The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today put the spotlight on political influence in the awarding of contracts for the Johor-Singapore Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and Road Charges (RC) System Project due to direct negotiations.

The projects which fell under the Transport Ministry (MOT) during the BN-era were awarded to TC Sens Sdn Bhd, which was appointed by direct negotiations and not open tender.

They involved two separate contracts at a cost of RM149.45 million, said PAC chairperson Wong Kah Woh (above) in presenting the committee's report on...