How much of RM1.7 billion spare parts spending is for actual ship maintenance?

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RM1.7 Billion Spare Parts Spending for Ship Maintenance Remains Unspecified

The precise proportion of the RM1.7 billion spent on spare parts for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project that constitutes actual ship maintenance is not detailed. Publicly available information indicates that a significant sum was allocated for spare parts, with allegations that some of these purchases included non-essential items.
Alizes Marine's Involvement in Spare Parts Procurement

Alizes Marine, a company reportedly owned by Zainab Mohd Salleh, who is alleged to be the wife of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Abdul Latiff Ahmad, was involved in supplying spare parts for the LCS project. Between 2011 and 2015, contracts involving this company for spare parts amounted to approximately RM210 million.
Questionable Nature of Some Spare Parts Purchases

An audit report on the LCS project has raised questions regarding the nature of items purchased as spare parts. Orders placed by Alizes Marine allegedly included everyday consumer goods such as mineral water, cotton bud packs, cleaning cloths, and a fan. These items are not typically classified as defensive level spare parts required for the repair and maintenance of naval vessels.
Unclear Breakdown of RM1.7 Billion Expenditure

The total expenditure on spare parts for the LCS project, prior to the completion of the ships, reached up to RM1.7 billion. It remains unclear how much of this substantial sum was allocated to legitimate, essential spare parts necessary for the operational readiness and maintenance of the vessels, as opposed to other goods.

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