FAQs
If you had attended a training or course in Australia, we might already have your details under our Alumni database. For new registrations or if you are not certain of your membership status, you may submit your details using our online registration form.
MADAA membership is open to both Malaysian and Australian serviceman or defence civilians in the Army, Navy or Air Force who have served or undergone training in both Malaysia and Australia.
The following are eligible members:
- Malaysians serving or having served in the Malaysian Armed Forces (Angkatan Tentera Malaysia) who have attended or is attending an exercise, training, secondment or a visit with the Australian Defence Force.
- Malaysians serving or having served in the Malaysian Armed Forces (Angkatan Tentera Malaysia) who were awarded a scholarship under the Malaysia Australia Joint Defence Program (MAJDP).
- A Malaysian civilian with defence connections to Australia through the Malaysia Australia Joint Defence Program (MAJDP) or other government program.
- Australians serving or having served in the ADF who attended an exercise, training, secondment or a visit with the Malaysian Armed Forces.
- Australians with defence connections to Malaysia through the MAJDP.
Yes, please refer to question above.
You can expect to receive a notification of acceptance from us within 7-working days. Should the verification process take longer, you will be notified.
M-ADAA normally organizes 4 to 5 events each year. Most events are open to all members and they are held at various locations across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, enabling networking of alumni members from different parts of Malaysia. Some events may be specific to groups. We even hold on-board reception when Australian HMAS ships are coming ashore in Malaysia!
M-ADAA brings together Malaysian Armed Forces members with their Australian Defence Force colleagues and is a great way to maintain friendships and is a great platform for networking. We have active and retired members from all 3 services as well as Ministry of Defence civilians. Just because you retire does not change your status at M-ADAA. While membership is free, you must meet the criteria of membership.
You will receive an email invitation for events to which you can RSVP your availability to us. We recommend that you use a personal email in order to continue receiving emails even if your work email has changed. If you are using an inbox manager, please ensure to enable M-ADAA emails, newsletters and invitations. Notice of events are also shared in our social media pages and webpage.
You may use the membership application / update form on our webpage.