Malaysia's Military | How Strong is it?

Malaysia's military, officially known as the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), is a well-organized institution tasked with defending the sovereignty and strategic interests of Malaysia.

Narrated by Tom McKay
Video Edited by iyanbriandi

Brought to you by the Behind Asian Team.

[BehindAsia]

How strong do you think Malaysia's military is? Let us know down below!

[ikmalzulkafali]

I don't care about the words of prejudice in the comment section... who say that Malaysia is not a strong country... but in the history of our soldiers we have never run away from war like them

[KamiojiTouma]

I think everyone misunderstood. Malaysian Military's duty is mainly strictly for "DEFENCE" as its name implies "Malaysia Ministry of Defense".. The equipments, artillery & what not was never about going on offence or attacking others. So defencewise, it is pretty much acceptable

[somethingright]

To be honest. I'm from malaysia and this video did shows us that our military isn't that impressive but keep in mind that army in any countries plays a vital role in defending the country. Since we didn't have invading others countries in mind but i wouldn't said that ours are powerful but they are competent enough to even handle some war outbreak to protect the country. The military strength we possess now may be small but it is enough to protect the whole country and it is still growing as it is.

[lingth]

Malaysia has the strongest fleet of frigates in ASEAN, no other countries has invisible frigates.

[BeeBoo]

More research needed, cant believe you just missed out Malaysia’s F/A-18 and also their jungle warfare capabilities

[ViolentCabbage-ymko]

You can tell that this video is not well researched because a lot of equipment from all 3 branches of the military are not mentioned like the 8x8 armored vehicle Gempita, F/A-18D Hornet and Keris class OPV to name a few. Also, the video totally forgot to mention about Malaysia's future military prospects (0:33). The RMN's plan is to change its naval fleet from 15 classes of ships to 5, the RMAF's plan called Capability 2055 (CAP 55) intends to phase out older aircrafts and reduce the types of planes from 5 to 2 for its fighter jets and procure new medium ranged air defense system while the Malaysian Army intends to upgrade existing equipment such as PT-91, K200 IFVs and buy or lease new defense equipment such as 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer, Black Hawk helicopter and Command center platform vehicle.

[MrBakabanzai]

you forgot something, F18 Hornet. Malaysia has a squadron which is F18 hornet squadron, F/A-18D owned by Malaysia has 8 units for various uses since 1996 and is expected to operate until 2032. you can google it or watch it on youtube, damn ASEAN power getting more strongger

[floofer]

Despite appearing weak in armaments and equipment, in truth our Geography is our true advantage.
We got the vast impenetrable jungles and mountains as natural fortress / defenses. A perfect environment for Guerilla warfare and operations carried out by medium to small task forces.

Our military is more catered to a defense oriented stance. In an advent of an invasion from either direction and getting pummeled, we could withdraw to Perak and Pahang to reform a line of defense there.

But we will be drawn out and grinded down in a war of attrition, if our coastal supply routes are cut in an embargo. Especially for our territories of Sarawak and Sabah.

[Ptsdsquadfr]

Malaysia:we're weak militarily but we're damn dominating the economic sector-

[Sontoloyo]

Anything related to Malaysia, it will attract the attention of Indonesians. Despite the fact that Indonesia lost the war against Malaysia in the era of the 1963-1966 confrontational war even though at that time it was a military power in Southeast Asia.

At that time Indonesia attacked Malaysia trying to conquer Malaysia but failed completely because it lost the war against Malaysia.

Indonesia has always underestimated Malaysia's military capabilities. From the past until now, Indonesia has always been very proud and arrogant, thinking as if their military forces are the strongest and greatest in Southeast Asia.

[YQKjack]

Malaysian here, saya am proud of kamu because kamu made this video.

[holycrap]

Well my man u see, my country is a peaceful country, we dont go to war with other country, we are peaceful here therefore the government doesn't allocate generous budget on the military. For me thats a good sign if a country doesnt need to spend a lot in the military, because it means the country is safe, and by safe I mean no military conflict with other nations ok.

[misasekoito]

Since you mentioned about the LCS, the ship are now not in "stealth" mode i guess. That's a technological advancement that no other countries yet to procure. Proud to be Malaysian

[mntz]

Malaysia country was peace and harmony country. The government doesn't focused on military budget, they more focused on education budget. Education level in Malaysia was more important, Malaysia spend a lot of Billion money to increase education of their people. Our school were free since primary to secondary school. for the technical skill, some of the school were free, some were cheap to paid this is because the fund from Malaysia Government. As Malaysian I'm proud of my country for focused on education. We were not a war zone country, the Military asset in our country were used to protect our country only, not use to evade any other country. We defend our country to make sure our people and other foreigner in our country feel safer to visit and stay in our country. Maybe people will talk shit about our country such as doesn't have much money to buy military asset. As we can see, education and military asset which one were important? In future, the education was more important, because that century maybe we doesn't use human anymore in battle, could be used the AI and robotic machine. We have the money to buy a lot of Military asset, but wait and see.

[FABPXX]

Malaysia have "AYAH PIN ELIT UNIT" for second last special force.. THAT unit very2 secret at Malaysia.. Don't play2 with AYAH PIN ELIT UNIT..

[seiwat]

our specialty are in guerilla warfare and jungle tactics. The army just acquired a infantry combat support helicopters at the end of last year, the air force is currently dealing to acquired black hawk and in talks to add Turkish newest 5th gen jet fighters.

[Pakyed]

I think u hv to update more ..malaysia are mote focusing on apc..which is about 1k unit includinh anti tank

[afizi]

even malaysia is weak but believe me we have the best skill in world our people is being training to be strong and brave not just depend on tech but also depend on what they deside, save her and dont miss everybody

[shahrulnizam]

Bosnia, Somalia, Singapore, Philippines. We may small & look weak. But we stay strong & don't look behind