Did Tengku Zafrul say Muhyiddin merely asked for consideration?

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Tengku Zafrul Confirmed Muhyiddin's Minutes Were for Consideration, Not Final Directives

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz stated that minutes from then-Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to the Finance Ministry, or to him directly, concerning government projects were a standard procedure for notification and consideration. He agreed that these minutes served to "bring to my attention for consideration" and were not definitive instructions to approve or reject applications outright. Specifically regarding the Jana Wibawa projects, Tengku Zafrul affirmed that Muhyiddin was essentially informing him and requesting that the applications from the companies be reviewed.
Minutes Were a Standard Procedure for Attention

Tengku Zafrul confirmed that receiving minutes from the Prime Minister was "nothing unusual" in the course of his duties as Finance Minister. He elaborated that while he had the authority to decide on acting upon applications, minutes from the Prime Minister would prompt him to ensure the matters were put forward for consideration by the Finance Ministry. This process, he indicated, was a way for the Prime Minister's office to highlight potential projects or companies for the ministry's review.
Jana Wibawa Applications Were for Review

In the context of the Jana Wibawa projects, Tengku Zafrul explicitly agreed with the suggestion that Muhyiddin's minutes were a means of notifying him and seeking a review of the companies' applications. He clarified that these communications did not equate to preferential treatment or guaranteed approval for the listed companies. Instead, the minutes signified that the applications were being brought to his attention for the Finance Ministry to examine.
No Interference in Project Awarding Process

Tengku Zafrul also agreed that Muhyiddin, in his capacity as Prime Minister or through the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), did not interfere or meddle in the awarding of projects or the government's evaluation of company qualifications. When questioned about a list of 54 companies and projects forwarded by Muhyiddin, Tengku Zafrul stated that it meant the companies should be considered, not necessarily approved or awarded the projects. He could not confirm if all 54 companies ultimately received projects.

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