Vivian Wong (PH-Sandakan) said a “comprehensive comparative list” would determine whether the number of projects flagged as “sick” or critically delayed had increased or decreased over the years.
“It would also act as a proper indicator of any corrective measures undertaken following reprimands made by the auditor-general,” she said while debating the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report Series 3.
Wong also called for investigations to identify elements of abuse of power, breach of trust and non-compliance flagged in the report, with the findings made public.
She likewise urged the government to outline the actions taken to address the issues of non-compliance raised.
“Simply (saying that we will) strengthen and monitor is not enough. We need a systematic study and actions on those who have been negligent in carrying out the jobs entrusted to them,” she added.
According to the latest auditor-general’s report, the education ministry recorded the highest number of critically delayed projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan, with a total of 46.
The report also revealed that 157 projects across 18 ministries were delayed as of Dec 31, 2024.
The rural and regional development ministry recorded 34 critically delayed projects, followed by the energy transition and water transformation ministry (12), and the housing and local government ministry (11).
Four projects were found to be more than 20% behind schedule, with between two and 10 extensions of time granted, some extending up to 785 days.
In her debate, Wong also raised concerns about the 10-year delay in completing the forward operating base for the Eastern Sabah Security Command in Pulau Mabul, Semporna, Sabah.
She warned that any failure to properly implement the project would carry profound implications for national security.
“Our frontliners have carried out their responsibilities with full dedication, but they need strong supporting infrastructures to project national sovereignty. There should be no compromise on national security,” she added.
The base, approved under the 11th Malaysia Plan, was scheduled for completion in November 2024 but is only 41% complete, according to the auditor-general’s report.
The report also said that the project should have reached 53% by now, following initial delays.