KOTA KINABALU, 5 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – Defence Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali received a courtesy visit from a delegation of the Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System (HQIADS), led by Commander IADS Air Vice-Marshal Nathan Christie, in conjunction with the 63rd Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) Consultative Council (FCC) Meeting in Kota Kinabalu.
The meeting focused on regional security developments and the future direction of cooperation under the FPDA framework, including efforts to strengthen operational readiness and enhance interoperability among member countries.
Both sides also reaffirmed the role of the FPDA as an important platform for building strategic confidence and supporting peace and security in the region.
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The Ministry of Defence said Malaysia remains committed to strengthening its participation in the FPDA as a multilateral defence cooperation framework based on shared strategic interests, while continuing to enhance the country’s defence capabilities and contribute to regional stability.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia, the meeting took place in conjunction with the 63rd FPDA Consultative Council Meeting held in Kota Kinabalu. – The Capital Post.
