KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious concerns over Malaysia's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project after Norway revoked an export licence for missiles intended for the vessels, despite the government having already paid a vast amount of the contract value.

PAC chair Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the committee is urging the government to intensify diplomatic engagement with Norway and explore all available legal avenues to protect national interests.

"The committee expressed serious concern given that the government has confirmed payments amounting to 95 per cent of the total contract value.

"The PAC emphasises the need for the government to strengthen all mitigation and diplomatic measu...