LUMUT (April 26): The Defence Ministry plans to add 13 more Fast Interceptor Crafts (FIC) costing over RM120 million to further strengthen the security of Malaysia’s waters.
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has received six such boats worth RM80 million on March 19.
“This is the first phase of the FIC delivery and we plan to add another 13 soon. The FICs will help the entire team, not only under Op Benteng but also other (security) tasks,” he told a media conference after watching an FIC demonstration at Jeti Peluru, Lumut naval base today.