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M'SIAN NAVY CHIEF VISITS S'PORE

28 Jul 2005

STORY // Edgar Lee
PHOTO // Alvin Lim

Chief of Navy, Rear-Admiral (RADM) Ronnie Tay, extending a warm welcome to his Malaysian counterpart, ADM Datuk Ilyas bin Hj Din, at the Ministry of Defence on 28 Jul (right).

The Royal Malaysian Navy chief reviewed a Guard of Honour, before calling on Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung, and Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean.

ADM Datuk Ilyas will tour Changi Naval Base during his introductory visit to Singapore.

Chief of Navy, RADM Ronnie Tay, extending a warm welcome to his Malaysian counterpart, ADM Datuk Ilyas bin Hj Din.

ADM Datuk Ilyas calling on Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean.

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