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UPDATED 2.53PM | PARLIAMENT | Committee wants ministry to conduct an independent forensic audit into the govt body.

UPDATED 4.29PM | Committee notes elements of criminality found by auditor-general.

The PAC yesterday raised concerns about the status of the exercise.

Committee member points out systemic issues in LTAT's management remain unaddressed.

Purchase greenlit by Economic Council, led by ex-PM Najib.

UPDATED 2.30PM | AGC advised govt that company's demand had strong legal basis.

Firm's CEO insists govt incurs no cost, employers pay to hire migrants.

UPDATED 1.47PM | Committee, however, notes firm has waived over RM1b from the bill.

UPDATED 2.03PM | Ministry's decision to halt LTAT’s restructuring crippled fund's transformation, Mas Ermieyati says.

UPDATED 5.22PM | Minister says the matter hasn't been raised in recent meetings.

Best platform for public to learn about reports we prepared, Mas Ermieyati says.

Committee chairperson notes inability to determine NPC's effectiveness due to lack of KPI.

We should place our trust in them, Mas Ermieyati says.

Panel seeks further info on ongoing actions in 1MDB-related issue.

It’s to prevent senior executives from being paid too-high salaries, Mas Ermieyati says.

Ariff says National Audit Dept should have done the job instead.

PARLIAMENT | Mas Ermieyati confirms this after Putrajaya MP raises the issue.

Some relief for media practitioners after PAC and minister weighed in.

Higher education minister says PAC's findings are intended to ensure good governance.

Committee will also hold proceedings into water management and Mara this month.

UPDATED 1.50PM | PARLIAMENT | The replacement follows Wong’s appointment as TalentCorp chairperson.

Committee commends human resources minister's proactiveness in addressing HRD Corp debacle.

RM1.5m spent on renovation, including 2 fancy but unused RM100K screens.

Board member claims CEO added slide on project into brief, board never approved it.