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Malaysia Continues Compensation Claim Against Norwegian Defense Firm
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Malaysia Continues Compensation Claim Against Norwegian Defense Firm

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysia is pursuing compensation from Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) over a canceled anti-ship missile contract.
  • The Malaysian Ministry of Defense insists the claim for damages will proceed despite KDA's request for discussions.
  • KDA had sought to negotiate regarding the contract's termination, but Malaysia remains firm on its compensation demands.

Malaysia is steadfast in its pursuit of compensation from Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) following the cancellation of a contract for anti-ship missiles (NSM). The Malaysian Ministry of Defense confirmed that KDA has requested discussions regarding the matter.

However, Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that the ministry will continue with its claim for damages due to KDA's failure to fulfill the contract. "We have indeed received a request from the company to discuss. But whatever the discussion, our claim (for damages) is still ongoing," he said.

The Norwegian company had sought to engage in talks concerning the contract's termination. Despite this request, Malaysia maintains its position and is proceeding with its legal and financial claims against KDA for breach of contract. The specific details of the contract's cancellation and the basis for Malaysia's compensation claim were not elaborated upon in the provided text.

We have indeed received a request from the company to discuss. But whatever the discussion, our claim (for damages) is still ongoing.

— Mohamed Khaled NordinThe Minister of Defense stated that despite the Norwegian defense company's request for discussions regarding the cancellation of the anti-ship missile contract, Malaysia's claim for damages remains active.
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