Adequate funding for Armed Forces essential for security, says its chief


KUALA LUMPUR: The constant emergence of new threats makes it imperative for adequate funds to be allocated for Armed Forces, says Jen Tan Sri Affendi Buang.

The Armed Forces chief said even when the pandemic subsides, they would require enough funding in order to protect the country from any and all threats.

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