Chong Zhemin Urges MACC to Probe Zahid Over RM2.1 Billion KKDW Discrepancy

Kampar MP Chong Zhemin has filed a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), calling for an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s role in a RM2.1 billion gap between approved allocations and actual spending under the Rural Roads Programme.

Chong said the report was lodged at the MACC’s Kuala Lumpur office today, following a statement by MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman on Oct 1 that the agency would act after receiving a formal complaint.

Chong Zhemin Urges MACC to Probe Zahid Over RM2.1 Billion KKDW Discrepancy

According to Finance Ministry data cited by Chong, the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) spent RM1.8 billion in 2023 against an allocation of RM1.1 billion. Spending rose to RM2 billion in 2024 against RM1.3 billion allocated, and RM2.3 billion in 2025 against RM1.6 billion.

Chong said the RM2.1 billion cumulative difference warranted scrutiny over whether financial commitments and contracts were made before sufficient funding had been legally approved.

He also urged MACC to examine possible irregularities involving contractor selection, contract awards, payment verification and financial records.

The issue emerged after contractors reportedly faced payment difficulties in 2026. The Finance Ministry subsequently approved an additional RM300 million and sought savings from other ministries to meet KKDW’s financial commitments. Zahid is the minister responsible for KKDW.