The Rejimen Sempadan () of the Malaysian Army was formed with the conversion of the 300-series Regular Force Reserve (Simpanan Angkatan Tetap) of the Rejimen Askar Wataniah (Territorial Army) into the 3rd regiment of the Infantry Corps. Its current strength of 11 infantry battalions being tasked with guarding the national border against all type of incursion, infiltration, smuggling and criminal activities. Currently, it is responsible for the northern border of Peninsular Malaysia with Thailand as well as the border of East Malaysia with Indonesia.
All Border Battalions are subordinated into a Border Brigade with a 30 Brigade HQ reporting to 2 Division HQ and 31st Brigade reporting to 1 Division HQ.
Battalions The RS has a total of 6 battalions, all of which are standard infantry battalions:
Formation Headquarters/Locations:30th Brigade HQBukit Keteri Camp, Kangar, Perlis1st RS BattalionBatu Sebelas Camp, Tanah Merah, Kelantan2nd RS BattalionBatu Melintang Camp, Jeli, Kelantan3rd RS Battalion Pengkalan Hulu Camp, Perak4th RS BattalionGrik Camp, Grik, Perak5th RS BattalionBukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah8th RS BattalionShan Shui Camp, Tawau, Sabah11th RS BattalionBera Camp, Pahang
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