Home Ministry halts police procurement after PM's corruption directive
KULIM, Jan 15 — The Home Ministry has suspended police procurement decisions linked to corruption issues, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's directive for a full review.
Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry welcomes the order, which also applies to the Royal Malaysia Police.
"We at KDN welcome this," he told reporters after opening a service centre in Padang Serai.
He said he will consult the ministry's secretary-general to determine appropriate follow-up actions.
The Prime Minister believes there is a need to review the procurement processes.
Saifuddin said the instruction is seen as a reset for procurement decisions at his ministry.
The Home Ministry is among those receiving substantial annual allocations for management and development.
Yesterday, Anwar ordered all Armed Forces and police procurement decisions linked to corruption be shelved.
This is pending full compliance with official procurement procedures.
The government will review and restructure all procurement processes to ensure transparency.
The relevant ministries will conduct this review of the existing system.