Malaysia and Norway Argue About Ship Missiles

May 14, 2026, 08:22
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Malaysia is angry with Norway. Norway stopped the sale of missiles for Malaysian ships.

Main Body

Norway said no to the sale in March. Malaysia paid almost all the money for the missiles. Now Malaysia is losing money and may go to court. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says this is not okay. He says European companies are not reliable partners. Malaysia needs these missiles to keep the sea safe. Malaysia is looking for new missiles from other countries. This is hard because the new missiles must fit the ships. Norway says they have new, strict rules for technology.

Conclusion

Malaysia wants its money back. They are also looking for new missiles for their ships.

Learning

⚡ The 'Feeling' Verbs

In this story, people aren't just doing things; they are feeling things about a situation. To reach A2, you need to show how people react.

Look at these patterns:

  • Malaysia is angry with Norway. →\rightarrow (Person) + is + emotion + with + (Person)
  • This is not okay. →\rightarrow (Situation) + is + (opinion)

Why this matters: Instead of just saying "Norway stopped the sale," we use "Malaysia is angry" to explain the result.

🛠️ Word Building: 'The Action' vs 'The Thing'

Notice how the word Sale and Sell work.

  1. Sale (The Thing/Noun): "Norway stopped the sale."
  2. Sell (The Action/Verb): "Norway will not sell the missiles."

Quick Tip: If you can put "the" or "a" before it, it is usually the 'thing' (noun)!

Vocabulary Learning

angry (adj.)
Feeling strong displeasure or irritation.
Example:She was angry when she heard the news.
sale (n.)
The act of selling something.
Example:The sale of the missiles was stopped.
missiles (n.)
Explosive weapons that travel through the air.
Example:The country bought new missiles for its ships.
ships (n.)
Large watercraft used for travel or transport.
Example:The navy ships need new missiles.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods and services.
Example:Malaysia paid almost all the money for the missiles.
court (n.)
A place where legal disputes are decided.
Example:They may go to court to get their money back.
Prime Minister (n.)
The head of the government of a country.
Example:Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this is not okay.
okay (adj.)
Acceptable or satisfactory.
Example:He said the deal was not okay.
companies (n.)
Business organizations that produce goods or services.
Example:European companies are not reliable partners.
reliable (adj.)
Consistently good or dependable.
Example:The companies are not reliable.
partners (n.)
People or organizations that work together.
Example:They need reliable partners for technology.
sea (n.)
Large body of salt water.
Example:The sea needs to be kept safe.
safe (adj.)
Free from danger or harm.
Example:The sea is safe when protected.
countries (n.)
Nations or states.
Example:Malaysia is looking for missiles from other countries.
rules (n.)
Guidelines or regulations.
Example:Norway has strict rules for technology.
technology (n.)
Tools and techniques used to solve problems.
Example:New technology helps fit missiles into ships.
back (v.)
To return to a previous state or location.
Example:Malaysia wants its money back.
new (adj.)
Not existing before; recent.
Example:They are looking for new missiles.
hard (adj.)
Difficult or challenging.
Example:It is hard to find missiles that fit.
fit (v.)
To be the right shape or size.
Example:The missiles must fit the ships.
looking (v.)
Searching or seeking.
Example:They are looking for new missiles.
needs (v.)
Requires something to function or survive.
Example:Malaysia needs missiles to keep the sea safe.
keep (v.)
To maintain or preserve.
Example:They need to keep the sea safe.
stop (v.)
To end an action.
Example:Norway stopped the sale of missiles.
stopped (v.)
Past tense of stop.
Example:The sale was stopped.
said (v.)
To speak or express verbally.
Example:He said the deal was not okay.
no (adj.)
Negative response or refusal.
Example:Norway said no to the sale.
almost (adv.)
Nearly or very close to.
Example:They almost paid all the money.
now (adv.)
At the present time.
Example:Now Malaysia is losing money.
losing (v.)
To fail to keep or maintain.
Example:They are losing money.
go (v.)
To move or travel to a place.
Example:They may go to court.
not (adv.)
Used to make a negative statement.
Example:It is not okay.
may (modal)
Expressing possibility or permission.
Example:They may go to court.
other (adj.)
Different or another.
Example:They look for missiles from other countries.
Anwar Ibrahim (n.)
The Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Example:Anwar Ibrahim said this is not okay.
European (adj.)
Relating to Europe.
Example:European companies are not reliable.
Norway (n.)
A country in Northern Europe.
Example:Norway stopped the sale.
Malaysia (n.)
A country in Southeast Asia.
Example:Malaysia is angry with Norway.