The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced today, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia.
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024
The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced today, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 15th December 2024. Indian contingent comprising of 78 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of MAHAR Regiment. The Malaysian contingent is being represented by 123 personnel from The Royal Malaysian Regiment.
Last Edition
A joint bilateral training exercise of Indian and Malaysian armies has commenced in Meghalaya’s Umroi Cantonment to enhance military capability for conduct of multi-domain operations in a sub-conventional scenario.
Aim
Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate. The exercise will focus on operations in the jungle environment.
Phases
The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be focused on cross training between both the Armies including lectures, demonstrations, and practices of various drills in jungle terrain. In the final phase both the Armies will take active part in a simulated exercise, wherein troops will execute various drills including Anti-MT Ambush, Occupation of Harbour, Carrying out Recce Patrol, Ambush and an Attack on area taken over by the terrorists.
India Malaysia Relations
The historical ties between India and Malaysia trace back over a millennium, significantly influenced by the Chola Empire (9th-13th centuries). The Cholas established extensive maritime trade routes that connected South India with the Malay Peninsula, fostering cultural and economic exchanges.
Under the reign of emperors like Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I, the Cholas established control over parts of Southeast Asia, including present-day Malaysia.
Malaysia is India’s 13th largest trading partner, and India ranks among Malaysia’s top ten trading partners, also being the 3rd largest trading partner in ASEAN.
Joint Exercises: Harimau Shakti (Army), Samudra Lakshmana (Navy), and Udara Shakti (Air Force). These exercises enhance inter-service cooperation and strategic bonds.
Regional Collaboration: The Indian Navy regularly interacts with the Royal Malaysian Navy, fostering a collaborative maritime relationship.
Key Facts About Malaysia
Location: Southeast Asia; divided into Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, separated by the South China Sea.
Capital: Kuala Lumpur.
Highest Point: Mount Kinabalu, 13,455 feet
Major Mountain Ranges: Main Range, Crocker, Bintang, Hose.
Major Rivers: Rajang, Sugut, Pahang, Klang.
