PAC urges diplomatic push after Norway revokes LCS missile licence despite 95pc payment by Malaysia

Why did Norway pull the plug on Malaysia’s missile deal?

A months-long rift between Malaysia and Norway has continued over the European state's revocation of an export license for a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system in March, despite more than 90% of the deal having been paid for. The NSM, manufactured by Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, is an advanced anti-ship missile intended to equip Malaysia's Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ships, a key component of the country's long-delayed naval mo…

PAC urges diplomatic push after Norway revokes LCS missile licence despite 95pc payment by Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious concerns over Malaysia’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project after Norway revoked an export licence for missiles intended for the vessels, despite the government having already paid a vast amount of the contract value.PAC chair Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the committee is urging the government to intensify diplomatic engagement with Norway and explore all av…

Boost mitigation efforts, PAC tells govt over axed missile deal

PAC chairman Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the committee is seriously concerned over the matter, given that the government has already paid up to 95% of the total contract value. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today urged the government to boost mitigation and diplomatic efforts to ensure a fair resolution to Norway’s decision to cancel the export licence for a naval strike missile (NSM) system for the Malaysian n…