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Boustead Holdings aims to grow revenue to RM30 billion in five years by focusing on defence technology, property development, and commercial services, with plans to develop 400 defence industry vendors.
South Korea's defence ministry has published a draft bill establishing legal grounds for building nuclear-powered submarines under the Jang Bogo N project, reinforcing commitments to nonproliferation treaties and international oversight.
The Malaysian government is prioritising housing, education, and welfare programmes for Armed Forces personnel, with RM844 million allocated this year for military family housing upgrades nationwide.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry conducted a three-day awareness tour in Pulau Banggi, the country's largest island and northernmost point in Sabah, to enhance community understanding of defence matters and national security.