Three opposition MPs are expected to raise issues related to controversial multi-billion ringgit procurements when they meet Defence Minister Zahid Hamidi tomorrow, on his invitation.
The representatives will be DAP’s Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua (left in photo), PKR’s Machang MP Saifuddin Nasution and PAS’ Kuala Selangor MP Dzulkefly Ahmad(right in photo).The RM9 billion contract with Boustead Naval Shipyards for six Littoral Combatant Ships (Frigate Class) could feature in the discussions.
"The contract was signed despite the defence minister having told Parliament twice in March last year that the ceiling price set for the acquisition of these ships was RM6 billion,” said Pua in a statement this morning.
“This represents a huge increase of RM3 billion or 50 percent of the original budget."
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