KKDW Committed To Improving SOPs For Selected Pre-Q Procurement Method

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) is committed to improving the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines, for the implementation of the Selected Pre-Qualified Open Tender Procurement (Selected Pre-Q Procurement or TTPKT) method.

This follows the remarks and recommendations made by the National Audit Department (JAN) in the 2025 Auditor General’s Report (LKAN) Series 2, on the activities of ministries, departments, statutory bodies, and federal government companies.

According to KKDW, the Selected Pre-Q Procurement method has been implemented in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

“This method is a pilot initiative introduced to accelerate the implementation of infrastructure projects for the benefit of the people. Naturally, as a new pilot approach, it is not without its shortcomings,” the ministry said, in a statement, today.

In addition, KKDW has adopted best practices from the Public Works Department (JKR), which serves as the primary Technical Department.

KKDW clarified that there were no financial implications or losses to the government based on the audit findings. However, the ministry acknowledged that several areas require improvement.

The ministry also welcomed and concurred with the Auditor General’s recommendation that, should the government decide to continue with the Selected Pre-Q Procurement method, necessary enhancements must be implemented to address current shortcomings.

“KKDW remains committed to ensuring that all procurement processes for rural development are carried out with full accountability and transparency, in line with sound public financial management and best governance practices,” it added.

The 2025 Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) Series 2, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on July 21, revealed that three ministries failed to meet the objectives of implementing the Selected Pre-Q Procurement method, which was intended to expedite procurement processes and accelerate project implementation, including high-impact projects and those under the Jana Wibawa initiative, which were later cancelled.

The report identified several weaknesses in the implementation of the Selected Pre-Q Procurement method by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA); the Ministry of Works (KKR), through the Sabah Public Works Department (JKR); and the KKDW.

The report concluded that the implementation of the Selected Pre-Q Procurement should not be continued, as it presents opportunities for manipulation and lacks transparency, especially when only selected companies are allowed to participate in the tender process.

-- BERNAMA