No more excuses please on LCS project, says Khaled
Defence minister Khaled Nordin says he believes the finance ministry, which owns Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd, will 'take steps to preserve its good name' and ensure timely delivery of littoral combat ships.
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin has criticized the contractor Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd for the significant delay in the delivery of the LCS project. Khaled emphasized that the defence ministry, as the customer, should not be subjected to further excuses or postponements in meeting the expected delivery date of April 2027. The audit report revealed that the project was 7.55% behind schedule, with delays ranging from 30 to 108 days.
Khaled stressed that the defence ministry remains hopeful for the timely delivery and expects the finance ministry to take necessary measures to preserve its reputation.
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