“There is a ‘tidak-apa’ attitude and no political will in the report.

“The A-G must be more serious in this issue because it involves public money,” Akhbar told FMT.

He added that the A-G’s report was no different from the previous reports, saying: “Again, it’s the same story. No improvement.”

Akhbar also reminded that the blame shouldn’t fall solely on public servants or secretary-general of a particular ministry or government agency.

“Ministers should be responsible as well. It is unfair to only blame the secretary-general.

“Action must be taken against the perpetrators because this concerns public money. And this must be addressed sternly without fear or favour.”

Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) Executive Director Cynthia Gabriel echoed similar sentiments, expressing concern over the report.

“C4 expresses concern that wastage and leakages in the public sector continue unabated and with impunity,” she told FMT when contacted.

While acknowledging the efforts of the A-G in tabling the report, she added that it was worrying that no action had yet been taken against the perpetrators.

“It appears that there is no political will. Recommendations for improvement have gathered dust as well.”

One of the ways to plug a hole in leakages and wastage was to enhance the current system of awarding contracts and monitoring delivery of service, she suggested.

“The procurement system, awarding of contracts and the monitoring of delivery of services must be urgently improved.

“Ending impunity in the public sector is the key to curbing wastage and leakages.”