Budget 2025: RM1.8bil allocated for new ships to strengthen MMEA capabilities


KUALA LUMPUR: The government's announcement of RM1.8bil for three new ships for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Budget 2025 comes at a critical time, given the agency's current asset constraints in safeguarding national waters.

MMEA director-general, Rear Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah, welcomed the announcement, saying that it reflects the government's serious commitment to national security.

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