Finance Ministry witness says PMO involved in Jana Wibawa procurement process, but no order to select KCJ Engineering
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was involved in the government’s procurement...
The High Court heard testimony on August 19, 2023, regarding former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's power abuse and money laundering trial. Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz testified as the 26th prosecution witness. Zamzuri confirmed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) was involved in the procurement process for the Jana Wibawa program by submitting a list of 54 proposed contractors, including KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd.
The list was initially provided by Muhyiddin and later refined by the PMO, resulting in KCJ Engineering passing the Finance Ministry's evaluation. However, Zamzuri clarified that the PMO did not insist on selecting KCJ Engineering, stating that the re-evaluation was a standard process for direct negotiation contracts.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- MOF received 'higher-ups' instructions on PMO's recommendation process for Jana Wibawa project thevibes.com
- Muhyiddin never asked for donation, Jana Wibawa witness tells court nst.com.my
- Finance Ministry witness says PMO involved in Jana Wibawa procurement process, but no order to select KCJ Engineering malaymail.com
- No intention to deceive MOF, govt to secure Jana Wibawa project - witness malaysiakini.com
