THE Defence Ministry (Mindef) has agreed with the recommendation of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to submit a progress report on the Royal Malaysian Navy’s littoral combat ship (LCS) project every three months until it is completed.

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the ministry has been channelling information based on all committees formed and there is no problem with details not being shared with PAC.

“The committees have their meeting period and during that period, they can call any party to get information. PAC can take note of any information from the committees,” he said at a press conference after attending the 2023 Defence Innovation Final Competition in Kuala Lumpur today.

PAC, in a recent report, submitted five improvement recommendations, including the requirement for Mindef to present a progress report on the LCS project every three months, until the project is completed, including a progress report in line with the international project management standards.

The construction of the LCSs was embroiled in controversy when PAC revealed that not a single ship had been completed, despite the government having paid RM6.08 billion to Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd. – Bernama, November 16, 2023.