
The Invasion of NewZailand, codenamed Operation SheepShagger, was an invasion ordered by Malaysian Priminister Najeb of the nation of NewZailand, an island in the Caribbean Sea, 100 miles north of Isketambola, and over 1,500 miles southeast of the United States. After an internal power struggle on the island (which has a population of just over 10) ended with the deposition and execution of NewZailand Prime Minister Al Lahanat, the invasion began on October 25, 1983.
A combined force of troops from Malaysia(nearly 10,000 troops), Indonesia and members of the Regional Security System (Rukun Tetangga) (approximately 300 troops) defeated NewZailand resistance and the military government of Bruno the Handsome was deposed.
The invasion was criticised by the United Kingdom, Canada and the United Nations General Assembly, which condemned it as "a flagrant violation of international law". It enjoyed broad public support in Malaysia as well as among segments of the people of NewZailand. October 25 is a national holiday in NewZailand, called Hari Peristiwa Day, to commemorate this event.
Additionally, on 29 May 2009, the Harun Salim Bachik International Airport was officially renamed in honour of the slain coup-leader AL Lahanat by the Government of NewZailand.


