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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Audit report exposes contract weaknesses in Malaysian Army vehicle deals
KUALA LUMPUR: The Auditor General's (AG) Report 2/2025 has uncovered critical flaws in the Malaysian Army's (TDM) procurement and contract management, raising concerns over national defence preparedness. The audit highlighted delays, unclaimed fines, and improper procurement practices involving RM7.8 billion worth of armoured vehicle contracts. Key findings from the report include a two-year delay in the delivery of 68 GEMPITA vehicles by a local contractor, resulting in an overdue fine of RM162.75 million. The government had already paid RM7.52 billion despite the contractor missing deadlines. Additionally, the RM53.93 million performance bond was insufficient to cover penalties. Maintenance and spare parts delays for GEMPITA, ADNAN, and PENDEKAR vehicles led to unenforced fines of RM1.42 million. The report also criticised small-batch procurement by Responsibility Centres (PTJs), bypassing open tender rules for purchases exceeding RM500,000. The Defence Ministry cited Movement Control Order (MCO) disruptions as a cause for delays, but auditors stressed that timely enforcement of penalties could have mitigated losses. The AG recommended structured contract timelines and centralised approvals for ad hoc procurements to reduce governance risks. – Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Flaws in armoured vehicle procurement: RM162mil penalties uncollected
KUALA LUMPUR: The Auditor General (AG) has uncovered weaknesses in the Malaysian Army's management of armoured vehicle contracts, including the failure to collect RM162.75 million in penalties imposed on its supplier. According to its latest report, the A-G said the penalties were in relation to the delayed delivery of the Gempita armoured vehicles. It also found that RM107.54 million in procurement services had been improperly executed by breaking the amount into smaller packages. MORE TO COME
The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Keris Strike 2025 to engage over 4,000 military personnel from three nations
Army deputy chief Lieutenant General Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim (left) speaking to some of the foreign soldiers at the launch. - Photo courtesy of Malaysian Army via Facebook IPOH: More than 4,000 personnel from the Malaysian Army, United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) and the Australian Army are participating in the Keris Strike Exercise Series 30/2025, a trilateral military cooperation exercise commencing on Thursday (July 17). In a statement on Thursday, the Malaysian Army Public Relations Cell announced that the contingent includes 415 officers and 3,322 other ranks from Malaysia, 50 officers and 183 other ranks from USARPAC, as well as seven officers and 129 other ranks from Australia. The annual exercise, now in its 30th iteration, aims to strengthen strategic cooperation, enhance joint operational capabilities and deepen military ties among the participating countries. "Since its inception, Keris Strike has served as a key platform for combined training, featuring components such as Staff Exercise (STAFFEX), Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE), Cross Training Exercise (CTX) and Field Training Exercise (FTX)," the statement said. In 2024, the exercise marked a milestone with the inaugural participation of the Australian Army's Rifle Company Butterworth (RCB), based in Butterworth, Penang. The exercise was officially launched at the parade ground of the Second Battalion, Royal Ranger Regiment (2 RRD) here by Army deputy chief Lieutenant General Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, Australian Assistant Defence Advisor Wing Commander Mike Edwards and United States 25th Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General Colonel Jim D. Kiersey. Keris Strike 2025 features the Malaysian Second Infantry Brigade as the lead formation, supported by the US 1-27 Infantry Regiment from Hawaii's 25th Infantry Division and the Rifle Company Butterworth. Running from July 17 to 29, the exercise covers strategic locations from Sungai Siput to Lenggong in Perak. The FTX phase, set for July 24 to 29, will be the exercise's main event, demonstrating the readiness and joint coordination of the participating forces. Beyond strengthening military camaraderie, the exercise symbolises Malaysia's and its partners' commitment to regional security and stability, the statement said. – Bernama
Barnama
13-07-2025
- General
- Barnama
KERIS STRIKE 2025: Public Advised To Remain Calm Over Foreign Troop Presence
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Army will carry out Exercise KERIS STRIKE 2025 in collaboration with the United States Army and the Australian Army over 14 days starting next Thursday, across several locations in Perak. According to a statement from the Malaysian Army Public Relations Cell, the exercise, running until July 30, will take place in areas covering Ipoh, Sungai Siput, Kuala Kangsar and Lenggong. Held annually, Exercise KERIS STRIKE aims to strengthen joint operational capabilities and deepen military ties with partner nations.
Malay Mail
13-07-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Don't panic, it's just a drill: Malaysian Army launches 14-day war games with Australia, US from July 17 across Perak
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The Malaysian Army will carry out Exercise Keris Strike 2025 in collaboration with the United States Army and the Australian Army over 14 days starting next Thursday, across several locations in Perak. According to a statement from the Malaysian Army Public Relations Cell, the exercise, running until July 30, will take place in areas covering Ipoh, Sungai Siput, Kuala Kangsar and Lenggong. Held annually, Exercise Keris Strike aims to strengthen joint operational capabilities and deepen military ties with partner nations. 'It also enhances the Malaysian Army's preparedness in responding to regional security threats,' the statement read. Residents, particularly those in Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar, are advised to remain calm and not be alarmed by the presence of foreign troops, movement of military vehicles, convoys or other military activities throughout the period. — Bernama
