TI-M president Raymon Ram said the report unveiled irregularities and systemic weaknesses in financial management and procurement oversight, necessitating structural reforms.
Raymon said such issues were not new and had been repeatedly flagged by the audit department, but they had continued because of outdated procedures, weak oversight and a culture of impunity.
“Where is the accountability for all these lapses?
“The government must take a firm stance and hold the leadership accountable for discrepancies involving public funds.
“These recurring findings highlight institutional weaknesses that demand more than administrative corrections; they require structural reform,” he said in a statement.
Raymon said the revelations further erode the confidence of Malaysians in public institutions.
The A-G’s report flagged serious issues on how more than RM460 million of government funds was spent on land deals, university tenders, and defence contracts between 2020 and 2024, naming Felcra Bhd, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and the army.
He urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and the police to initiate investigations into these issues to look into the possibility of fraud, abuse of power or negligence.
He also called on the relevant government ministries, departments and agencies to disclose the remedial actions they would take within 30 days to show responsibility and ensure public confidence.
The government must make it mandatory for independent third-party experts to be roped in to monitor high-risk procurements under “integrity pacts”, involving civil society and professionals from the private sector, he said.
Raymon also urged Putrajaya to table a comprehensive public procurement law that outlines transparency standards, penalties for non-compliance and clear procurement dispute mechanisms.
“The A-G’s report must not be an annual ritual of regret.
“It must serve as a catalyst for reform, one that rebuilds institutional integrity, ensures justice for wrongdoing and protects the interests of the rakyat,” he said.