Auditor-General's Report 2/2025 revealed that Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia violated procurement protocols in three tenders worth RM66.64 million. The university's Tender Procurement Committee bypassed recommendations from Technical Evaluation, Financial Evaluation, and Pre-Tender committees when selecting companies. Parliament received documentation showing serious governance failures within UKM's procurement management system. Committee members made collective decisions that contradicted established evaluation processes. The Vice-Chancellor bears responsibility for proper operational oversight under constitutional provisions.
Ministry of Finance representation was absent from the Procurement Committee while the Ministry of Higher Education delegate skipped relevant meetings. Evaluators identified multiple compliance breaches affecting Linear Accelerator equipment specifications and food catering services. Management awarded elevator replacement contracts to financially troubled companies despite committee objections. The National Audit Department recommended revised procurement guidelines aligned with Treasury Circulars and disciplinary measures for involved personnel.
Ministry of Finance representation was absent from the Procurement Committee while the Ministry of Higher Education delegate skipped relevant meetings. Evaluators identified multiple compliance breaches affecting Linear Accelerator equipment specifications and food catering services. Management awarded elevator replacement contracts to financially troubled companies despite committee objections. The National Audit Department recommended revised procurement guidelines aligned with Treasury Circulars and disciplinary measures for involved personnel.
