Shahrir to submit resignation on Wednesday DATUK Shahrir Abdul Samad will submit his resignation as Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister at Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting.He said he had decided not to be part of any new Cabinet line-up after he…
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Permits are for improving service, not enriching individuals
Surcharge on APs proposed the country should move away from its pajak culture with important steps taken to restructure the economy. He pointed out that at present public transportation had suffered when the Government tried to create Malay entrepreneurs by…
Shahrir calls for better financial management, action against civil servants
Punish civil servants who waste public funds when implementing projects said Public Accounts Committee chairman Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad. He also wanted the ministries and agencies to improve their internal controls on financial expenditures. Shahrir said weak internal auditing caused…
Shahrir: Wee brought up police corruption and other problems
The controversial “Negarakuku” is a song of a Malaysian youth narrating his problems and expectations, Johor Baru MP Shahrir Samad said. He said it was more important to look at the messages delivered by the song made by Taiwan-based student…
PAC calls for hearing on RM4.6b PKFZ
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Shahrir Samad said news reports about the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) has raised serious concerns. Its cost has ballooned from RM2 billion to RM4.6 billion. Dubai-based Jebel Ali Free Zone pulled out of…
Shahrir (Public Accounts Committee) asks Samy Vellu why PWD did not include water-proofing in 2005 RM90m renovation
The Public Accounts Committee has questioned the Public Works Department over its failure to include waterproofing the parliament roof into its RM90 million renovation works in 2005. Committee chairman Datuk Shahrir Samad said problems with the roof were bound to…
Shahrir says there should not be so much haste in talking about money
Shahrir, who was speaking to newsmen yesterday after chairing a PAC meeting, was asked if he thought the amount too excessive. He said he “did not know” but added that there must be professionalism displayed by the committee. “There needs…
Public Acccounts Committee wants explanation for Putrajaya incidents
The Public Accounts Committee wants an explanation on two recent incidents in Putrajaya – the massive pipe burst that “flooded” the Immigration headquarters and the landslide in Precinct 9. Committee chairman Datuk Shahrir Samad said it would meet representatives of…
Shahrir says Dr M’s suggestion is an insult
It is insulting to suggest that Johor Malays are weak and incapable of competing with others in the Iskandar Development Region (IDR), said Johor Baru MP Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad. He was commenting on a recent statement by former prime…
PAC proposes oversight panel to prevent wastage of public funds
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants a cabinet committee set up to oversee privatised companies and projects to ensure efficient use of billions of ringgit in public funds. Its chairman Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad made the call after a…
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