Who are the first witnesses for the MySejahtera PAC inquiry?

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The first witnesses for the MySejahtera Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry will be the Finance Minister and the Health Minister.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will commence its inquiry into the MySejahtera application's development and procurement in mid-April, with Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin slated to be the initial witnesses. The proceedings will also involve the Prime Minister’s Department and are intended to bring transparency to the appointment of a private company as the application's operator, the direct consultation process, and associated costs.
Inquiry to Focus on Transparency and Data Security

The PAC's investigation aims to provide a clear explanation regarding the appointment of a private entity to manage the MySejahtera application, the method of direct consultation employed, and the financial expenditures involved. Furthermore, the committee will address concerns about the security of personal data belonging to Malaysians and the potential for misuse of this sensitive information.
PAC Proceedings and Authority

The inquiry is being conducted under the authority of Standing Order 77(1)(d) of the Dewan Rakyat, which empowers the PAC to examine matters it deems relevant to the public interest. The committee will also draw upon Standing Order 83(2) and Article 11(b) of the General Circular No. 2 of 1982 in managing these proceedings.
Background of Concerns

Previous concerns regarding the MySejahtera application were highlighted by opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who raised questions about a potential sale of the application to a private firm allegedly linked to political figures. Information disclosed during a PAC hearing on March 24 indicated that the Cabinet had approved the sale on November 26, 2021, through a direct tender process. Bipartisan Members of Parliament have also voiced calls for the discontinuation of the application due to anxieties about data breaches.

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