Amid support letter debacle, Bersih raises doubt over govt reforms

Published: Nov 21, 2025 3:06 PM | Updated: Nov 21, 2025 4:25 PM

Bersih questioned the newly passed Government Procurement Act’s effectiveness a support letter was reportedly issued by a prime minister’s aide to the Health Ministry on behalf of contractors.

Bersih chairperson Faisal Aziz said the incident raised doubts about whether the Act can truly guarantee a better procurement process.

“As stated, the Act is meant to...

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