PAC to probe another delayed ship project
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today announced that it will investigate the procurement of off-shore patrol vessels (OPV) by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
PAC chairperson Wong Kah Woh said the committee had decided to investigate the matter in order for the public to understand why the delivery of the OPVs was delayed.
“The PAC is of the opinion that...
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today announced that it will investigate the procurement of off-shore patrol vessels (OPV) by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
PAC chairperson Wong Kah Woh said the committee had decided to investigate the matter in order for the public to understand why the delivery of the OPVs was delayed.
“The PAC is of the opinion that the MMEA and Home Ministry need to explain the delays to Parliament, through the PAC.
“This will allow the public to understand the real reasons behind the delays,” said Wong in a statement today.
Dates for the hearing have yet to be decided.
In 2017, THHE Destini Sdn Bhd announced that it had secured a contract worth RM738 million to construct three OPVs in “three and a half years”.
However, the first of the three OPVs will be handed over only in 2023, according to a statement by MMEA director-general Zubil Mat Som on Sept 13.
The OPVs were based on Dutch Damen Group’s 1800-class vessel.
A previous investigation by the PAC found that another naval project - the littoral combat ship project for the navy - was marred by various irregularities.
Primarily, the PAC found that the design chosen was not up to navy specifications. In addition, the PAC also pointed to delays and cost overruns.
