SHAH ALAM: Almost 14 months ago (December 7 2023), IGP TS Razarudin Husain announced that the Home Ministry has approved an allocation of some RM22 million for the procurement of vehicles, anti-riot dogs and firearms for the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU).
Some of the items he mentioned – personnel protection equipment and firearms – had been tendered out but others had not.
On January 8, a 55-day tender for the supply and delivery of thirteen .22 bolt action sniper rifles was published on Eperolehan.
SPESIFIKASI BAGI PEROLEHAN SNIPER RIFLE .22 UNTUK KEGUNAAN PASUKAN SIMPANAN PERSEKUTUAN BAGI PERUNTUKAN DI BAWAH PROJEK RMKe-12 RP4 (BIL 191/2023)
The rifle shall be a modern tactical rifle with caliber of
22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR).
The rifle shall be a bolt action lever release rimfire rifle
type.
The rifle shall be fitted with an automatic bolt stop in
the rear position
The rifle lever release shall be able to be transferred
to the left-hand side of the firearm to accommodate
left-handed shooters
Caliber shall be 22 WMR.
Weight of rifle shall be 2,800g + 200g.
Overall Length shall be 920mm + 50mm.
Magazine: The magazine shall be strong and
robust type with a capacity of at least 10 rounds of
ammunition.
The magazine shall be made of polymer.
Each rifle shall be provided with at least two (2)
magazines.
Each rifle must be supplied with a rifle scope complete with suitable ring mounts.
The scope shall have magnification of at least 5-25x.
Based on the above it is likely that the new bolt action sniper rifle will replace the CZ 527 bolt action rifle in service with the FRU. It is unclear whether the CZ 527 rifle will be relegated to training duties as it is chambered for the older .22LR ammunition and may not be compatible with the .22 WMR ammunition of the new rifles.
It is interesting to note that a CZ 457 bolt action rifle chambered for the .22 WMR ammunition is available for sale on various US gun shops for $570 dollars and change (RM2565). Other small game/varmint guns cost the same and some are even cheaper than the 457. A scope with the specifications as stated in the tender documents retails for some $800 dollars (RM3600).
The indicative cost for the thirteen rifles is RM2,046,749.97 which means each gun will cost around RM157K plus change. Apart from the rifles, the winning bidder must also provide an initial batch of ammunition, training, and spare parts for a maximum of two years.
Anyhow, as the tenders for the PPE and riot guns have closed, checks on Eperolehan today showed the bidder lists. Nine bidders took part in the riot gun tender, with the highest one listed at RM8,172,220.00 and the lowest, RM7,619,887.68. As mentioned previously, the indicative cost for the 538 riot guns is RM8.6 million.
As for the PPE tender, twenty-seven bidders took part in the tender. The highest bid – which is likely a mistake – was RM9 billion plus change even though the indicative cost for the tender is RM10 million. The other bids ranged from RM8,644,600.00, the lowest, and RM9,834,500.00, the second highest.
Meanwhile the contract for 5104 pairs of fire-retardant boots for FRU was awarded to KZ Warnaemas Sdn Bhd with an LOA of RM4,027,566.40.
–Malaysian Defence
If you like this post, buy me an espresso. Paypal Payment
rm157k for one fucking squirrel gun. what the fuck is happening with this country🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿
We are plenty rich so we can afford it. No issue here!
Terkejut badak donga rega .22 raifel tu.
Its oddly ironic that PH, which faced the open end of a riot gun, are now buying more riot guns. Its like draconian laws which punished them are now being reinforced.. oh wait..
Anyhow doubtful newer CZ 527 will be the replacement as the tender calls for 10round mags (457 only has 5round boxes).
There are 10 and 15 round CZ 457 magazines out there.
It probably costs RM157k per rifle due to the requirement to send police representatives to the factory before the rifle is manufactured, another group of police representatives during the manufacturing and yet another group of police representatives to buy-off the guns after it is completed. Also probably a few more long training stint in europe or usa.
If I’m not mistaken, the FRU’s CZ 527FS rifles is chambered in .223 rem, not.22lr
Rifles that cost about RM5k with the same specs in US gun stores tendered for RM157k here. That is why I’m thrilled to part way with my money as tax payer.
“It probably costs RM157k per rifle due to the requirement to send police representatives to the factory before the rifle is manufactured, another group of police representatives during the manufacturing and yet another group of police representatives to buy-off the guns after it is completed. Also probably a few more long training stint in europe or usa”
For mere 13 rifles why is there a need to send delegation to the US as if we’re buying some brand new jet fighters ?? And we already have the 527 version in service is the new variant so hard to master that we need to send people for training in US again ? And mind you the rifle is not meant for some complex military mission. Worst come to worst it’s aimed at some civilians.
This is why we will never have enough equipments for the boys in the service. The fat cats must have their damn shares before anything.
Another possible contender
Ruger Precision Rimfire in 22WMR
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YmyjFEFq_Y8/hq720.jpg
It usually comes with 15 round mag but a 10 round mag is available.
The guns will probably cost RM5-7k tops each, with RM150k per gun to cover all the police personnel travelling/training for 2 years.
There is no requirement to send anyone to the country. The acceptance tests will be done locally as is with the training. It is a bolt action rifle not a blaster.
“why is there a need to send delegation to the…”
Lawatan sambil belajar is important you know. So they can enjoy taxpayers paid holi.. I mean they can ensure taxpayers paid assets are really exist and function as advertised. All these of course have been factored into the pricing, including pocket money for their hardwork & sacrifice.
“There are 10 and 15 round mags”
Not according to their company product profile
” Not according to their company product profile ”
https://shop.cz-usa.com/mag-cz-455-512-22wmr-10-rd-poly12011.html
The 15rd is for .22LR my bad.
czub.cz/en/firearms-and-products-product/cz-457-synthetic-set
See Mag Capacity