I refer to the Malaysiakini report RM8 bil armoured vehicle poser .

As we get more capable leaders into the Malaysian Parliament, more errors will be discovered. You remember how a few weeks ago, a figure of RM6 billion was recently changed to RM6 million after a ‘mistake’ was pointed out by an opposition member of Parliament?

That same MP is now asking questions about the proposed idea to spend RM8 billion to purchase 257 armed personnel carriers (APCs).

If you look at the spreadsheet, you will note that each APC will cost RM31 million. It is good that the MP has raised the question about the pricing and we should also all inquire why these APCs are costing more than an arm and a leg.

Not that long ago, we also awarded a multi-billion ringgit contract to build naval vessels and the venture was a spectacular failure.

I support promoting local industries but only if the price is competitive and we know what we are paying for.

In this case, it seems we are paying about four times more than what other countries have to pay.

If you study Army Guide , you will note that APCs cost in the region of less than US$2 million each and so that equates to less than RM7 million each.

So why do we have to pay so much? Unless it's a military secret that those APC's can also fly.