Budget 2024: Defence Ministry allocation will boost protection of Malaysia's South China Sea interests

MELAKA: The Defence Ministry's Budget 2024 allocation of RM19.7bil will boost the country's capability to protect its interests in the South China Sea, a crucial waterway for commercial vessels and the fishing industry, says Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari.

"The resource-rich South China Sea is an important maritime zone for Malaysia and we are committed to maintaining stability and peace along maritime borders.