In the report, Auditor-General Ambrin Buang noted the procurement management of the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) and the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) was less than satisfactory.

For MBSA, 228 (67.7%) of the 337 procurements audited, valued at RM110.99 million, did not comply with the procedures for appointment of the contractors or suppliers.

The report also noted that 17 (50%) of the 34 procurements checked, valued at RM3.14 million, during the physical examination did not comply with the specifications and quality.

In the case of MPK, 279 (67.4%) of the 414 procurements audited, valued at RM 22.71 million, did not comply with the appointment of contractors or suppliers.

In his recommendations, Ambrin urged both MBSA and MPK to ensure that the appointment of contractors or suppliers complied with the regulations.

Meanwhile, in the report on federal ministries and departments, Ambrin noted that the Malaysian Civil Defence Department’s procurement supplies of 1,010 “Shine Rubber”, eight jet skis and 64 surf boards, amounting to RM840,000, did not comply with the stipulated specifications.