Government Procurement Bill clears Dewan Negara
The Dewan Negara has passed the Government Procurement Bill 2025, which is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in public procurement.
The bill – which had come under fire for purportedly giving too much unchecked power to the finance minister – was approved through a bloc vote today, with 33 senators in favour, eight against, two abstaining and 14 absent.
In a Bernama report, finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said the bill was not rushed, adding that the finance ministry had taken into account various proposals when drafting the bill.
He said the proposed law will allow decisions made by the finance minister to be challenged and reviewed through a review panel process and subsequently an independent procurement appeal tribunal.
He also said the bill introduces punitive measures for violations.
“The finance…
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