Malaysia's RMAF Celebrates 62nd Anniversary The New Normal Way - Senior Minister

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), June 1 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on Monday celebrated its 62nd anniversary in the new normal way via social media platform, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said this was due to the enforcement of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) to curb the spread of COVID-19. “There were no more parades or large gatherings, just a small-scale celebration (not in terms of gathering) but using the electronic media. “Earlier I was told that RMAF chief General Ackbal Samad had conveyed his special message on the air force’s anniversary via online,” he said at the daily press conference of the CMCO on Monday. As such, Ismail Sabri, who is also the Defence Minister, said RMAF personnel had to comply with the new normal when it came to celebrating the air force’s anniversary. Ismail Sabri said that RMAF had become a well-respected air force in the region. “With this year’s theme, it will surely boost the morale of RMAF personnel to continue to ensure that they are always prepared and the country’s sovereignty is maintained. -- BERNAMA