Audit MyKiosk 2.0, urges Perak MCA
PUTRAJAYA: The National Audit Department should conduct audits on the Housing and Local Government Ministry's MyKiosk 2.0 initiative, says Perak MCA.
'There is a need for clarity regarding transparency issues in the implementation of MyKiosk policies,' said Perak MCA Youth's Public Complaints Bureau chief Chung Kok Heung.
Yesterday, Chung and his party colleagues – Batu Gajah MCA division Youth chief Dawson Lam, who is also national MCA Youth Housing and Local Government Ministry Monitoring Bureau deputy chief, and Perak MCA Publicity Bureau committee member Tang Cheong Hoong – submitted a letter to the National Audit Department here, where they called for an investigation into the matter.
'Despite claims of tenders and bidding processes by the minister, some local councils did not follow these procedures.
'We urge a thorough audit to address these doubts,' he said when met.
Perak MCA's move came following MCA Youth's report at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday, where the party youth wing called for investigations into MyKiosk.
Chung said pressing concerns are the lack of transparency and the inadequacies in policy implementation.
'Why the hasty implementation of MyKiosk without preliminary studies or a robust execution plan, leading to resource wastage?' asked Chung, adding that the ministry has not disclosed usage statistics.
While the first phase reportedly achieved 80% usage, he said the second phase's specific figures remain unclear.
'Such a public-benefit policy should be widely promoted rather than shrouded in mystery,' he said.
Chung also raised concerns about a main supplier allegedly responsible for over 200 kiosks, which has given rise to questions about potential price discrepancies.
'We hope the minister and the National Audit Department can address these concerns,' he added.
On the kiosks in Perak, Chung said MyKiosk locations under the Ipoh City Council are present at Jalan Jumbo Jet near the airport, Station 18 and Meru.
'While the facilities on Jalan Jumbo Jet are well-planned, they remain underutilised.
'Station 18's kiosks are not operational due to contractor issues, and at Meru, only a few stalls operate during optimal evening hours,' he said, adding that MCA has established a MyKiosk public monitoring network on Facebook.
'The platform invites citizens nationwide to share updates, videos and photos, fostering community oversight to provide checks and balances.'
Chung emphasised that while MCA supports government initiatives like MyKiosk, the party also advocates for transparent and inclusive implementation that benefits all.
The MyKiosk 2.0 initiative, initially launched to provide street vendors with suitable trading spaces, has faced criticism due to its costs compared to alternatives in the marketplace.
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