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AG's Report: 'Serious irregularities' in UKM tenders worth RM58.4 million

AG's Report: 'Serious irregularities' in UKM tenders worth RM58.4 million

KUALA LUMPUR: The Auditor General (AG) has found "serious irregularities" in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) procurement process, involving three tenders worth RM58.45 million.
According to its latest report, the AG said weaknesses were found in both the governance and tender procedures for supplies, services, and works at the university.
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