The controversy surrounding the award of a transit project to Asia Mobility Technologies is not dying out. The company, co-owned by Premesh Chandran, co-founder of Malaysiakini, and headed by CEO Ramachandran Muniandy, who is the husband of Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.
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The project was awarded through direct negotiations rather than an open tender, which has raised concerns given the PH-led government’s advocacy for transparency and open tenders. Critics argue that the awarding process suggests potential cronyism or favoritism due to Yeoh’s political position and her husband’s involvement. Premesh defended the award based on the company’s competence, while acknowledging the political implications.
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