Federal Court chief registrar asked to explain PAC findings on e-Jamin
Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said says the bail system falls under the chief registrar’s purview.
The Federal Court's Office of the Chief Registrar (PKPMP) must address the Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) concerns over the e-Jamin bail system within two months, according to PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin. The PAC delivered its recommendations on October 5th, urging the PKPMP and Finance Ministry to expedite negotiations with Dapat Vista Sdn Bhd for a formal agreement.
The committee called for PKPMP to create an internal bail module using eCF, eCourt Finance, or e-Kehakiman to minimize reliance on vendors and ensure full government ownership of the data. Additionally, the Finance Ministry, Attorney-General's Chambers, and Digital Department were advised to strengthen ICT procurement controls. The e-Jamin system, which has been operational for five years without a formal government contract, raises concerns about bail deposits held in commercial accounts.
The PAC found that the system had no formal contracts, breached constitutional provisions, and lacked a trustee arrangement, performance bond, insurance, and reconciled financial records. Alternative bail management channels, such as eCourt Finance, electronic fund transfers, and iPayment, are already available.
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