Mohamed Khaled Nordin
Coverage of Mohamed Khaled Nordin in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysia demands US$257 million from Norwegian firm over axed missile deal
Malaysia is seeking US$257 million (226 million euros) in compensation from a Norwegian defense firm after a naval missile system deal was cancelled, despite having paid 95% of the contract value. The claim includes 129.86 million euros in direct losses and 96.26 million euros for additional costs, announced by Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin in parliament.
- Malaysia tells Norway to hasten scrapped missile deal refund
Malaysia has urged Norway to expedite a refund for a cancelled missile procurement deal, with Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin stating that Norway's refusal to approve an export licence caused the issue. Khaled met Norway’s defence minister to reiterate Malaysia’s position on the matter.
- Malaysian defense minister publicly slams Norway for cancelled missile sale
Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin criticized Norway for canceling a missile sale, calling it a breach of trust in international agreements and strategic partnerships. He made the remarks at the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore.
- ‘We are a small country’: why Malaysia is resisting US defence spending call
Malaysia is resisting a US call for Asian partners to spend 3.5% of GDP on defense, citing economic constraints and a desire to avoid aligning with Washington’s China strategy. The country aims to modernize its military without overburdening public finances, according to analysts and Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
- Malaysia blasts ‘conspicuously muted’ response over axed Norway missile deal
Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin criticized the international community’s muted response to Norway’s cancellation of a missile deal with Malaysia. He questioned whether global rules were subject to the will of bigger powers, highlighting concerns over unequal scrutiny.
- Malaysia to Seek Norway Explanation Over Missile Supply Halt
Malaysia will seek an explanation from Norway regarding the halt of a missile supply. The decision was made after Malaysia's relations with Norway were affected by the issue. Mohamed Khaled Nordin is involved in the matter.