MALAYSIAN ARMY CHIEF CALLS ON SINGAPORE DEFENCE MINISTER

SINGAPORE, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Chief of Army Gen Zulkifeli Mohd Zin
called on Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean at
the republic's Defence Ministry here Friday.

Zulkifeli, who is in Singapore for three days for his introductory visit, also
called on Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Neo Kian Hong and Chief of
Army Major-General Chan Chun Sing, earlier Friday.

In a statement, the Defence Ministry said as part of his visit, Zulkifeli was at
the Motorised Infantry Training Institute at Kranji Camp on Thursday where he
rode in a Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle.

He will also be visiting Hendon Camp later Friday, where he will tour the
Parachutists' Training Facilities and be presented with the Honorary Master
Parachutist Wing.

The ministry said Zulkifeli's visit underscored the long-standing defence
relations between Singapore and Malaysia.

The armies of both countries interacted regularly in a range of activities,
including professional exchanges, bilateral exercises, such as Exercise Semangat
Bersatu, and multilateral exercises such as the Five Power Defence Arrangements
exercises.

These interactions have enhanced the mutual understanding and friendship between
the personnel of both armies, the ministry added.
-- BERNAMA