PUTRAJAYA – Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said his ministry was open to being investigated over claims of bribery involving the construction of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project.
He said the ministry would give its cooperation and always practised transparency, adding that it would not support any element of misappropriation in any projects related to the ministry.
“I am following this development. I have no problem if an investigation is to be conducted. MRT (Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd) has also stated its willingness to be investigated over the allegation.
“Anyone involved will face action if complaints have been lodged and let the authorities investigate. We uphold good governance,” he told reporters after attending a Hari Raya and 76th anniversary celebration for the Road Transport Department (RTD), here, today.
Wee called on the public not to speculate on the matter until the investigation has been completed by the relevant authorities.
Local media had previously reported that French authorities are currently investigating allegations of cheating and corruption amounting to RM692 million involving the MRT project.
On the recent spate of flight delays during the Aidilfitri period, Wee advised all airlines in the country not to take the easy way out following public complaints on the matter, with passengers left waiting at airports, which disrupts their plans.
“I ask that the airlines look again at their flight schedules and improve their communication by informing their customers earlier on rescheduling of the flights in addressing the complaints,” he said when asked about the matter.
Wee said he did not want flight delays to be a culture that would tarnish the image of the airlines involved.
On the reported “tonto” syndicates that acted as informants to derail law enforcement by the RTD, Wee said his ministry has left it to police to further investigate and detect those involved.
“I stand strong behind RTD and always give my support to it in fending off the pressure placed upon it. We have an efficient police force.”
He said this in response to the recent statement by Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director, Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan, that police had received five reports on the “tonto” activities since last year until this month. – Bernama, May 31, 2022
