Johor Military Force makes National Day parade debut
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Yesterday marked a historic debut for the Johor Military Force (JMF) as they took part in the National Day parade, presented in their signature camouflage gear. Lieutenant Mohammad Nor Helmi Mohamed Amin led the 62-member squad through Dataran Putrajaya, their brushstroke camouflage making them stand out amongst the sea of uniforms on parade.
The JMF band, comprising 31 members headed by Captain Rahizat Mohd Yassin with the assistance of Staff Sergeant Mohd Alias Selamat, added to the spectacle. This participation underscored the JMF's longstanding commitment to safeguarding the Johor royal institution, an organization founded in late 1885 by Sultan Abu Bakar Daing Ibrahim following the signing of the Treaty of Amity between Johor and Britain on December 11.
Initially formed to bolster the police force, with its first recruits being 60 young Malays from the palace, the JMF later morphed into an infantry unit. In 1895, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Abu Bakar took full command as colonel commandant and initiated a modernization process that included regular weapons training and joint exercises with British forces.
The JMF's service has a storied past, with involvement in both World Wars and the 1915 Singapore Rebellion. Today, the JMF's primary mission is to protect the royal family and royal guests, along with offering support for palace operations and royal ceremonies. The force is currently overseen by Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail.
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