KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has raised concerns over prolonged delays in defence procurement projects, high commissions paid to agents and ageing military assets that have affected the country’s defence capabilities.
He said some projects involving military aircraft and ships had remained incomplete for up to 20 years, while the armed forces continued to rely on ageing equipment.
Anwar said he had personally observed the condition of Malaysian naval vessels during a visit to Langkawi, where ships from several other countries were also present.
He said the comparison had highlighted the age and condition of some of the country’s vessels.
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