Putrajaya preparing Defence White Paper to ensure country’s defence becomes national effort – PM

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Dr Mahathir delivering his speech. – Photo by Chimon Upon

KUCHING: The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, through the Ministry of Defence, is preparing a Defence White Paper outlining the roles that everyone can play to ensure that the defence of the country becomes a national effort.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that the well-being, peace and prosperity of the nation could only be achieved if the people at all levels were aware of their respective roles.

“The Defence White Paper also reflects the government’s commitment to prioritise future national defence plan, taking into account global trends in view of current reality and the challenges ahead,” he said during the national level Malaysia Day celebration at Stadium Perpaduan here this evening.

In addition, Dr Mahathir pointed out that the safety of the waters ensured the well-being of the nation, which was considered a maritime country for being surrounded by three main water routes, namely the Straits of Malacca, the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea.

“If we make effort to ensure the safety of our waters, then its economic potential can certainly be explored and enjoyed,” he said.