KUALA LUMPUR: The increased allocation for defence in Budget 2023 shows the government's seriousness in the level of national defence preparedness even though currently the country is facing global economic challenges.
International defence and safety expert Prof Dr Adam Leong Kok Wey said the RM4bil allocated for the purchase and maintenance of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) assets will enable planning for the purchase of new and advanced assets as well as the strengthening of existing assets.
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