Did the former BN government misuse GST refunds for other expenses?

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PAC Chairman Denies Report Alleging Misuse of GST Refunds by Former BN Government

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman, Datuk Noraini Ahmad, has refuted claims that the former Barisan Nasional (BN) government misused Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds to cover financial shortfalls. Noraini stated that the report, published by The Malaysian Insight, was inaccurate and confusing because the committee had not discussed or made any decisions on the matter. The PAC report in question, which allegedly contains this information, remains confidential until it is officially presented in the Dewan Rakyat.
PAC Chairman Dismisses Specific Media Report

Datuk Noraini Ahmad expressed disappointment with a specific news report alleging that the previous BN administration had utilised GST refunds to address income shortfalls. She clarified that the subject matter cited in the report was not discussed or decided upon by the PAC, despite the committee having met over 11 months prior. Noraini indicated that the media outlet had accessed information from the PAC report without respecting its confidential status.
Confidentiality of PAC Report

The PAC report, which is the subject of the disputed claims, is currently classified as confidential. Noraini emphasised that this report will only be made public once it is tabled in the Dewan Rakyat, which was scheduled for the following Tuesday. She urged the media to exercise patience and await the official disclosure of the PAC's findings regarding the RM19.4 billion in GST refunds.
Allegations from The Malaysian Insight

Prior to the PAC chairman's statement, The Malaysian Insight reported that the former BN administration had allegedly diverted funds designated for taxpayer GST refunds to cover other expenditures. This was reportedly due to a deficit in government income. The report, citing an unnamed source, further suggested that the PAC had concluded BN had overestimated its revenue and subsequently used money from the GST refunds account for other purposes.

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