Never a waste of funds
I suggest the government use the budget wisely to maintain and upgrade its war inventory to ensure the safety, security and sovereignty of nation.
Is it poor maintenance or is it because of age and / or fatigue that the weapons and equipment are breaking down frequently?
Defence equipment should be maintained so as to ensure their operational availability at all times. i do not think the government can afford to neglect the country’s security.
I hope the publicwill not object to new purchases and consider them as a waste of public funds.
No one should ever think that having a strong defence is a waste of public funds. It is needed for the defence of the country so that we can enjoy peace and prosperity.
The budget on safety and security of a nation should be in line with the overall spending that the country can afford. We do not need a large amount of defence equipment because we do not have any intention of starting a war with our neighbours. However , we need a strong defence force so that we can defend ourselves.
Transparency in expenditure, however , is a must.
With this , I believe the public can accept it.
Let past experiences be a lesson to anyone who is greedy.
Commander ( RTD)
Dr Tan, Petaling Jaya
New Straits Times