Sepanggar MP Azis Jamman has demanded an explanation from Putrajaya on the rationale behind awarding the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road project without an open tender process worth RM1.13 billion.

Speaking to reporters in Parliament today, Azis said his research showed that the deal does not fulfil any of the government regulations for a direct award: Urgency, single supply source, security or to assist bumiputera businesses.

Azis said the project went to Samling Resources Sdn Bhd...