No Compromise on Governance Issues in Federal Territories
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, has stressed that there will be no compromise on any misconduct involving governance issues that affect integrity in the Federal Territories. This comes as the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is currently investigating allegations of misconduct involving a DBKL advisory board member linked to the awarding of a RM4 million project.
Internal Investigation Underway
Dr. Zaliha stated that an internal investigation is currently underway, and she expects to receive a full report on the matter next week. "The internal investigation is ongoing. If there is no wrongdoing, then there is no issue, but if there is involvement, we will take the necessary action," she said. She emphasized that it does not matter if the individual denies the allegation, as it is their right to do so, but from the standpoint of departmental and agency governance, they must carry out the proper procedures.
Allegations of Misconduct
The misconduct allegations involve alleged breach of governance procedures in the procurement process for a RM4 million creative content production project for DBKL, which was allegedly not awarded through an open tender. The allegations have gone viral on social media, and the DBKL advisory board member in question has released a statement on Instagram, strongly denying any element of misconduct in the project’s procurement.
Collaboration with Integrity Unit
Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif confirmed that DBKL had launched an internal investigation into the matter in collaboration with its integrity unit on January 28. The investigation aims to determine whether there was any breach of governance procedures in the procurement process and to take necessary action if wrongdoing is found.
Conclusion
The Minister’s statement emphasizes the importance of upholding integrity in governance issues in the Federal Territories. The ongoing internal investigation will ensure that the necessary action is taken if wrongdoing is found. The public can rest assured that the authorities are taking these allegations seriously and will not compromise on any misconduct that may have occurred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the nature of the misconduct allegations?
A: The allegations involve alleged breach of governance procedures in the procurement process for a RM4 million creative content production project for DBKL, which was allegedly not awarded through an open tender.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: An internal investigation is currently underway, and the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) expects to receive a full report on the matter next week.
Q: Has the DBKL advisory board member in question denied the allegations?
A: Yes, the DBKL advisory board member has released a statement on Instagram, strongly denying any element of misconduct in the project’s procurement.