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Malaysiakini
18 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Auditor report tells ministries to discontinue selected procurement method
The implementation of the Selected Pre-Qualified Open Tender Procurement at the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry, the Works Ministry and the Rural and Regional Development Ministry has not achieved the objective of expediting the procurement process. According to the Auditor General's Report (AG Report) 2/2025 tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today for the Works Ministry, the implementing agency audited was the Sabah Public Works Department.
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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Govt's Pre-Q procurement method lacks transparency, Auditor General finds
KUALA LUMPUR: The auditor-general has recommended that the government discontinue the pre-qualification (Pre-Q) procurement method. Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi said open tenders were better to ensure transparency and accountability in procurement. The recommendation was made following findings in the Auditor-General's Report 2/2025, which uncovered manipulation and a lack of transparency in the Pre-Q process introduced by the Finance Ministry in 2023 and 2024. "Some companies that failed to meet the initial evaluation criteria were still invited to participate and were even selected during the final round," she said in a statement. The report audited the use of the Pre-Q method in several ministries, including the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry, the Rural and Regional Development Ministry, and the Works Ministry. At the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry, a tender process involving the procurement of a government office building project saw the selection of a contractor who had failed to meet the requirements in the first stage of screening. The audit found that a company which had not completed its Pre-Q application properly, including failing to provide mandatory supporting documents, was still allowed to advance to the second stage of evaluation. Despite receiving a "Not Recommended" status from the technical evaluation committee, the company was still invited to participate in the second stage and was eventually awarded the project. At the Rural and Regional Development Ministry, a tender process involving the procurement of a government office building project saw the selection of a contractor who had failed to meet technical requirements in the first stage of screening. Despite not complying with the technical capability criteria, the project was still allowed to advance to the second stage of evaluation. The ministry's internal justifications for allowing this were not in line with the Treasury's Pre-Q procurement circulars. Wan Suraya warned that such deviations could result in "non-compliant decisions that jeopardise the credibility of procurement exercises." The auditor-general concluded that the Pre-Q procurement method, as implemented, had failed to meet its original objectives of screening for quality and improving competition. "Some companies that failed to meet the initial evaluation criteria were still invited to participate and were even selected during the final round," said Wan Suraya. She recommended that the Finance Ministry consider abolishing the method altogether and reverting to the open tender approach to safeguard the integrity of government procurement.
Borneo Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Seven projects to boost power supply in Sabah, Labuan
Fadillah during his visit to the PMU 132/33kV Kota Kinabalu. KOTA KINABALU (July 14): More than 60,434 users in Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan will benefit from a more stable and efficient electricity supply following the completion of seven major energy projects by the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA), worth over RM260.7 million. The projects include substation upgrades, new grid line installations, and advanced safety monitoring systems, covering key areas such as Tanjung Aru, Ranau, Batu Sapi and Labuan. Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof officiated the handover ceremony during PETRA's Sabah Squad 2025 visit to the Kota Kinabalu 132/33kV Main Intake Substation (PMU KKVBY), one of the flagship projects under the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Task Force (PPKBES). The PMU KKBU project, initiated under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (RMKe-10), now benefits approximately 11,452 users in the Tanjung Aru and greater Kota Kinabalu area. It involved the installation of 132kV and 33kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment and a 132/33/11kV transformer, replacing the outdated 66/11kV system. It also supports a new 33kV cable line to the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), significantly enhancing power supply reliability in the strategic area. Six other completed projects under PPKBES include: 132kV Labuan-Sipitang Interconnection Project (Phase 1 – Package 2): Valued at RM34.92 million, the project involved a 7km stretch of 275kV transmission towers from Megalong PMU to the Sindumin border, linking Sabah to Lawas, Sarawak. Completed on 2 September 2024, it awaits the final segment by Sarawak Energy, expected in September 2025. Once operational, it will enable the import of up to 30MW of electricity from Sarawak, with a transmission capacity of up to 500MW, enhancing cross-border energy sharing under the ASEAN Power Grid initiative. 33/11kV Ranau Main Distribution Substation (PPU): Costing RM31.3 million, this substation began operations on 11 January 2024 and was completed on 15 March 2025. It connects Ranau to the Sabah electricity grid, eliminating reliance on the 18MW diesel-powered generating station, benefiting 15,620 consumers and reducing environmental impact and diesel subsidies. Batu Sapi PPU Project: Valued at RM30.02 million and operational since 13 December 2024, the project modernized the ageing system and improved power distribution efficiency for approximately 4,744 consumers in areas such as Karamunting, Bokara and Kampung Istimewa. Protection Online Monitoring Project: At a cost of RM42 million, this project upgraded communication systems and protection relays, including the installation of a 15km undersea fibre optic cable from Kampung Lambidan (Menumbok) to Tanjung Aru (Labuan). Completed on 5 February 2024, it strengthened grid protection between PMU Beaufort and PMU Rancha-Rancha. 132/33/11kV Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) PMU Project: Worth RM50.01 million and fully operational since 12 August 2024, this project increased firm capacity from 93.51MW to 131.60MW. It significantly reduced the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and improved the 33kV network in Sulaman and Alamesra, directly benefiting over 5,000 users and supporting future expansions, including the UMS Hospital. 11kV Reinforcement System in Labuan: Completed on 9 November 2024 with a value of RM6.3 million, this project enhanced the protection system at Rancha-Rancha PPU and boosted capacity to support ongoing development in Labuan.
The Star
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Over RM260mil allocated for seven energy projects to benefit 60,000 in Sabah, Labuan
KOTA KINABALU: The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry has allocated over RM260mil for seven energy projects across Sabah and Labuan, aimed at improving electricity supply for 60,434 users, said its minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said the projects implemented by the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team, involve substation upgrades, expanded grid connectivity and improved safety monitoring systems in Sipitang, Beaufort, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Ranau, Sandakan and Labuan. "These initiatives have strengthened transmission and distribution infrastructure in Sabah and Labuan, ensuring a more reliable power supply, reflecting the federal government's commitment to energy resilience in line with the Malaysia Madani agenda," he said after officiating the handover of the projects at the Kota Kinabalu main intake substation on Monday (July 14). Also present were Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and ministry secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli. Fadillah said the project includes a new gas-insulated switchgear and transformer facility to replace outdated systems, along with new cabling to enhance electricity supply to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. He also highlighted the completion of a 7km-long transmission line from the Menggalong PMU to the Sipitang-Lawas border, which was completed on Sept 2, 2024. The line will allow the import of 30MW of electricity from Sarawak once Sarawak Energy completes its section in September. "This grid is designed to carry up to 500MW and is a key component of the Asean Power Grid, connecting Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and the Philippines for sustainable cross-border energy sharing," he noted. – Bernama
The Star
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Over 60,000 in Sabah and Labuan to benefit from major utility upgrades, says Fadillah
KOTA KINABALU: Over 60,000 electricity users in Sabah and Labuan are set to benefit from improved utility services following the implementation of major government-backed infrastructure projects spearheaded by the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra). The projects aim to upgrade and expand essential services, including electricity supply, water distribution and flood mitigation, to enhance the quality of life and economic development in the region. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed the Federal Government's commitment during a working visit to Sabah under the Skuad Petra programme, an initiative that brings top federal leaders to project sites to assess progress and address challenges directly with state authorities and implementing agencies. 'A total of 60,434 consumers in Sabah and Labuan will benefit from a stable and efficient power supply through the implementation of seven energy projects worth over RM260mil by the ministry. 'This is about ensuring development translates into real outcomes for the people, whether it is electricity, clean water, or flood prevention. "Where there are issues, we are here to resolve them,' the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister told reporters after officiating the Main Intake Substation (PMU KKBU) in Tanjung Aru near here on Monday (July 14). Among the major projects completed are the Labuan-Sipitang 275kV interconnection, part of the Asean Power Grid, enabling electricity import from Sarawak to Sabah, new substations and upgraded distribution systems in Ranau, Batu Sapi, and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to reduce reliance on diesel power, a 15km undersea fibre optic cable between Menumbok and Tanjung Aru to enhance grid security, and an upgraded 11kV metering system in Labuan, completed late last year. Fadillah's delegation also reviewed the Sungai Damai Basin 8 Flood Mitigation Project, which is over 54% complete. Once finished, it is expected to benefit around 17,500 residents in flood-prone areas around Kota Kinabalu. This project is one of 27 infrastructure initiatives currently underway in Sabah under the latest national rolling development plan. The overall allocation supports flood mitigation, river rehabilitation, coastal protection, and related works carried out by the Irrigation and Drainage Department. The Labuan-Sipitang grid connection is part of a broader plan to position Sabah as a key player in the Asean Power Grid, aimed at linking Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and the Philippines. 'I have been informed that installation works are almost done, although I do not have the exact date. Since it falls under Sarawak's jurisdiction, I believe it may be completed within this year … if I am not mistaken,' Fadillah said. Once completed, the system will enable Sabah to import power from Sarawak, beginning with 30MW and potentially scaling up to 500MW. Skuad Petra also visited Kota Kinabalu International Airport, where Malaysia Airports is implementing a rooftop solar system under the Selco (self-consumption) initiative. Approved in 2022, the system will generate up to 4MW of renewable energy for airport operations. The final site visit was to the Ketiau Phase 1 Sewerage Treatment Plant, a large-scale sanitation project serving the greater Ketiau area. Nearly 70% complete as of June, the facility includes a treatment plant capable of serving 50,000 people, along with over 9km of pipeline and the integration of three older systems. Fadillah acknowledged the challenges faced during implementation but stressed that the government remains committed to ensuring timely delivery. 'These projects reflect our efforts to improve the quality of life for the people of Sabah. We will continue monitoring their progress and work closely with all stakeholders to see them through,' he said.
