KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry will seek government approval to continue the procurement of certain assets if the current freeze is found to affect the operations and readiness of the Armed Forces. Mohamed Khaled emphasised that any procurement decisions will prioritise operational needs and national security interests. The freeze on all procurements by the Defence Ministry and the Home Ministry was announced last week by Anwar as part of efforts to review and improve government procurement governance. However, defence readiness cannot be compromised. If the freeze directly affects the Armed Forces’ capabilities, we will submit a specific request for government consideration,” Mohamed Khaled said.

Source: The Star January 21, 2026 12:49 UTC