AG'S Report Exposes Deep-Rooted Failures In Government Projects

Sri Murniati Yusuf, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Research Director, IDEAS Malaysia

23-Jul-25 07:45

AG'S Report Exposes Deep-Rooted Failures In Government Projects

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The 2nd 2025 Auditor General’s Report revealed a staggering 48.78 billion ringgit in mismanaged government projects, exposing deep-rooted failures across seven ministries. This raises urgent questions: Are laws and processes enough, or do we need a political and institutional overhaul?. Joining us to unpack this issues is Sri Murniati Yusuf, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Research Director, IDEAS Malaysia.

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Tags: government funds, unutilised, mismanagement, taxpayers, procurement, oversight,

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