LCS 1, LCS 2 piping, wiring work remain behind target, A-G’s report finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Progress on piping and wiring work for Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) 1 and 2 remains behind target, putting subsequent construction activities and the targeted physical handover (PHO) of LCS 1 at risk.

According to the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026, as of June 25, piping work on LCS 1 and LCS 2 had reached only 87.70 per cent and 74.73 per cent, respectively, resulting in delays of 12.30 and 25.27 percentage points.

The delays involved 4,113 pipe spools following design changes that required rework, including pipe rerouting to meet performance targets and resolve clashes.

Meanwhile, wiring work on LCS 1 and LCS 2 had reached 51.41 per cent and 43.49 per cent, respectively, representing delays of 48.59 and 56.51 percentage points.