On 6 June this year, MCA Youth submitted a memorandum to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), requesting an investigation into the Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) pilot project awarded to a company linked to the husband of Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh awarded by the Pakatan-led Selangor state government. Now, two months later, the youth wing of MCA calls on MACC to disclose the progress of the probe.

This case is crucial to the credibility and integrity of the unity government. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has repeatedly condemned corruption, prohibited government contracts to be awarded to relatives of high-ranking officers, and criticised nepotism and cronyism. Therefore, the MACC should actively disclose the investigation results for public scrutiny.

The company, Asia Mobiliti Technologies (AMT) whose CEO is married to Hannah Yeoh, along with another company, BadanBas Coach Sdn Bhd, were awarded the Klang Valley DRT project through direct award by the Selangor state government, creating widespread controversy.

BadanBas Coach’s Mobi DRT service ceased operations on July 21, and Asia Mobiliti’s Trek Rides ended on July 31. However, the MACC’s investigation report is still not available.

Public curiosity grows as to how many Selangor residents have benefited from this substantial funding for a supposed 9-month pilot project. Why were only these two companies selected, one of which is owned by the DAP Minister’s husband?

As an agency committed to fighting corruption, MACC has a responsibility to be transparent and provide timely updates on the investigation.

MCA Youth will continue to monitor the case and urges the MACC to fulfill its duties to ensure fairness and transparency in the investigation. We hope that MACC will respond promptly to public expectations and provide a clear explanation on the investigation's progress

Saw Yee Fung
MCA National Youth Secretary General

7 August 2024

-MCA Comm-