JOHOR BARU: The government has improved procurement procedures involving the Armed Forces, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The Defence Minister said this was among the matters agreed upon in discussions between his ministry and the Finance Ministry regarding the release of funds following the freeze on ATM procurement. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Armed Forces’ top leadership would meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to seek the release of funds. On Feb 16, Mohamed Khaled said the Defence Ministry had been summoned by the Finance Ministry for talks on operational expenditure following the government’s temporary freeze on defence procurement. On Jan 16, Anwar ordered an immediate freeze on all military and police procurement decisions to restore integrity and ensure full compliance with procedures following corruption allegations involving the armed forces.

Source: The Star February 21, 2026 12:52 UTC