Memorandum of Understanding - Between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of Malaysia on Cooperation in the Field of Defence

Sep 10, 2026

Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework to strengthen, promote, and develop bilateral defence cooperation between the Republic of Indonesia and Malaysia. It aims to enhance existing security relations and expand defence cooperation beyond border activities through mutual trust and understanding, aligned with ASEAN principles. The agreement outlines forms of cooperation including regular bilateral dialogue, strategic information sharing, military cooperation across personnel exchanges, education, training, exercises, logistics support, defence science and technology cooperation, and defence industry cooperation. It also specifies implementation via separate arrangements, governance through a Joint Committee for monitoring and management, confidentiality obligations for classified information and equipment, and financial arrangements decided case by case by the Participants.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Objective

Forms of Cooperation

Regular dialogue and consultation

Information sharing and visits

Military cooperation and exchanges

Defence science and technology cooperation

Defence industry cooperation

Other mutually decided cooperation

Implementation

Joint Committee

Composition and chairing

Sub-committees

Meeting frequency and agenda

Confidentiality

Classified information protection

Marking and transfer restrictions

Ongoing confidentiality after termination

Financial Arrangements

REPUBLIK INDONESIA # MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGBETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIAAND THE GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIAON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF DEFENCE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA as represented by theMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia AND THE GOVERNMENT OFMALAYSIA as represented by the Ministry of Defence of Malaysia (hereinafterreferred to singularly as "the Participant"and collectively as "the Participants"); RECOGNIZING the longstanding security relation that has been established since1972 and existing security cooperation under the Security Arrangement 1984between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic ofIndonesia and the need to expand defence cooperation beyond border cooperation; DESIRING to enhance and strengthen the existing bilateral relationship between thetwo countries through cooperative activities in the field of defence in the spirit ofpromoting mutual trust and understanding consistent with ASEAN's principles andpurpose; RECOGNIZING their common interests in promoting cordial and friendly relationsand mutual cooperation in order to promote peace,stability and prosperity betweenthe peoples of the two countries; CONSIDERING the wishes of the Participants to promote defence cooperation basedon the principles of equality,mutual benefit and full respect of sovereignty andterritorial integrity,political independence and non-interference in the internal affairsof the respective countries; 2 PURSUANT to the prevailing laws and regulations of the two countries,theParticipants,have reached the following understandings: ## PARAGRAPH 1 OBJECTIVE The Participants,subject to the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding andthe laws,rules,regulations and national policies from time to time in force in theirrespective countries,will endeavour to strengthen,promote and develop bilateraldefence cooperation between the two countries on the basis of reciprocity andmutual benefit. ## PARAGRAPH 2FORMS OF COOPERATION Cooperation in the field of defence in this Memorandum of Understanding mayinclude the following forms: (a) regular bilateral dialogue and consultation on strategic defence and militaryissues of common interest; (b) sharing of strategic information in the field of defence,including symposia,seminars and study visit; (c) military cooperation between the armed forces in various areas includingexchanges of personnel,education,training,exercise and logistics support; (d) for purpose of defence science and technology cooperation,such as militarytechnology,sharing of information,personnel visit and training; (e) defence industry cooperation;and (f) any other forms of defence related cooperation that may be mutually decidedupon by the Participants. 3 ## PARAGRAPH 3IMPLEMENTATION For the purposes of the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding,theoperational,administrative and technical matters will be subject to separateimplementing arrangements to be concluded between the Participants. ## PARAGRAPH 4JOINT COMMITTEE 1. For the purpose of monitoring,managing and implementing the cooperativeactivities carried out within the framework of this Memorandum ofUnderstanding,the Participants will establish a Joint Committee. 2. The Joint Committee will be composed of representatives from eachParticipant.The number of representatives from each Participant will bemutually decided by the Participants. 3. The Joint Committee will be co-chaired by the Secretary General of theMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia and the Secretary General ofthe Ministry of Defence of Malaysia or their designated representatives asmutually decided by the Participants. 4.The Joint Committee may establish sub-committees as deemed necessary toeffectively address specific matters of mutual interest. 5. The Joint Committee will in principle meet once a year,alternately in theRepublic of Indonesia and Mal

FAQs

What is the objective of the Memorandum of Understanding?

To strengthen, promote, and develop bilateral defence cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit.

What forms of defence cooperation are included?

The agreement covers regular dialogue and consultation, sharing strategic information, military cooperation (personnel exchanges, education, training, exercises, and logistics support), defence science and technology cooperation, defence industry cooperation, and other mutually decided forms.

How are confidentiality and classified information handled?

Classified information and equipment must be protected under national laws, provided only through official or agreed channels with specified labels, and must not be transferred or released to third parties without prior written consent of the originating Participant.

Sep 10, 2026

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