The Malaysian Army (Tentera Darat Malaysia) celebrated its 78th founding anniversary (1933 – 2011) with a spectacular grand military parade on 6th March 2011 on Jalan Raja in Kuala Lumpur in front of Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Dataran Merdeka.
The Malaysian Army proudly rolled out its main battle tanks PT-91M Pendekar during the parade of march pass by contingents of more than 5,000 army personnel as well as columns of military hardwares of the Army’s 16 corps.
Thousands of people, young and old and belonging to various walks of life witnessed the thrilling event which also included a free fall parachute jump and an anti-terrorist unit demonstration.
The parade and exhibition were the main activities of the three-day Malaysian Army Open Day from 4th – 6th March, 2011 held at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officially launched the Army Open Day. Also present were his deputy, Datuk Dr Abdul Latif Ahmad, Armed Forces Chief Gen. Tan Sri Dato' Sri Azizan Ariffin and Army chief General Datuk Seri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin.
The three-day exhibition, featuring the Army’s 16 corps and military displays, was held for the first time to forge closer and better links with the community and provided a wonderful opportunity for the people to learn more about the Army
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