Malaysian Defense Suffering From Underinvestment

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English - February 15, 2023 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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The Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has warned of a leaner budget for military services this year, after taking into account lower government revenue. But with rising geopolitical tensions, is this the time to trim allocation for the country's defence sector? Defence analyst Ridzwan Rahmat discusses the implications for Malaysia's security apparatus.

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