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Armed forces beef up Bintulu presence with new navy HQ

2 days ago

The army and the Border Regiment are being mobilised for increased readiness at the Kalimantan and Brunei borders, says the defence minister. (Bernama pic)KUCHING: A new naval headquarters is being planned for Bintulu, and all three armed services, namely the army, air force and navy, will increase their presence especially in the Bintulu area, defence minister Hishammuddin Hussein said today. He said the plan was to increase defence capabilities while ensuring that the country’s strategic interests in Sarawak waters were protected from any threats.