MACC To Review LKAN 2/2025 To Identify Governance Weaknesses And Potential Misconduct
In a statement today, the MACC said the review would include follow-up action on any issues suspected of involving criminal offences under the MACC Act 2009 (Act 694), and would not be limited to governance lapses alone.
'The MACC takes note of the LKAN recently tabled in Parliament, particularly issues involving governance weaknesses and potential misconduct in agencies and GLCs. The MACC fully supports the Auditor-General's disclosures,' the statement read.
The commission will work closely with the National Audit Department to obtain relevant information and supporting documents to facilitate swift investigations and follow-up action.
The MACC reaffirmed its commitment to tackling abuse of power, misappropriation, and corruption firmly and transparently, to uphold the highest standards of governance and restore public confidence in the integrity of public institutions.
The LKAN 2/2025, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, revealed serious irregularities identified in three audits, involving over RM460 million.
Auditor-General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi listed one of them as involving FELCRA Bhd, showing governance weaknesses in the lease procurement of four oil palm estates worth RM241.76 million between 2022 and 2024.
She added that Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia was found to have serious procurement irregularities involving three tenders worth RM58.45 million.
The other irregularities involved uncollected late penalty charges amounting to RM162.75 million and yet to be imposed late penalty charges amounting to RM1.42 million for the GEMPITA supply contract.
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