PAC Chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin clarifies that the committee's investigation into the electric train (EMU) procurement is not necessarily about leakage, waste, or abuse. She emphasizes PAC's role in reviewing proposals for government projects and ensuring transparency. The committee is seeking a detailed explanation for the government's decision to lease EMUs for 30 years at a cost of over RM10 billion. This proactive approach, she adds, aims to address concerns about PAC's investigations often starting after problems arise.
: Prosiding Jawatankuasa Kira-kira Wang Negara tidak bermaksud setiap projek atau perolehan yang disiasat menghadapi masalah ketirisan, pembaziran, mahupun penyelewengan, menurut Pengerusinya Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
“Ini adalah peranan yang perlu dimainkan oleh PAC sebagai sebuah Jawatankuasa Pilihan Parlimen dan sebagai mekanisme semak imbang antara cabang Perundangan dan Eksekutif,” katanya dalam kenyataan hari ini. Mas Ermieyati berkata PAC berpandangan perolehan EMU ini perlu diperjelaskan lebih terperinci supaya rakyat mengetahui mengapa model pajakan selama 30 tahun bernilai lebih RM10 bilion dipilih kerajaan.
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