160802-N-TR165-030 KUANTAN, Malaysia (Aug 02, 2016) Rear Adm. Dato' Azhari Bin Abdul Rashid, commander Naval Region 1 of the Royal Malaysian Navy, welcomes Pacific Partnership 2016 to Malaysia. The visit marks the first time Pacific Partnership has visited Malaysia. Partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events, subject matter expert exchanges and engineering capability projects to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Cousins/Released)