How did Sutracom secure the RM605.2 million highway contract?

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Sutracom Secured the RM605.2 Million Highway Contract Based on Company Merits

Sutracom Sdn Bhd was awarded the RM605.2 million contract for the Pulau Indah highway project based on the company's own merits, according to the managing director and owner, Shahrin Shamsuddin. Shahrin stated that the company possessed the necessary financial strength, technical capability, experience, track record, and qualified personnel required for the project. He also confirmed that neither he nor the former prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, had any personal contact regarding the contract award process.
Pre-qualification Tender Process

Sutracom expressed its interest in the Pulau Indah highway project through a letter dated March 5, 2021, prepared by Shahrin's elder brother. This letter was addressed to the then-prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, indicating Sutracom's intention to participate in the pre-qualification tender for the project under the government's Jana Wibawa programme. The letter served to introduce the company's interest in applying for the project, and the procurement process itself still involved tenders or quotations to determine the final awardee.
Merit-Based Evaluation

Shahrin firmly believed that Sutracom secured the RM605.2 million contract on its own merits. He cited the company's robust financial standing, its proven technical capabilities, extensive experience in the field, a strong track record of successful projects, and a team of qualified personnel as key factors contributing to the award. He also confirmed that he had never received any phone calls from Muhyiddin or any officers from the Prime Minister’s Office during the contractor evaluation phase, nor had he personally contacted the former prime minister regarding the project.
No Political Influence Alleged

Shahrin explicitly stated that Muhyiddin Yassin had no connection with, or financial interest in, Sutracom, nor any of the related family companies such as Mamfor Sdn Bhd or Majulia Sdn Bhd. He also confirmed that neither he nor his elder brother were members of any political party, and he personally had never made donations to any political party, including Bersatu. This assertion supports the claim that the contract was awarded without undue political influence.

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