BAGAN DATOH, Malaysia Feb 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Once again, Malaysia has been given the mandate to lead the International Monitoring Team (IMT) to Mindanao, Philippines.
Defence Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the team would comprise representatives from Japan, Qatar, Brunei, Indonesia and European Union member countries.
“The team will be led by an officer with the rank of major-general or brigadier-general from the Malaysian Armed Forces,” he told reporters after opening the 1Malaysia community clinic here Sunday.
Ahmad Zahid said the IMT was expected to start the monitoring operation on Feb 28.
The IMT plays a critical role in supporting peace negotiations between the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and in continuing the momentum for the resolution of the conflict in Mindanao.
The earlier mission led by Malaysia was concluded in September 2008.
– NNN-BERNAMA 
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