PM wants military procurement system revamped

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) asset procurement system revamped to ensure outside parties can no longer rake in excessive commissions.

He said the revamp must be done as the preparedness of national defence asset equipment - such as ships, aircraft, and tanks - is not coordinated and in line with the economic growth and Malaysia’s geopolitical and strategic position.

“Why I choose to mention this to all of you is because...