BERNAMA – RM36.2 bln allocated to KDN, Mindef to strengthen national security, asset maintenance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) — The Dwelling Ministry (KDN) and the Defence Ministry (Mindef) have been allotted RM18.5 billion and RM17.7 billion respectively, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim introduced right now.

He mentioned an allocation of virtually RM4.1 billion would prioritise sustaining and procuring Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) belongings to extend defence readiness, including that the federal government can be procuring Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) this yr to spice up the nation’s maritime management and defensive capabilities.

“In the meantime, businesses below the Dwelling Ministry will obtain virtually RM1 billion to strengthen inside safety, together with procuring 2,100 physique cameras for the Royal Malaysian Police.

“Additionally, a brand new Perak contingent police headquarters and police quarters will likely be constructed at the price of RM450 million,” he mentioned as he offered the 2023 Funds on the Dewan Rakyat right now.

The sooner funds for 2023 offered by the earlier administration on Oct 7 final yr allotted RM372.3 billion however was not debated and handed earlier than Parliament was dissolved on Oct 10.

Anwar, who can be Finance Minister, mentioned the federal government would additionally add 42 border management posts below the Common Operations Power, the Immigration Division, Jap Sabah Safety Command (ESSCOM) and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Company (MMEA) to tighten border controls in addition to to take care of MMEA vessels.

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