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New Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Khaled promises military readiness as king slams wasteful purchases
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry will ensure that the modernisation of defence assets aligns with the needs of the armed forces. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said this includes assets for the Special Forces Regiment. Earlier, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, warned against the procurement of assets that he described as "rubbish", or those that do not meet the regiment's needs. In his address at the regiment's 60th anniversary celebration in Mersing, the king said the government must improve the regiment's readiness by ensuring that all procurements are carried out carefully. Khaled said: "Honouring the decree of His Majesty, the Defence Ministry will continue to place emphasis on the readiness of the armed forces. "We will modernise defence assets in line with their needs, including those of the regiment." He expressed gratitude to His Majesty for attending the celebration. Sultan Ibrahim, who is the regiment's colonel commandant, said purchases must be based on user needs and fair market prices, not on agents' recommendations. He said buying irrelevant or overpriced assets is wasteful and a loss to the nation. His Majesty has also ordered the ministry to scrap plans to acquire 30-year-old Black Hawk helicopters. Meanwhile, Khaled added that since its establishment in 1965, the regiment has undergone a remarkable transformation. "What began as a small unit has grown into a modern operational force capable of operating across all domains."
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sultan Ibrahim: Don't let salesmen decide Malaysia's military buys
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the government to prioritise quality and practicality in military asset acquisitions, warning against purchases based solely on agents' recommendations. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary Parade of the Special Forces Regiment at Kem Iskandar in Mersing, Johor today, the King emphasised that careful planning is essential to enhance the readiness of the Special Forces Regiment. 'All acquisitions must be based on market prices and actual operational needs, not just on agents' suggestions,' Sultan Ibrahim said, according to a post on his official Facebook page. 'Do not waste time buying items that are unnecessary or unsuitable for the military. 'If you don't know the price, consult me first.' Sultan Ibrahim recalled a past warning regarding the purchase of Rigid Riding Craft (RRC) boats for commandos at RM5 million each, when better alternatives could be acquired for under RM2 million. 'Recently, I learned there was a proposal to buy the same type of boat again, slightly larger, at nearly RM10 million. 'This is unreasonable and must be carefully reviewed,' he added. The King also highlighted concerns over delayed projects, including a combat diving pool at Kem Iskandar, which was scheduled for completion in 2022 but remains unusable. 'Beyond price, the quality of items purchased must also be prioritised,' Sultan Ibrahim said.
Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Sultan Ibrahim: Don't let salesmen decide Malaysia's military buys
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the government to prioritise quality and practicality in military asset acquisitions, warning against purchases based solely on agents' recommendations. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary Parade of the Special Forces Regiment at Kem Iskandar in Mersing, Johor today, the King emphasised that careful planning is essential to enhance the readiness of the Special Forces Regiment. 'All acquisitions must be based on market prices and actual operational needs, not just on agents' suggestions,' Sultan Ibrahim said, according to a post on his official Facebook page. 'Do not waste time buying items that are unnecessary or unsuitable for the military. 'If you don't know the price, consult me first.' Sultan Ibrahim recalled a past warning regarding the purchase of Rigid Riding Craft (RRC) boats for commandos at RM5 million each, when better alternatives could be acquired for under RM2 million. 'Recently, I learned there was a proposal to buy the same type of boat again, slightly larger, at nearly RM10 million. 'This is unreasonable and must be carefully reviewed,' he added. The King also highlighted concerns over delayed projects, including a combat diving pool at Kem Iskandar, which was scheduled for completion in 2022 but remains unusable. 'Beyond price, the quality of items purchased must also be prioritised,' Sultan Ibrahim said.
Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Sultan Ibrahim calls for quality over costly military purchases
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the government to prioritise quality and practicality in military asset acquisitions, warning against purchases based solely on agents' recommendations. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary Parade of the Special Forces Regiment at Kem Iskandar in Mersing, Johor today, the King emphasised that careful planning is essential to enhance the readiness of the Special Forces Regiment. 'All acquisitions must be based on market prices and actual operational needs, not just on agents' suggestions,' Sultan Ibrahim said, according to a post on his official Facebook page. 'Do not waste time buying items that are unnecessary or unsuitable for the military. 'If you don't know the price, consult me first.' Sultan Ibrahim recalled a past warning regarding the purchase of Rigid Riding Craft (RRC) boats for commandos at RM5 million each, when better alternatives could be acquired for under RM2 million. 'Recently, I learned there was a proposal to buy the same type of boat again, slightly larger, at nearly RM10 million. 'This is unreasonable and must be carefully reviewed,' he added. The King also highlighted concerns over delayed projects, including a combat diving pool at Kem Iskandar, which was scheduled for completion in 2022 but remains unusable. 'Beyond price, the quality of items purchased must also be prioritised,' Sultan Ibrahim said.
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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Don't procure 'rubbish' for GGK, King warns
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has warned against the procurement of "rubbish" assets that do not meet the Special Forces Regiment's (GGK) needs. In his royal address at the GGK's 60th anniversary celebration in Mersing, the king said the government must prioritise improving the regiment's readiness by ensuring all procurements are done carefully. Sultan Ibrahim, who is the GGK Colonel Commandant, said purchases must be based on the real needs of the user and market price, not on agents' recommendations. He said buying irrelevant or overpriced assets is wasteful and a loss to the nation. "Don't waste time buying rubbish that does not meet the military's needs. If you don't know the price, ask me first," Sultan Ibrahim said in his royal address. He said five years ago he spoke out against the procurement of a Rigid Riding Craft, which cost RM5 million, though a better boat could have been purchased for under RM2 million. "Recently, I found out there was a proposal to buy the same boat, but a slightly larger one, for almost RM10 million. This is illogical and needs to be properly reviewed," the king said. "Besides the price, the quality of the purchased goods must also be prioritised. "What happened to the combat diving pool at this camp that was supposed to be finished in 2022, but still cannot be used until now?" Sultan Ibrahim said. The delay in the construction of the diving pool at a military camp in Mersing was previously reported to be affecting the training of GGK officers and soldiers. Then, Sultan Ibrahim demanded accountability over the matter.
