GEMAS, Aug 13 – The Malaysian Battalion 850-11 (MALBATT 850-11) personnel who are serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are currently safe, said Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
He said that the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is closely monitoring the current situation, and the safety of more than 800 personnel and officers in the region, amidst the ongoing conflict and unrest in West Asia.
“We have contingency plans and alternatives in place should the situation deteriorate. Our decisions will be based on discussions and consultations with the UN,” he said.
“Rest assured, we have developed options for our troops, and they will only be mobilised if absolutely necessary,” he told reporters, after attending the Firepower Training Exercise (LKT) 2024, at the Syed Sirajuddin Camp’s shooting range, on Tuesday.
