Norway Stops Missile Sales to Malaysia

May 15, 2026, 16:13
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Norway will not sell missiles to Malaysia. The Norwegian government changed its rules about security.

Main Body

In 2018, Malaysia and a Norwegian company agreed to buy missiles for ships. Norway now says these missiles are too secret. Norway only sells them to close friends now. Malaysia is angry. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says this is not fair. Malaysia did everything in the contract. Now, their ships are not ready for work. Malaysia paid almost all the money. This is more than 500 million RM. Malaysia is now looking for a lawyer to get the money back. They are also looking for missiles from other countries.

Conclusion

Norway will not change its mind. Malaysia wants its money back and needs new missiles.

Learning

⚡ The 'Now' vs 'Then' Pattern

Look at how the story changes time. This is the key to moving from A1 to A2.

The Past (Completed)

  • Agreed →\rightarrow They said 'yes' in 2018.
  • Paid →\rightarrow The money is gone.

The Present (Current State)

  • Are not ready →\rightarrow The ships are empty today.
  • Is looking for →\rightarrow Malaysia is searching right now.

The Future/Decision

  • Will not sell →\rightarrow A firm 'no' for the future.

Quick Word Swap Instead of saying "not fair," an A2 student can say: unfair\text{unfair} →\rightarrow "This situation is unfair."

Vocabulary Learning

Norway
a country in northern Europe
Example:Norway is famous for its beautiful fjords.
Malaysia
a country in Southeast Asia
Example:Malaysia has many tropical islands.
missiles
large weapons that are launched through the air
Example:The navy stores missiles on its ships.
ships
large boats that travel on water
Example:The cargo ships carry goods across the ocean.
government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government made new rules for safety.
rules
instructions that people must follow
Example:Students must follow the school rules.
security
the state of being safe from danger
Example:The building has good security to keep visitors safe.
buy
to purchase something with money
Example:I will buy a new book at the store.
secret
something hidden or not known by everyone
Example:She kept her birthday party a secret.
friends
people you like and trust
Example:I spent the afternoon with my friends.
angry
feeling strong displeasure or annoyance
Example:He was angry because the game was cancelled.
minister
a leader in a government department
Example:The minister announced new health policies.
fair
just and not biased
Example:The judge made a fair decision.
contract
a written agreement between parties
Example:They signed a contract to start the project.
ready
prepared to do something
Example:The children were ready for school.
work
tasks or duties performed for a job
Example:She goes to work every morning.
paid
having given money for something
Example:He has paid for his ticket.
money
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:She saved money for a new laptop.
lawyer
a person who gives legal advice and represents clients
Example:The lawyer helped her file the complaint.
back
the rear part of something
Example:He put a cushion on his back.
change
to make something different
Example:She wants to change her hairstyle.
mind
the part of a person that thinks and feels
Example:He has a curious mind.
needs
things that are necessary
Example:The baby needs a blanket.
new
recently made or discovered
Example:They bought a new car.
close
near in distance or relationship
Example:She lives close to the school.