National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National Defence University of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • National Defence University of Malaysia

    Established: 1995 Kuala Lumpur

    The National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM; Malay: Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia) is a military university located in Sungai Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is Malaysia's first catering to the needs and development of ...

    Branch: Malaysian Armed Forces

    Motto: Kewajipan, Maruah, Integriti / Duty, Honor, Integrity

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National Defence University of Malaysia