Mohamed Khaled Nordin

Minister of Defence

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Office: Minister of Defence

Born: November 30, 1958, Muar District

Party: United Malays National Organisation

Education: Universiti Malaya

Previous offices: member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly, Menteri Besar of Johor

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Malaysia's military procurement scandal triggers historic freeze

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As of May 2026: Implementing procurement freeze; balancing reform with operational readiness

Malaysia's defence procurement system has produced scandal after scandal—the Scorpene submarines, the littoral combat ships, now a suspected cartel controlling army tenders. On January 17, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim froze all military and police procurement for anyone under investigation—a step no predecessor had taken. He also ordered a comprehensive review of the government's weapons and equipment purchases.

Updated May 21