The Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy Admiral (ADM) Tan Sri Mohd Reza bin Mohd Sany called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Parliament House this afternoon. During their meeting, Dr Ng thanked ADM Tan Sri Mohd Reza for his contributions in maintaining strong ties between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). They also discussed the importance of keeping lines of communication open.

ADM Tan Sri Mohd Reza, who is in Singapore for his farewell visit from 2 to 4 November 2022, also called on Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong and Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral (RADM) Aaron Beng, after inspecting a Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence this morning.

As part of his programme, ADM Tan Sri Mohd Reza will visit RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base tomorrow morning, where he will be hosted aboard the Formidable-class frigate, RSS Supreme. ADM Tan Sri Mohd Reza will also attend the opening ceremony of the 30th edition of Exercise Malapura, the flagship bilateral exercise between the RSN and RMN which will be conducted from 4 to 14 November 2022.

ADM Tan Sri Mohd Reza's visit underscores the warm and long-standing bilateral defence relations between Singapore and Malaysia. The RSN and RMN interact regularly through a wide range of activities, including exercises, visits and professional exchanges, cross-attendance of courses, as well as through multilateral platforms such as the Five Power Defence Arrangements as well as the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus Exercises. The RSN and RMN also work closely to enhance regional maritime security through the Malacca Straits Patrol. These interactions have strengthened mutual understanding and professional ties between the personnel of both navies.