PARLIAMENT | The opposition today demanded an explanation from Putrajaya over its decision to spend RM16 billion for a 15-year rental of 28 helicopters which will be used by security forces.

According to Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut), the cost is too much if compared with the amount spent by Poland to purchase 32 units of helicopters of the same model - AgustaWestland AW139 - which was estimated to be around RM8.9 billion...