King: Continue empowering armed forces

Fine cadets: Sultan Abdullah inspecting the passing-out parade at Kem Perdana Sungai Besi. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The government must double its efforts to strengthen and modernise the armed forces, says Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

The armed forces Supreme Commander said this is necessary as the world is witnessing a clash between traditional global superpowers and new ones that are emerging.