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The US Congress is moving forward with sweeping defence legislation for fiscal year 2027 that prioritises containing Chinese military and technological advancement, with provisions strengthening Taiwan's readiness and reshaping America's defence supply chains.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising Malaysia's defence allocation under Budget 2027, targeting military modernisation and improved welfare for armed forces personnel and their families.
Malaysia's government has approved an extra RM2 million for this year's Warriors' Day celebration, marking a significant increase from the usual RM1 million to RM1.5 million annual allocation. The boost reflects growing investment in armed forces welfare.
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Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has ordered quarterly progress reports on the embattled Littoral Combat Ship project, imposing stricter financial oversight as the ambitious naval programme faces mounting delays and procurement complications.