Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has urged all parties to refrain from speculating about the investigation into the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) 1BestariNet service tender. Chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough investigation into the awarding of the RM4 billion service tender to YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL), ensuring fairness for all parties involved.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Azam stated that the MACC will strictly adhere to all due processes to conduct the investigation transparently and urged everyone to avoid speculation. He also mentioned that the MACC will consider the defense presented by YTL.
Azam further clarified that it is still too early for the MACC to draw any conclusions regarding the case, which involves a technical dispute related to project delivery between the MOE and YTL. However, he assured that the MACC will strive to expedite the investigation as much as possible.
In a statement to Bursa Malay
sia, YTL mentioned that the 1BestariNet tender was awarded to the company as the most technically compliant and cost-effective bid among 18 bidders, highlighting the company’s capabilities and merit.
