MPs propose government set up RCI to investigate LCS project delays
SEVERAL government and opposition Members of Parliament have proposed that the government establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate the delays in the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project. This follows the...
Several Members of Parliament from both government and opposition parties have proposed the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate delays in the Royal Malaysian Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project. This comes after the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026 found the project was running 7.55 per cent behind schedule as of June 25, 2026.
The delay is attributed to the unavailability of the anti-ship missile (NSM) launcher system, due to its export permit being permanently revoked by the Norwegian government. Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) proposed the RCI, which was originally scheduled for completion in 2019. He suggested limiting the construction of the LCS to three units rather than the five planned.
The government has paid RM8.3 billion to LUNAS (Lumut Naval Shipyard) without any ships being handed over for commissioning. The proposal also suggests imposing a surcharge on the Project Monitoring Committee for improper oversight and enforcing Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) against LUNAS. Datuk Ahmad Amzad Mohamed @ Hashim (PN-Kuala Terengganu) and Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar) also supported the RCI proposal, emphasizing the need for an in-depth investigation and public explanation regarding the public funds spent on the project.
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