What role did TC Lian play in securing government tenders?

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TC Lian's Role in Securing Government Tenders

TC Lian played a central role in the application process for government projects, including the RM141 million Klang Utara district police headquarters (IPD Klang Utara) and the Central Spine Road interchange project, by instructing Nepturis Sdn Bhd director Aliza Abd Malek to draft application letters for multiple bidding companies. Lian, who held a significant informal stake in Nepturis, facilitated the applications for companies bidding against Nepturis itself, aiming to secure projects without his name being publicly associated with them.
Facilitation of Multiple Company Applications

Aliza Abd Malek testified that TC Lian instructed her to prepare application letters to the then-prime minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, for five companies bidding for the IPD Klang Utara project in 2021. These companies included Nepturis Sdn Bhd, Permata Rebana Sdn Bhd, Fastcoll Corporation Sdn Bhd, JM Letrik Sdn Bhd, and MZ Hakujaya Sdn Bhd. Aliza also prepared similar application letters for five different companies, again on Lian's instructions, for the Central Spine Road project during the same year.
Unofficial Stake and Project Acquisition Strategy

While not officially recorded, TC Lian held a 30 per cent stake in Nepturis Sdn Bhd through a verbal agreement. He operated with the specific objective of finding and securing projects, preferring to keep his involvement discreet. This strategy involved Aliza preparing application letters for multiple companies bidding for the same project, even those considered competitors to Nepturis.
Nepturis' Success in Awarded Projects

Under the government's Bumiputera contractors' programme, Jana Wibawa, Nepturis Sdn Bhd was ultimately awarded both the IPD Klang Utara project, valued at approximately RM141 million, and the Central Spine Road project. Lian's involvement extended to being in contact with the directors of the other four companies that also sought to apply for the IPD Klang Utara project.
Non-Disclosure to Regulatory Bodies

Aliza confirmed that TC Lian's 30 per cent interest in Nepturis was not disclosed to the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). CIDB plays a role in determining the Bumiputera status of contractors. Despite Lian's significant influence and decision-making power within Nepturis, his ownership stake was not officially registered with relevant authorities.

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