Anwar: Modernise and improve defence tech

Food galore Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim looking at the various selection of iftar meals. He was visiting stalls and mingling with traders and visitors during a visit to the Kamunting Ramadan bazaar in Taiping. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a new synergy between the Defence Ministry and industry players to ensure that the country’s defence research and development ecosystem keeps pace with technological advancements.

He said he conveyed this request during an engagement session with the top management of the Defence Ministry and armed forces at the Subang Air Base yesterday.