Malaysia to build new military base to fight IS
Malaysia plans to establish a new army camp in Hutan Melintang, Bagan Datoh, and Perak to protect its sea and land borders from the self-styled Islamic State (IS).
Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (Source: themalaymailonline.com)Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the camp will be built on a 142 hectare site and accommodate more than 1,000 personnel.
The base will help strengthen monitoring in the Bagan Datoh sea between Malaysia and Indonesia to ensure security, tackle cross-border crime and promote trade, he said.
He added that despite economic difficulties, Malaysia will continue to enhance capacity for army forces to ensure transnational security and maritime defence.-VNA
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