Govt's Pre-Q procurement method lacks transparency, Auditor General finds
Auditor General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi said the open tender process was more appropriate to ensure transparency and accountability in procurement.
The recommendation was made following findings in the Auditor-General's Report 2/2025, which uncovered manipulation and a lack of transparency in the Pre-Q process introduced by the Finance Ministry in 2023 and 2024.
"Some companies that failed to meet the initial evaluation criteria were still invited to participate and were even selected during the final round," she said in a statement.
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