The MCMC recently called for a new tender for supply and distribution of the 1Malaysia notebook. If I am not wrong, that was the fourth time such a tender was opened to potential contractors.
Its a good move by the Commission and Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture in feeding the public, especially those in the rural areas with state-of-the-art IT facility.
However, it depends solely on the access either set up by Telekom Malaysia or providers like Celcom, Maxis or DiGi.
I dont want to discuss the connectivity issue here. My concern is how bidders for the Phase 4 contract be selected via a transparent procedure that will hinder those with 'internal connection' with MCMC bosses and the ministry from securing the biggest chunk of it.
More than a year ago, I posted a series of stories about how a Special Officer secured almost one third of the number of notebook for distribution under six different companies.
The MACC conducted an investigation and confirmed his part in the deal, which made him a millionaire overnight.
However, despite strong evidence, the investigation stopped abruptly and the officer in charge was transfered to another task. I believe there was a cover up and that Special Officer who got a Datukship last year, is now 'inside' the MCMC.
Cronyism is at its worst, it seems, not only at MCMC but everywhere. Nevertheless, I am glad that the contract of the few senior officials will end soon, hoping for a more honest people to take over from them.
Yes, with some contacts within, I will dig into the Commission to find out any irregularity to the contract award, and if I get the proof, I swear that those people involved will shit in their pant!
To the MACC, you better execute them this time or I will take you to task for walking around with your big mouth but small balls!