Malaysia’s Defence Minister Khaled Nordin has clarified that no advance payment was made for the cancelled missile procurement deal with Norway. He stated that the RM571.9 million payment was only made *after* the contract terms were fully agreed upon. This clarification comes following scrutiny regarding the abrupt termination of the contract and potential financial implications. Nordin’s statement aims to address concerns about potential financial loss to Malaysia due to the deal's collapse. He emphasized the payment was contingent on finalized contractual obligations, suggesting due diligence was followed. The minister did not elaborate on the reasons for the contract’s cancellation, but assured the public regarding responsible financial management. Further details regarding the specifics of the contract and cancellation are expected to be released.