♦ The 4th edition of India - Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia on 2 December 2024.

♦ This exercise is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Malaysia. Last edition was conducted in November 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya, India.

♦ The aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.

♦ The exercise will focus on operations in the jungle environment.

♦ The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 15th December 2024.