Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) and the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) ability to repel any encroachment into Malaysian maritime realm. This includes the control of port entry points and critical choke points such as the Straits of Malacca and Straits of Singapore as well as the sea lanes of communication between Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Land Operations The strength of land operations depends on the Malaysian Army to operate jointly with RMAF and RMN. The completion of the mission requires capable weapons systems, firepower, mobility, protection and logistics support. Malaysia’s long borders require the MAF to possess rapid reaction capabilities as a combined force to face any threats. In peacetime the MAF practices peacetime engagements encompassing good relations with other countries especially regional neighbours. Additionally, MAF needs to be involved in national development and cooperate with civilian enforcement agencies in addressing national security issues. Malaysia also needs to establish close defence relations with ASEAN members and other countries especially in the Asia Pacific. The cooperation and interaction would contribute to a common sense of responsibility towards strengthening commitments in protecting regional security and interests. Information dominance is an important requirement for enhancing national operational and battle readiness. This is achieved through the ability to acquire, process and analyse information from multiple sources and the timely dissemination of accurate information. Information dominance will determine the quality of decision-making within MAF thus enabling it to use the information as an element of firepower to face any enemy. MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL DEFENCE POLICY Page 28