Ex-Rajang 2026 Exercise to strengthen agencies’ preparedness for security threats
SIBU (Sept 23): The Ex-Rajang 2026 Exercise is aimed at ramping up the preparedness of government agencies and installation owners in responding to potential security threats and incidents. Sarawak National Security Council (MKN) State Security Director Mohammad Hafizzie Putit said such exercises were significant to ensure all parties remained prepared to respond to any threat [...] The post…
SIBU (Sept 23): The annual Ex-Rajang 2026 Exercise is being conducted to enhance the readiness of government agencies and installation owners in addressing potential security incidents. State Security Director Mohammad Hafizzie Putit of Sarawak National Security Council (MKN) emphasized the importance of these exercises in testing the level of preparedness among all parties involved.
During the opening ceremony at the Rajang Port Authority (RPA) Sibu headquarters, Hafizzie highlighted the role of installation owners in continuously strengthening their preparedness plans and adapting them to current circumstances.
MKN is entrusted with organizing these exercises, and multiple drills are planned annually alongside installation partners like Petronas and Sarawak Energy Berhad. Hafizzie expressed gratitude to the Rajang Port Authority for its cooperation, noting that the exercise, initially scheduled for the previous year, had to be cancelled due to severe flooding in Sibu.
He assured that the exercise would now proceed, providing an opportunity for agencies to practice their response under realistic conditions, particularly focusing on response time and communication during crises.
The exercise comprises two components: a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) and a Field Training Exercise (FTX). The TTX, held in a seminar room, assesses participants' decision-making and understanding through discussions and simulated scenarios, while the FTX evaluates coordination and response based on the scenarios discussed during the TTX. Hafizzie urged participants to leverage the exercise to enhance their skills and improve their organizations' preparedness for security threats.
Three security directives will be emphasized during this year's Ex-Rajang exercise: National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) Directive No. 1, MKN Directive No. 18 on terrorism, and MKN Directive No. 21. Present at the opening ceremony were RPA Sibu representative manager Fakri Fadulillah Sulaiman.
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