Malaysia Faces Military Procurement Scandal Amid Corruption Allegations
DEFENSE
Malaysia is facing a military procurement scandal with 20 officers under investigation for corruption and misconduct, as confirmed by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The king has annulled questionable contracts and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing a suspected cartel of 26 companies bribing senior officials linked to numerous projects. This ongoing corruption crisis has hindered military modernization efforts, while neighboring countries enhance their defense capabilities.

Jan 17, 2026, 6:23 AM