UMS probes ‘fishy deals’ linked to staff
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah is carrying out an investigation into “fishy deals” in the awarding of university contracts for maintenance and development.
Vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Kamaruzaman Ampon said the university was already carrying out a detailed internal audit on the contracts it had given out.
“I think many people are getting uneasy with the audit,” he said.
“However, we will not compromise and we will take action against anyone, including terminating their services,” he said when contacted yesterday.
Prof Dr Kamaruzaman, who is currently in Britain on official duty, said this when asked about a news report that local contractors were crying foul after discovering that a university official also operated a company that undertakes projects for the university.
“I know who they are referring to but I don’t want to comment more at this point,” he said, adding that he would issue a more detailed statement after his return.
The unnamed contractors had also complained that they were facing unfair competition.
They claimed that a check with the Companies Commission of Malaysia showed that one UMS officer allegedly held nearly 80% shares in the private consultant company.
The contractors urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Higher Education Ministry to carry out investigations into their claims.
hopefully this matter will be solved soon..and I hope they will be fair to the local contractors.
BalasPadamthere should be an equal opportunity for all the local contractors to get the contracts..hope this will be solve soon..
BalasPadamThere will be more explanations coming up yo.
BalasPadamJalankan penyiasatan.Jangan biarkan orang yang mempunyai agenda politik datang memberontak.
BalasPadamSepandai2 tupai melompat akhirnya jatuh ketanah juga.. keadilan pasti akan berlaku, semoga apa yang terjadi akan memberi pengajaran kepada pihak yang lain...
BalasPadamGood. The goodwill of UMS shouldn't be tarnished in this way.
BalasPadamHopefully this issue will solve soon.. the responsible authorities should immediately take serious action against those who are involved.
BalasPadamJangan dengar dengan sebelah telinga saja.
BalasPadamSiasatan patut dijalankan oleh badan bebas yg terbukti tiada kepentingan dalam mana2 aspek di UMS...seboleh2nya orang luar yg dibantu oleh orang dalaman yg boleh dipercayai & disahkan tiada kepentingan...
BalasPadamGood to hear internal audit is in the making. That should solve the problem.
BalasPadamThere shouldn't be any conflict of interest. Now, let's wait for the out come of their investigation.
BalasPadamI hope investigation will be carried out and strict action to be taken against anyone who did wrong.
BalasPadamHarap perkara ini boleh mendapatkan penjelasan yang sewajarnya.
BalasPadamI hope there would not be anymore misconduct amongst the staffs. Please investigate thoroughly and take action if any black sheep are found.
BalasPadamFishy deals? Sniff them out and kick them off.
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