No advance payment made for axed Norway missile deal, says Khaled
Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin has denied allegations that the government made an improper advance payment for a cancelled Norwegian missile deal. He clarified that payments were tied to verified contractual milestones and that the government is now seeking damages.
Why it matters
The dispute involves significant public funds and highlights the complexities of international defense procurement and export license revocations.
Defence minister Khaled Nordin rejected allegations that the contract with a Norwegian company for a naval strike missile system lacked adequate provisions to protect the government. (Bernama pic)
The article presents the government's defense against allegations while acknowledging the context of the opposition's questions.
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