The Australian Defence Force`s commitment to the security of Malaysia is longstanding. It began with Malayan Campaign in World War II, followed shortly after by the Malayan Emergency and Confrontation. Since those conflicts, the defence relationship between Australia and Malaysia has continued to develop under the auspices of the Five Power Defence Arrangements and the Malaysia Australia Joint Defence Program. These historical links form the foundation of the continuing close defence cooperation between the two nations.
More information on the History of the Australia-Malaysia Defence Relationship.
* article taken from http://www.malaysia.embassy.gov.au/klpr/Defence.html