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Malaysian MP accuses defence minister of misleading parliament on LCS cost escalation
The Tanah Merah member of parliament has challenged the government's handling of a significant cost increase in the Littoral Combat Ship project, calling for the defence minister to clarify statements made to parliament.
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A Malaysian lawmaker has accused the defence minister of providing misleading information to parliament regarding the escalating costs of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme. The Tanah Merah MP claimed the project budget had been increased to RM11.3 billion under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration. The parliamentarian demanded that the defence minister retract statements made to the legislative body, raising fresh scrutiny over the controversial naval acquisition project. The LCS programme has faced repeated delays and budget overruns since its inception, becoming a focal point of public debate over defence spending. The government has not immediately responded to the allegations of misleading parliament on the matter.