By Mohd Khairul Ramli
Malaysians deserve a government that prioritizes Competency, Accountability, and Transparency (CAT). Recent developments surrounding the RM190 million1 contract awarded to Heitech Padu Bhd for the maintenance of the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) MySikap website raise serious questions about the integrity of the process.
Recent news that Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, a former associate of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, divested his significant stake in Heitech Padu does not erase the concerns surrounding the timing of the contract award 2. This sudden investment fuels concerns of political connections appear to influence multi-million-ringgit deals. Was it a lucky coincidence? The awarding process and potential connections should be open and transparent. This ensures decisions are based solely on merit and serve the best interests of Malaysians.