No direct negotiation in S'gor DRT project execution - Ng

The involvement of Asia Mobility Sdn Bhd in the proof of concept (POC) for the demand-responsive transit (DRT) pilot project was through a request for proposal (RFP), not direct negotiation as alleged.

Selangor Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairperson Ng Sze Han said the claim that Asia Mobiliti was the only company selected is untrue, as Badanbas Coach Sdn Bhd was also given the opportunity to implement the POC and another company’s application is being considered for the next phase.

“Earlier this month, the state government received a proposal from Kumpool Sdn Bhd expressing its interest in participating in the POC process. The company has also received approval from the Land Public Transport Agency to join.

“The state government is confident that the RFP evaluation process and decisions involving these companies are conducted prudently and based on solid criteria, adhering to existing legal requirements and guidelines,” he said in a statement in Shah Alam today.

The Kinrara assemblyperson said both companies, Asia Mobility and Badanbas Coach, received equal allocations of RM2.1 million each to subsidise bus users during the POC implementation period.

He said the payments are disbursed in three phases to prevent misuse of state funds.

Ng also stressed that his administration is prepared to present the full evaluation process to the authorities, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability, particularly regarding state fund expenditures.

Previously, Asia Mobiliti justified its participation in the DRT service, asserting that only two companies in the country are qualified to deliver the services they provide.

Yesterday, the MACC stated that it had conducted a preliminary investigation into the contract award issue and found no wrongdoing, concluding that there is no case in this matter.

- Bernama

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