Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College

14/10/2021

FIREPOWER TRAINING (FPT) 2021

12 Oct 2021 – The annual Firepower Training (FPT) was successfully conducted at the Gemas Range in the presence of Jeneral Tan Sri Datuk Zamrose bin Mohd Zain, Chief of Army. The FM/DS and Course Participants (CP) of the Malaysian Command and Staff Course (MCSC) Serial 50/2021 attended the FPT as part of the college’s Southern Region Capabilities and Operational Studies (SRCOS) program.

The FPT has always been an important event in the MCSC’s calendar as it provides the CP with an opportunity to witness the battlefield effects and ranges of direct and indirect fire weapon platforms. Most importantly, FPT provides the CP with an understanding of joint fires coordination and effects involving the Malaysian Army, Navy and Air Force. In addition, the knowledge gained from FPT will assist CP to improve their joint operational planning skills which supports command decision making through improved awareness of the employment of joint firepower capabilities.

Five CP, including Overseas Course Participants (OCP), were given the opportunity by the Chief of Army to get a first-hand experience firing high calibre weapon platforms such as the MBT PT 91M and AV8 Gempita.

Brig Jen Hj Fazal bin Hj Abdul Rahman, Commandant of the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College (MAFSC) conveyes his sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Chief of Army, 3rd Inf Div and the FPT team for this memorable occasion.

25/09/2021

MALAYSIAN COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE SERIAL 50/2021 OVERSEAS COURSE PARTICIPANT PROMOTION CEREMONY

24 SEP 2021 - The FM/DS and Course Participants (CP) of the Malaysian Command and Staff Course (MCSC) 50/2021 attended a promotion ceremony of an Overseas Course Participant (OCP) from the Bangladesh Navy. Lt Cdr Razeen Ibne Wahid was promoted to the rank of Commander in an auspicious occasion held at the PUSPAHANAS Main Auditorium.

Brig Jen Hj Fazal bin Hj Abdul Rahman, Commandant of the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College (MAFSC) was the guest of honour of the event. The Commandant and Kol Mohd Hafizar bin Md Idris, Chief of Directing Staf (CDS) was given the honour to attach the rank to Cdr Razeen.

The Commandant extended his congratulations to Cdr Razeen and posed for group photos together with the Head of Departments (HOD).

Cdr Razeen has been in the Bangladesh Navy for nearly 18 years. His appointment before attending MCSC was as a Naval Directing Staff at the Bangladesh Naval Academy.

31/08/2021

09/08/2021

MCSC SER 50/2021 UPDATES NO 16/2021
COMMANDANT’S UPDATE ON ISLAMIC NEW YEAR 1443H
MCSC SER 50/2021

1. In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All the praises and thanks be to Allah Almighty, the Giver of bountiful blessings and gifts. Prayers and peace of Allah be upon the noble Prophet and upon his family and companions, the honorable followers.

2. Ladies and gentlemen, muslims around the world welcome another new year in the Islamic calendar. Shukr (gratitude) to Allah SWT for we have come to the end and of 1442H and the beginning of 1443H. It was 1443 years ago that Prophet Muhammad and the early muslims migrated from Makkah to Madinah, which marked the first year of the hijrah calendar. We have come to a new year where should feel thankful and grateful for Allah SWT has given us another opportunity to prove ourself as humble servant if this world.

3. Despite of what is going on around the world today, especially in bracing through the pandemic, it is not comparable to what the Prophet Muhammad and his companions had experienced in making the hijrah from Mecca to Madinah. The hijrah has significance not just to the Islamic world but also to world civilisation. It did not merely signify a final destination for Makkah Muslims, but was also the beginning of a continuous effort to establish a strong and resilient ummah.

4. When I look at Cohort 50/2021, with its multiracial and multireligious participants, we have so much to learn from the hijrah historical episode. As time goes by, we should be integrated and stronger as a cohort. Respect, tolerance and mutual understanding should be the essence of relationships among fellow FM/DS and course participants. What we are learning here is not only to defend our respective nations but also lessons in nation-building, leadership, tolerance, charity and unselfish conducts that could lead to the transformation of self, mindset and way of life as Prophet Muhammad has taught us.

5. The New Year has crawled in and we do not know what is in store for us in the coming year. We are ignorant as to where our life will head to. It is our hope that Allah SWT allow us to begin this New Year with the door of forgiveness. I pray and plead that Allah will continue to shower us with taufiq (prosperity) and hidayah (guidance) to us in this year for us to continue to do good deeds and a harmonious life. InsyaAllah.

ILMU HIKMAT GAGAH
KNOWLEDGE IS THE SOURCE OF STRENGTH

COMMANDANT
MALAYSIAN ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGE
1 MUHARRAM 1443H/9 AUGUST 2021

08/08/2021

MAFSC BAKAT VIDEOGRAPHY AND ESSAY WRITING CLASS

The Badan Kebajikan Angkatan Tentera (BAKAT) of the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College (MAFSC) conducted online classes on 7 Aug 21 to expose its members on videography and essay writing. The classes was conducted through Microsoft Teams to allow all the MAFSC BAKAT members to participate in this new norm of learning environment.

Puan Hajah Habibah binti Haji Mazlan who is the MAFSC BAKAT Chairperson and other 43 participants attended the three hours classes which is aimed to impart new knowledge to the members. The new skills will allow its members to prepare and participate in future BAKAT competition such as cooking and essay writing.

The session began with an opening speech by the BAKAT Chairperson who highlighted the objectives of the session. She also took the opportunity to welcome six new members to the MAFSC BAKAT. Following that, the first class was taken by En. Raffie bin Md Salleh on videography skills in creating a good cooking video. The subsequent class on essay writing was conducted by Dr Shaliza bt Kamaruddin, UiTM Senior Lecturer. Participants were taught technique and skills in writing a good essay.

The session concluded with the closing speech by the BAKAT Chairperson. Puan Hajah Habibah congratulated the organising committee and all members for their outstanding support in making the event successful.

01/07/2021

MAFSC G1 COORD HANDING OVER TAKING OVER

The MAFSC G1 Coord Handing Over Taking Over (HOTO) was conducted at the Commandant’s Office on 1 July 2021. The HOTO was conducted between Kol Meor Anas bin Meor Ahmad and Lt Kol Idham bin Hj Md Rusli. The event was witnessed by the Commandant and Chief of Directing Staff (CDS). Kol Meor Anas bin Meor Ahmad was promoted to Kol effective 18 June 2021 and will be posted to 5 Div as the Chief of Staff. The College would like to wish all the best to Kol Meor Anas bin Meor Ahamd on his future posting. The event was conducted in compliance with Covid-19 SOP.

21/06/2021

THE MALAYSIAN ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGE BAKAT ADVISOR HANDING AND TAKING OVER CEREMONY

The Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College (MAFSC) held the ‘Handing and Taking Over’ (HOTO) ceremony for the college’s BAKAT Advisor on 20 June 2021. This event was conducted through the MS-Teams online platform and was joined by 30 Faculty Members (FM) and Directing Staff (DS) wives. As part of the HOTO, a briefing was given by Lt Kol Johan Wahidi bin Mohd Arip RMAF, updating the forthcoming planning for BAKAT’s activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was also to allow the BAKAT members to communicate online with each other.

The ceremony began with a welcoming speech by Puan Hjh Habibah Binti Hj Mazlan, the MAFSC BAKAT Chairperson. In her speech, she elaborated on the BAKAT activities that have been conducted to date. She highlighted that those activities that have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be carried out when situation permits. The BAKAT Chairperson went on to extend her warmest gratitude to all the outgoing DS wives for their commitment and participation in the college’s BAKAT activities. She also welcomed the new FM/DS wives that have been posted into MAFSC recently. The BAKAT members were reminded to stay true to the BAKAT spirit, anticipate the incoming activities and to remain focus on their role as the wife of a DS. Before concluding her speech, she thanked Lt Kol Johan Wahidi bin Mohd Arip RMAF for the commitment given during his tenure as the MAFSC BAKAT Advisor.

The HOTO ceremony ended with Lt Kol Johan Wahidi bin Mohd Arif RMAF officially handing over the duty of MAFSC BAKAT Advisor to Lt Kol Raja Amizan bin Raja Ibrahim in the virtual platform. The HOTO ceremony was witnessed by Brig Gen Hj Fazal bin Hj Abdul Rahman the Commandant of MAFSC.

04/06/2021

Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College (MAFSC) online Hari Raya Eid- ul- Fitri 1442 Hijrah

4 JUNE 2021 - The aura of festivities filled the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College (MAFSC) Microsoft Teams window for its online Hari Raya Eid- ul- Fitri 1442 Hijrah celebration. The program aims to commemorate the holy festival of Muslims in Malaysia and as a manifestation of the triumph over the month-long fasting. This was the second curricular activitiy conducted virtually for this cohort.

Themed "The Greatness of A Culture Can Be In Its Festival" , the program was joined by Course Participants (CP) including the Faculty Members and Directing Staffs (FM/DS) doning their best baju melayu, sampin and songkok.

The program started with an introductory remarks by designated committee member, followed by a du'a recitation to seek blessings from Allah Almighty. The Chairman of the Raya do, Mej Mohd Zaid bin Mohd Tazali proceeded the agenda with his speech and followed by an infotainment video presentation showcasing the Malaysians ways of Hari Raya celebration as well as how it is celebrated in Malaysian military operation setting.

The program concluded with the speech by Commandant wishing everyone a prosperous and blessed Eid, alongside a reminder of celebrating the festivity with adherence to current SOP and to always prioritise safety above all.

30/05/2021

MCSC SER 50/2021 UPDATES NO 13/2021
COMMANDANT’S REMARKS ON “HARI GAWAI”

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Salam Sejahtera and good evening to all Faculty Members, Directing Staff and Course Participants of MCSC Cohort 50/2021.

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country, all Malaysian were unable to celebrate the major festivals in the way we used to do. This has been a new norm since the pandemic hit the whole world. As the date 31st May 2021 is ‘Hari Gawai’, it is an important festival to our Sarawakian friends from the Dayak ethnic of Iban, Bidayuh, Kangar, Kenya, Kelabit and Ulu. All. MAFSC Faculty Members, Directing Staffs, our families and I would sincerely take this opportunity to wish all Course Participants of MCSC Cohort 50/2021 from the Dayak ethnic, ‘Selamat Hari Gawai’ to you and your family. We empathize with your current feelings about being away from your loved ones. Nevertheless, the spirit of celebrating ‘Hari Gawai’ this year should remain high through the use of virtual interaction with your relatives and friends. Lastly, we sincerely pray for a better next year so that all of you will be able to celebrate ‘Hari Gawai’ physically with lots of joy and laughter. Thank you. Stay safe and stay home.

ILMU HIKMAT GAGAH
KNOWLEDGE IS THE SOURCE OF STRENGTH

COMMANDANT
MALAYSIAN ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGE
30 MAY 2021