KUALA LUMPUR – Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar says he will fully cooperate with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on the management of training funds and effectiveness of the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp).
Sivakumar said he has been called in for the proceedings next Thursday, as HRD Corp is a Company Limited by Guarantee under the supervision of the ministry.
Therefore, he said it is appropriate for him to testify before PAC on some procedures and operations of HRD Corp, which would help in the investigation.
“I have been asked to give an explanation and clarification on the management of funds for training and the effectiveness of the training conducted by HRD Corp.
“I urge all parties to respect these proceedings and avoid speculation that could prejudice PAC’s role in this investigation,” he said in a statement today.
Yesterday, PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said PAC would get an explanation from Sivakumar regarding the matter after his name was mentioned in the proceedings on Monday.
Another representative from the Finance Ministry in HRD Corp would be asked to provide an explanation next Wednesday. – Bernama, October 3, 2023
