Malaysia's military modernization efforts reveal both strengths and limitations as it navigates geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea, particularly in asserting its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims against China. While Malaysia faces criticism for lagging behind regional powers like Indonesia and Singapore, it has made key strides in upgrading its defense capabilities, including the acquisition of FA-50 light attack planes and littoral mission ships, alongside a projected increase in defense spending to $6.2 billion by 2028. However, these efforts are hampered by budgetary constraints, inefficiencies, and corruption. Despite these challenges, Malaysia’s pragmatic approach—balancing diplomacy, particularly through its non-aligned foreign policy, with gradual military upgrades—positions the country to strengthen its defense posture and maintain sovereignty, even as it faces regional threats and China's expansive territorial claims. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos.

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0:00 Is Malaysia's Military Strong Enough to Claim its EEZ from China?
1:37 Malaysia’s Military capability
2:48 Historical Context
3:35 Current Military Capabilities
4:40 Regional Comparisons
5:51 Modernization Efforts: Recent Reforms
7:33 Counter Arguments
8:55 End Point

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