Rafizi Ramli has called for the functions of NexG Berhad to be placed under state control amid allegations of a corporate tussle engulfing the firm contracted by Putrajaya to supply MyKad and passports.

Speaking on his “Yang Berhenti Menteri” podcast last night, the former economy minister argued that since NexG manages highly sensitive national security assets, the tasks delegated to the company are too critical to be left in private hands which are susceptible to manipulation...