PUTRAJAYA: The National Unity Ministry has denied that the payment of fees to the consulting firm Pemandu for strategic planning affairs and roadmap workshops for the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) comes from the unit’s allocation. Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the payment to the firm was made through the operational allocation of the ministry in accordance with existing financial procedures, namely the Treasury Circular PK 3.2. "I deny that the payment of fees to this firm utilises Mitra's allocation. I also want to refute claims that Pemandu will manage the process to review applications, financial assistance, and allocation distribution of Mitra," he said in a statement. I urge everyone to participate in this survey by providing views, suggestions, and ideas regarding the direction of Mitra," he said.

Source: The Star March 14, 2024 15:02 UTC