The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has concluded that there are no criminal elements in the alleged misconduct of a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) advisory board member linked to the awarding of a RM4 million project. However, the MACC has identified weaknesses in DBKL's governance guidelines that require attention. The MACC's Governance Investigation Division is now reviewing DBKL's procurement and payment procedures to ensure compliance with existing regulations.
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Its Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the conclusion was reached after reviewing documents provided by DBKL on Feb 7 regarding the implementation of its content production and radio studio project. As a result, the MACC’s Governance Investigation Division is now evaluating DBKL’s procurement and payment procedures to ensure compliance with existing regulations, he told Bernama today.
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