Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 22 -- Malaysia has launched the National Defence Industry Policy (NDIP) that aims to reduce its dependence on external parties in matters of security and defence and build a self-reliant, sustainable and resilient local defence industry. Speaking at the NDIP launch ceremony, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the new defence industry policy is aligned with the requirements of the times and will help address difficulties faced by the Malaysian Armed Forces in recent years. The NDIP is built on four main pillars: strengthening governance and institutional frameworks; developing technological capabilities; consolidating the domestic defence ecosystem and supply chain; and enhancing global competitiveness ...