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A company director testified in High Court that she prepared five letters from different companies to then Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin seeking Jana Wibawa programme projects, raising questions about bid coordination and political connections.
American data analytics firm Palantir is taking legal action against London's mayor's office after a £50 million police technology contract was rejected. The firm argues the decision improperly factored in political and ethical concerns rather than procurement standards.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has partnered with the Competition Commission to combat bid-rigging and cartels in government procurement, strengthening transparency and protecting public funds.
Malaysia's Department of Agriculture has publicly rejected any involvement in a fraud case involving forged government order documents, warning suppliers to verify requests through official channels.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 13 people, including current and former government officials, over allegations of soliciting and receiving approximately RM2.5 million in bribes linked to a procurement cartel.
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Malaysia's competition watchdog has initiated formal action against six companies allegedly engaged in cartel behaviour involving a RM5.7 million AADK tender, signalling stricter enforcement of competition law.