Malaysia to resume LCS programme 10 May 2021 by Marhalim bin Abas The Malaysian government approved the resumption of production of Maharaja Lela (Gowind)-class littoral combat ships (LCSs) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) on 5 May after having temporarily suspended the project due to issues with the shipbuilder over delays and rising costs. Very little information has emerged but Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on 7 May that Malaysia’s Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) has been given “strict conditions” to ensure the completion of the project, although no details were provided about the conditions. Malaysia’s first LCS, Maharaja Lela , during its launch ceremony in August 2017. The Malaysian government announced the resumption of the LCS programme on 5 May.