JOHOR BAHRU (Feb 21): The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will implement improvements to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) asset procurement system following a freeze on procurement funds. Exempted items include food supplies for personnel on operations, as well as essential logistics such as vehicle fuel and spare parts. On Jan 16, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim directed that all MAF and Royal Malaysian Police procurement decisions linked to corruption issues be temporarily frozen until procurement procedures are fully complied with. The freeze followed controversy involving alleged corruption and abuse of power by several former top leaders of the armed forces. Read also:Defence ministry engages MOF over frozen Malaysian Armed Forces procurement funds

Source: The Edge Markets February 21, 2026 10:09 UTC