Housing Ministry pledges full cooperation in MACC's probe of the MyKiosk tender
The Ministry voluntarily handed over all documents related to the implementation of the MyKiosk initiative to the MACC on May 22, 2025.
'This move reflects the Ministry's strong commitment to upholding the principles of integrity and transparency.
"We welcome the MACC's investigation as a vital step to ensure every government initiative is carried out with accountability, transparency, and free from any element of corruption," the Ministry stated on Wednesday (July 2).
MyKiosk, one of the Ministry's economic empowerment initiatives, aims to support small-scale traders by providing affordable kiosks nationwide.
The ceiling cost for each MyKiosk 2.0 unit was set at RM25,000 by the Department of Local Government.
"All procurement processes and contractor appointments under MyKiosk were carried out via open quotations by 133 local authorities across the country.
"A total of 795 contractors have been appointed by the respective local authorities to undertake the supply and placement of the kiosks," it added.
The Ministry reiterated that it would not tolerate any misconduct or corrupt practices at any stage of procurement or implementation, including at the local authority level.
To further strengthen internal integrity, the Ministry has implemented several preventive measures, including the Traffic Light System and the establishment of Integrity Units at every local authority.
These units are tasked with monitoring and assessing integrity performance while combating corrupt practices within their respective jurisdictions.
Earlier, MACC Investigation Division senior director Datuk Zainul Darus confirmed that the commission had launched a preliminary investigation following a complaint lodged by a political party.
"The Governance Investigation Division has also begun a parallel inquiry into the project. Besides the Ministry, which has submitted a comprehensive report on the tender process and award, several other parties involved have also submitted relevant documents," he said.
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