KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has consented to several proposals in the Defence White Paper, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament in October, says Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) chief Jen Tan Sri Zulkifli Zainal Abidin. "We have discussed and carried out engagements with non-governmental organisations (NGO), defence industry players, academicians and several other ministries involved in the defence landscape in the country. Jen Zulkifli said the White Paper would be the first time implemented in the country, which involves MAF and the people, to boost national security. In his speech at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition 2019 (Lima 2019) in March, Dr Mahathir said the Defence White Paper was a significant contribution to the Malaysian defence landscape. Jen Zulkifli also said 15,000 MAF personnel, namely the army, navy and air force, would be on duty on Hari Raya as well as maintaining the peace-keeping mission in Lebanon.

Source: The Star May 30, 2019 10:52 UTC