Introduction

Malaysia after its emergence in the global atlas became the member of United Nations on 15 Sep 1957. Since its admission to the world community and consistent with the national commitment towards international peace and stabiity, Malaysia has been actively supporting the efforts of the United Nations.

The Malaysia Armed Forces (MAF), as major participant, has always maintained a proud tradition of excellence in all UN mission which it had participated in more than 20 countries since Congo in 1960. As the role, task, dimension and whole matrix of UN PKO and PSO are becoming more and more demanding; there is a greater need for improved and universal training for UN peacekeepers.

Therefore, training for Malaysian Peacekeepers assumes a great importance in the changing face of world order and changing nature of peace support operation task. To enhance this achievements and further equip our peacekeepers, the establishment of a training centre was hence realised on 19 January 1996.