Another one, if cannot find this in our local press:
PRESS RELEASE
9 July 2010
Statement on Contract Award to PLUS
TI-M calls on the government to implement the key initiatives identified by PEMANDU to improve
transparency and accountability, specifically to disclose details of procurement contracts. The details
of all concession contracts are of interest to all Malaysians as they involve public funds and costs to
the public. TI-M calls for the disclosures of all concession contracts; the government, if it has the
political will, should be able to disclose publicly all contracts either by providing for disclosure in the
contracts or getting the contractors to agree to disclosure. Since this contract seems to require public
funds and Government support and the public will be paying tolls, the contract should be awarded by
open tender or some other means to ensure that the contract is, at the minimum, competitively priced.
About Transparency International - Malaysia
Transparency International – Malaysia is an accredited chapter of Berlin based Transparency
International. It is a non-governmental organization to counter corruption nationally as well as
internationally.
Our mission is to curb corruption through international and national coalitions encouraging
governments to establish and implement effective laws, policies and anti-corruption programmes. We
strive to strengthen public support and understanding for anti-corruption programmes and enhance
public transparency and accountability in international business transactions and in the administration of public and private procurement.
Issued by :
Datuk Paul Low
President
Transparency International – Malaysia
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