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Malaysia: draft defence white paper discussed

Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu presented the draft defence white paper at the parliament on December 2.
Malaysia: draft defence white paper discussed ảnh 1Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu (Photo: malaymail)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu presentedthe draft defence white paper at the parliament on December 2.

According to the minister, the white paper outlines strategic directions forthe national defence between the year 2021 and 2030, among others.

He said the document, prepared based on the national defence policy, leveragesthe people’s power by adopting the concept of openness, transparency, inclusiveand progressiveness.

The White Paper reflects the government’s aspirations to inculcate goodgovernance apart from accentuating professionalism and accountability, headded.

The 90-page document comprises of eight chapters, namely introduction,strategic perspective, defence strategy, armed forces of the future, defenceinternational relations, science, technology and defence industry; andreformation, governance and allocation./.
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