believed to be footage recorded at an earlier date.
Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nati...reacher-criticises-games/#Z1R8Gf1oFATK4CAg.99




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Leaders’ political will against extremism under scrutiny

Free Malaysia Today October 21, 2017

By FMT Reporter


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s hard-earned racial harmony and diversity could be compromised if its leaders continue to keep mum over acts of religious extremism or if ill-intentioned politicians continue sowing discord among the people, a political commentator warned in Sin Chew Daily today.

Chong Lip Teck, who writes for the Chinese daily, said the real issue behind the recent spate of extremist incidents was whether the country’s leaders have the political will and power of execution to deal with such cases.

He said the people will use it as a yardstick to gauge the competency of the relevant authorities.

He said the home ministry, police and the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) took action on preacher Zamihan Mat Zin, who had allegedly insulted non-Muslims for lacking hygiene in defending a laundrette’s Muslim-only customer policy, only after the Conference of Rulers issued a statement expressing concern over the situation.

“Even though the government has repeatedly emphasised moderation, whenever a controversial racial or religious issue pops up, these people are slow in defending the cause of moderation as well as the country’s diversity,” he said.

“The issues of the beer festival and the Muslim-only launderette have sadly reflected the submission to conservatism by the authorities, be it the Barisan Nasional or Pakatan Harapan governments.

“This was particularly visible in the Muslim-only launderette issue, where the authorities came out with a remarkably toned-down response only after the Johor Sultan had spoken up,” he said in a commentary republished by The Straits Times.

Chong said moderation, tolerance and accommodation had been an integral part of the Malaysian people’s day-to-day interactions.

Irrespective of race and religion, they had been respecting and accepting one another while politicians and the “little Napoleons” in government departments kept sowing discord.

“In any democratic country, an ineffective government machinery does not augur well for the continued progress of society.

Last month, the Better Beer Festival scheduled on Oct 6 and 7 was disallowed by the authorities following opposition by PAS and Muslim hardliners. Subsequently, the Klang Municipal Council permitted the organisers of the Centro German F&B Party to hold their event on Oct 12 and 13, but disallowed them from using the word “Oktoberfest”.

Also, late last month, two laundrette operators, in Muar and Kangar, were criticised by various quarters after they were reported to have enforced the Muslim-only policy.


On Sept 27, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, reprimanded the owner of the Muar laundrette, telling him to operate his business in Afghanistan if he wanted to continue with such a policy.

On Oct 10, the Conference of Rulers condemned the controversies including that of the Muslims-only laundrettes, saying such acts went “beyond all acceptable standards of decency”.

They said these actions risked the harmony within Malaysia’s multi-religious and multiracial society, and that the damaging implications of such acts became more severe when they were erroneously associated with or committed in the name of Islam.

On Oct 11, Zamihan, who is Persatuan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah (Aswaja) president, was arrested and remanded for two days for investigations into a talk he gave at a mosque in Shah Alam on Oct 8 in which he apparently supported the laundrette operators.

It was reported that Jakim referred Zamihan to its disciplinary board following his alleged criticism of the Johor sultan during a religious talk.
 
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