MACC investigation into DRT contract award nearing completion

KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation into the allegations surrounding the awarding of the Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) pilot project contract by the Selangor government, which involves a company owned by the husband of Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, is expected to be completed soon.

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the commission felt a few areas needed improvement in the future, particularly concerning governance issues involving relatives.

“I believe the investigation papers will be completed within the next month or two,” he said at a press conference after officiating the Anti-Corruption Initiative Through Empowerment of Accounting and Auditing Practices programme at the Royale Chulan Hotel here on Wednesday (Aug 14).

Also present were Accountant General Nor Yati Ahmad, UiTM Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Shahrin Sahib@Sahibuddin, Deputy Auditor General (Finance) Patimah Ramuji, and Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman Wan Razak.

Earlier, it was reported that Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh welcomed the MACC investigation into the allegations regarding the awarding of the DRT pilot project contract by the Selangor government, which is linked to her husband’s company.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Hannah said that the investigation had commenced and that she hoped the truth would be revealed once the issue was thoroughly investigated.

She reportedly stated that all citizens, including herself, had the right to know the truth and evidence regarding the matter, which also involved Asia Mobility Technologies Sdn Bhd (Asia Mobiliti), where her husband, M Ramachandran, serves as the CEO. – Bernama