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The Sun
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Auditor-General's report debate in parliament boosts governance reforms
KUALA LUMPUR: The debate on the 2025 Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) Series 2 in the Dewan Rakyat has been hailed as a crucial move to enhance governance reforms and integrity in public institutions. Members of Parliament (MPs) commended the government for tabling the report, allowing elected representatives to scrutinise findings and propose improvements. Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka) stated that the debate reflects the government's commitment to reform under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'Congratulations to the National Audit Department for a detailed report and allowing parliamentary debate. This reform measure should be repeated,' he said during the session. Cha Kee Chin (PH-Rasah) added that the debate strengthens checks and balances, aligning with institutional reforms promised by the government. MPs also provided suggestions on issues raised in the report, covering five programmes, activities, and projects across seven ministries, with an audited cost of RM48.873 billion. Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) proposed transforming cooking oil subsidies into targeted e-vouchers via the Central Database Hub (PADU) to address weaknesses in the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (COSS). 'This will reduce administrative burdens, increase transparency, and prevent leakages,' he said. Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) urged stricter enforcement against foreigners purchasing subsidised cooking oil, suggesting MyKad or MyDigital ID verification. 'Embezzlement betrays the people and must be stopped,' he said. Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) called for a disciplinary board for GLCs to review acquisitions exceeding RM100 million, following irregularities in FELCRA Berhad's palm oil plantation purchase. 'The Companies Commission and MACC should investigate potential malpractice,' he said. Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera) highlighted a RM107.54 million defence procurement breach, stating it undermines financial regulations and public trust. 'Failing to enforce contracts properly results in financial losses and weakens preparedness,' she said. – Bernama
Barnama
23-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Auditor-General's Report Debate In Parliament Boosts Governance Reforms, Integrity
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The debate on the 2025 Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) Series 2 in the Dewan Rakyat today has been described as a significant step towards strengthening the accountability and transparency of public institutions, in line with the government's commitment to governance reforms. Members of Parliament (MPs) praised the government's decision to table LKAN 2/2025 for debate in the Dewan Rakyat as a progressive move, allowing elected representatives to scrutinise the audit findings and put forward constructive proposals for improvement. They believe that this approach reflects the government's unwavering commitment to strengthening the integrity of public financial management while ensuring that the implementation of government programmes delivers tangible benefits to the people. Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka) said the debate on the report is clear evidence of the government's ongoing reforms under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's administration, which dares to make bold changes. 'Congratulations also to the National Audit Department for providing a detailed report and allowing the Dewan Rakyat to debate it… this is a reform measure that needs to be repeated,' he said during the LKAN 2/2025 debate session in the Dewan Rakyat today. Cha Kee Chin (PH-Rasah) said the debate provided an opportunity for elected representatives to voice reprimands, views, and constructive criticisms on LKAN, thereby strengthening the checks and balances in line with the institutional reforms promised by the government. Meanwhile, MPs who took part in the debate also offered reprimands and suggestions for improvements on the issues highlighted in LKAN, which involved the audit results of five programmes, activities, and projects across seven ministries, with the total audited cost amounting to RM48.873 billion. Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) proposed that the cooking oil subsidy be transformed into targeted assistance through e-vouchers using the Central Database Hub (PADU) system, following the serious weaknesses in the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (COSS) highlighted in LKAN. 'With this voucher, consumers can make purchases at supermarkets, retail stores, or online. This approach will also reduce administrative burdens, increase transparency, and prevent leakages that have plagued the distribution chain,' he said.
The Star
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Auditor-General's Report: RM48.873bil is total cost of audits, not leakages or losses, says Wan Suraya
PUTRAJAYA: The 2025 Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) Series 2 on the activities of ministries, departments, statutory bodies and federal government-owned companies contains matters raised from the audit of five programmes, activities or projects across seven ministries. Auditor-General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi said the total cost of the audited programmes, activities and projects amounted to RM48.873bil, and this amount does not represent any leakages or losses, as reported by several media portals. "Such statements have the potential to create confusion and unfounded negative perceptions of the country's financial management,' she said in a statement on Tuesday (July 22). She said the scope of this audit generally takes into account the performance of programmes, projects and activities that have been implemented over several previous years (legacy issues), as well as any efforts or initiatives introduced by the government. Accordingly, each finding presented in this report is accompanied by constructive recommendations aimed at helping ministries and government departments and agencies enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal systems and compliance, she added. Wan Suraya said a total of 44 issues reported in the LKAN have been uploaded to the Auditor-General's Dashboard (AGD) on Monday for follow-up action by the relevant ministries and departments. "These same issues will also be discussed at the Auditor-General's Report Follow-Up Committee (JSLKAN) and the Serious Irregularities Action Committee (JTKS) meetings, which are jointly chaired by the Auditor-General and the Secretary-General of the Treasury,' she said. For the period from 2024 to June 2025, she added that audits conducted by the National Audit Department have successfully helped the government recover RM157.73mil. "This includes collections from penalty claims, outstanding rental, liquidated ascertained damages (LAD), land lease arrears, as well as the collection of duties and taxes,' she said, adding that the report will be debated in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow. The public is advised to refer to the Auditor-General's Report, officially published on the National Audit Department's website at to obtain an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the audit findings presented. - Bernama
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
RM48.873 Billion In LKAN Not Leakages Or Losses, Says Auditor-General
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) Series 2 on the activities of ministries, departments, statutory bodies and federal government-owned companies contains matters raised from the audit of five programmes, activities or projects across seven ministries. Auditor-General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi said the total cost of the audited programmes, activities and projects amounted to RM48.873 billion, and this amount does not represent any leakages or losses, as reported by several media portals. 'Such statements have the potential to create confusion and unfounded negative perceptions of the country's financial management,' she said in a statement today. She said the scope of this audit generally takes into account the performance of programmes, projects and activities that have been implemented over several previous years (legacy issues), as well as any efforts or initiatives introduced by the government. Accordingly, each finding presented in this report is accompanied by constructive recommendations aimed at helping ministries and government departments and agencies enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal systems and compliance, she added. Wan Suraya said a total of 44 issues reported in the LKAN have been uploaded to the Auditor-General's Dashboard (AGD) on Monday for follow-up action by the relevant ministries and departments. 'These same issues will also be discussed at the Auditor-General's Report Follow-Up Committee (JSLKAN) and the Serious Irregularities Action Committee (JTKS) meetings, which are jointly chaired by the Auditor-General and the Secretary-General of the Treasury,' she said. For the period from 2024 to June 2025, she added that audits conducted by the National Audit Department (JAN) have successfully helped the government recover RM157.73 million. 'This includes collections from penalty claims, outstanding rental, liquidated ascertained damages (LAD), land lease arrears, as well as the collection of duties and taxes,' she said, adding that the report will be debated in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Serious irregularities found in 2025 Auditor-General's Report
KUALA LUMPUR: Serious irregularities were uncovered in three audits detailed in the 2025 Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) Series 2, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today. Governance weaknesses were identified in FELCRA Berhad's oil palm plantation leasing procurements, involving RM241.76 million from 2022 to 2024. Auditor-General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi highlighted flaws in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) tender procurement process, involving RM58.45 million. 'Late penalty charges of RM162.75 million for the GEMPITA supply contract remain uncollected, while RM1.42 million in penalties were not imposed for maintenance services,' she said. Additionally, RM107.54 million in procurements were fragmented. The subsidised cooking oil programme by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) also showed monitoring lapses, with no targeted allocation for eligible groups. Wan Suraya urged KPDN to continue reducing quotas to curb leakages. The Selective Pre-Q Procurement Method introduced by the Ministry of Finance was criticised for lacking transparency. 'Some companies failing initial evaluations were still selected at later stages,' she noted, recommending open tenders for accountability. Five audits covering RM48.873 billion in programmes were reviewed, with 22 recommendations submitted. The National Audit Department recovered RM157.73 million from 2024 to June 2025 through penalties and tax collections. The report is accessible via and - Bernama
