Pakistan

Malaysia mulls options to buy JF-17 Thunder

High commissioner of Malaysia says number of purchases will be decided soon

APP December 21, 2015

High commissioner of Malaysia says number of purchases will be decided soon. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: A top Malaysian official in Pakistan indicated on Sunday that his country is mulling options to buy Joint Fighter-17 (JF-17) Thunder multi-role fighters from Islamabad.

"This [JF-17] jet fighter is considered an excellent production of Pakistan in the defence sector and decision about the number [of purchases] would be taken very soon by the Malaysian government," High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan Dato Dr Hasrul Sani bin Mujtabar said in a media interview.

'JF-17 thunder fighter has capability to compete with any modern fighter jet'

Pakistan and Malaysia, he said, are enjoying excellent relations in the defence sector as a result of Joint Committee on Defence of both the countries which play role as an active forum.

Focusing on the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, he said Pakistan is a blessed country with an important strategic position and it should take maximum advantage from this position for the development of the country and betterment of the nation through economic revolution.

"We are happy over the announcement of CPEC with a total volume of investment more than $40 billion and this project will attract multibillion dollars further investment to Pakistan as it is being considered one of the biggest indicators for the better economic future of Pakistan," Dr Hasrul Sani added.

India concerned after Pakistan's JF-17 export order

He went on to say that CPEC will change the entire economy of Pakistan and it will be a huge project which will open many windows of development in the country. “It is not only beneficial to Pakistan and China but also for the entire region."

Talking about Pakistan as a trade partner, the high commissioner said: “Pakistan is one of the largest trade partners of Malaysia with a total trade volume of more than $2 billion and that could be enhanced further in the times to come.”

Published in The Express Tribune, December 21^st, 2015.

COMMENTS (19)

shah | 8 years ago | Reply @Raj - USA: Malaysia's Defence Minister Has Denied It Source:One Two Bit Indian Troll Named skp Really The Comments By You Indian Trolls Should Be An Entertainment Genre In Itself

Raj - USA | 8 years ago | Reply @skp: "Malaysia’s Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has denied media reports that the country is considering the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder as part of its Air Force modernization plans." I said it so correctly !!!!!!!! All this news about Malaysia's interest on JF-17 is just a cooked up story by China, ISPR and political establishments of Pakistan just to keep fooling Pakistanis on CPEC.

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skp | 8 years ago | Reply Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has denied media reports that the country is considering the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder as part of its Air Force modernization plans.

Omar | 8 years ago | Reply @Jeff: Just another comment from a "headlines reader" and crapping all over the the whole situation of Xinjiang. Such ignorance just helps to show the bias without getting into more details. Go and read some more about it and then grace us with your expertise.

just_someone | 8 years ago | Reply @Assad: Nice nuclear burn for the Indian who has nothing better to do than spend his free time on Pakistani news website... And then, ironically, they say they dont care about Pak, haha

syed & syed | 8 years ago | Reply @sabi In which paradise you are living my dear friend. Perhaps you do not see what is happening under the leadership of your charming PM:

Wajahat | 8 years ago | Reply @Raj - USA: Thank you very much! Perhaps next time you should enlighten us all about the benefits of dhanya and pudeena.

Assad | 8 years ago | Reply @Raj: At least they are trying to sell an honest product. Can't even say the same about India's Dhruv helicopter which was shelved by a Latin American country after finding shoddy craftsmanship and lack of support. The less said the better about the LCA. Before you comment negatively, which is all that you do on these boards, look within. CPEC will be worked out by Pakistan and China. You guys shouldn't be choking on it. It will be a good thing for the development of the region. For a change, mind your business and focus on fixing your own lot!

usman778 | 8 years ago | Reply Thanks Raj. In your expert opinion, should we shut down CPEC and manufacture completely indiangenous HAL Tejas Jets for sale to US and Sweden? Please advise.

nasser | 8 years ago | Reply @FG: Why do you worry bro? Its a matter between Pakistan and others...how are you concerned?

Raj - USA | 8 years ago | Reply As I understand this created news item, it is joint efforts of ISPR and China. Both are getting worried that questions on CPEC are being raised. So, China asks Malaysia's help to issue a statement. ISPR and China both know that nothing makes Pakistanis more happy than than news like this. Pakistan able to sell JF-17 is seen as a huge achievement. So, ISPR tries to show that they can make Pakistan proud. This news has two short paragraphs of Malaysia's interest on JF-17 but has four paragraphs following till the end, all praising CPEC. It is nothing but PR effort by China and ISPR to keep CPEC alive. In my earlier comments also, I have mentioned that Pakistan's military and civilian establishments will come out with created news claiming benefits of CPEC. China will also do it their own way.

Asfandyar | 8 years ago | Reply @Jeff: says an Indian who commits genocide on Muslims by killing thousand with in days You people are the last organisms on earth to preach others. And plz dont be shy next time and try to pass yourself as Jeff

N K Ali | 8 years ago | Reply @Patriot: Well, the offer is sincere and sufficient evaluation must have beendone by Malaysian authorities. Regarding, avionics and new airframe, this is best left to the PAF. Salams

Jf-17 | 8 years ago | Reply An excellent cost effective, sanction proof solution with no political strings attached. No supply chain or maintainence issues like from Russia. No strings attached like if sourced from West.

Patriot | 8 years ago | Reply 50 JF-17 are enough of country as it seem to be an inferior fighter than many 4th Gen planes. instead we should accept chinese ToT(Transfere of Tech.) for FC-20 with Aesa radars.. and licened produce it locally.or should go experimenting with a new airframe for completly new air machine.

salman | 8 years ago | Reply Wow. Hopefully we get the deal. This will be a big boost for Pakistan defense production.

FG | 8 years ago | Reply Lot of countries are only mulling to buy JF-17, not bought.

sabi | 8 years ago | Reply The picture was gloomy and scary just two years ago,today it is too aspiring and encouraging right under NS leadership.Well done pmln.

Jeff | 8 years ago | Reply Hmmm. Pakistan -> China -> Malaysia. The Link is completed. 2 muslim countries who shout and fight if their is a small issue in non muslim country do not have the guts to raise a single voice against the muslims being harassed and termed as terrorists in China. Cummunisim is worst but Communist are the life savers for both countries :-)

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