202 ‘sick’ projects involving 19 ministries detected, says AG’s report

PETALING JAYA: A total of 202 projects are behind schedule (sick) involving 19 ministries, the Auditor-General’s Report Series 3 reveals. These projects are part of the 8,279 development projects under Rolling Plan (RP) 3 of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK12) involving 26 ministries, as of December 2023. Out of a total of 8,279 RP3 development projects of...

Anti-graft group urges govt to be careful with using its resources in Sg Bakap

PETALING JAYA: An anti-graft group says recent contributions announced for houses of worship in Sungai Bakap, the construction of a fire station, and the upgrading of a market may constitute elements of bribery and corruption. #RasuahBusters said such contributions also violated the mandate and trust of the people. "Any form of promises and gifts leading up to...

MACC investigating claims state leader awarded contracts to son’s company

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a probe against a senior state leader over claims that he appointed companies which he has vested interests in for several projects. Sources with knowledge of the investigation said the individual, a leader in a northern state, is believed to have awarded projects worth RM300,000 to these companies. It is...

Prioritise local contractors in govt contracts, says Ahmad Maslan

LABUAN: Local contractors with financial and operational capabilities should be given priority when awarding government contracts, says Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (pic). He said this is important as local contractors are more well-versed and understand the intricacies of building materials supply and pricing. Ahmad cited examples from Labuan projects, where building materials had to...