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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to increase defence allocation under Budget 2027, signalling the government's commitment to upgrading the Malaysian Armed Forces' capabilities and improving service members' living standards.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has ordered quarterly progress reports on the Littoral Combat Ship project worth RM11.22 billion to tighten oversight and prevent delays. The committee warned that contractor Lumut Naval Shipyard must bear all rework costs without government subsidy.