Serious Gaps In Malaysia's Defense Procurement
Marhalim Abas, Freelance Writer On Defence and National Security Issue
20-Mar-25 08:30
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Last November, the Defence Ministry scrapped its Black Hawk helicopter lease deal after the contractor failed to meet delivery deadlines. Now, the government is retendering the project, keeping the original terms—a five-year lease for four helicopters worth RM200 million. What does this indicate about Malaysian defense procurement and the accountability process? Giving us some clarity and insight is Marhalim Abas, a freelance writer on defense & national security issues.
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Produced by: Aisalli Ayub, Aghilen Sankar
Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See, Aisalli Ayub
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Categories: politics, government, controversies
Tags: malaysia, defense spending, open tender policies, defense ministry, national security,