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Stronger Political Will Needed In Defence Procurement

Marhalim Abas, Freelance Writer On Defence and National Security Issues

27-Aug-25 08:45

Stronger Political Will Needed In Defence Procurement

The procurement of defence assets such as helicopters and warships has come under scrutiny following recent corruption scandals. Marhalim Abas, a freelance writer on defence and national security issues, stresses that strong political will is essential to ensure transparency and credibility in the country’s defence acquisitions.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Wong Shou Ning, Philip See


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Categories:  economypoliticsgovernmentcorruption

Tags:  defence procurementblack hawk helicopterstransparencymalaysian institute of corporate governancereform





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