Does MACC see any conflict of interest in the DRT contract?

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MACC Finds No Conflict of Interest in Selangor DRT Contract Award

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found no connection between the awarding of the Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) pilot project contract by the Selangor government and Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki stated that legally, an offense is not committed if the entity awarded a contract has no duties or responsibilities related to the awarding authority. The situation would differ if the contract had been awarded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) to the company.
No Direct Link Between Minister and Contract Award

Tan Sri Azam Baki clarified that the MACC's current findings indicate no wrongdoing in the awarding of the DRT contract to a company associated with Hannah Yeoh's husband. He explained that from a legal standpoint, if the recipient of a government contract has no direct involvement in the decision-making or responsibilities of the awarding entity, it does not constitute an offense. This principle is applied in cases where a minister's spouse receives a contract from a state government, and the minister holds no portfolio relevant to that state's government functions.
Differentiating Ministerial and State Government Authority

Azam Baki highlighted a crucial legal distinction regarding potential conflicts of interest. He noted that the scenario is different if the contract had been awarded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) itself to the company. This differentiation underscores that the MACC's assessment is based on the specific government body that issued the contract and the minister's direct or indirect responsibilities within that body.
Asia Mobility Technologies Selected for DRT Pilot Project

Asia Mobility Technologies Sdn Bhd was identified as one of the two companies selected to participate in the DRT pilot project within Selangor. This initiative, spearheaded by the Selangor state government, aims to enhance the effectiveness of public transport and mobility services across the state. The selection process and the awarding of the contract are the focus of the MACC's review.

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