Newly-minted Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali has discussed how to realise Harapan's manifesto with the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), including adopting open tenders in the government's procurement process.

At a press conference on his first day at work, he said the government can no longer practice direct negotiations and limited tenders.

"(We) discussed the procurement process. It must be done in the open. No more direct negotiation and limited tenders," Azmin said...