KUALA LUMPUR: Dapat Vista (M) Sdn Bhd (DVSB), a subsidiary of Pertama Digital Bhd
, has acknowledged the findings and recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) concerning the management of eJamin and expressed support for the completion of a formal agreement with the government.
In a joint statement, DVSB and Pertama Digital said the agreement would strengthen accountability and safeguards for bail funds while maintaining continuity of service for the courts and the public.
“Public confidence matters to us, and we continue to take our responsibility to bailors seriously. eJamin continues to operate, with refunds and forfeitures processed in accordance with applicable court orders.”
The companies said they remained committed to working with the relevant authorities to complete the formal agreement, with clear responsibilities and safeguards for bail funds.
“We have cooperated throughout these engagements and will continue to provide the records, information and clarification required to address the matters raised by PAC,” they said.
Launched in January 2020 by the then Chief Justice, eJamin enables bailors to make court bail payments online, reducing the need to travel between courts and banks to complete the conventional bail payment process.
DVSB said engagements on eJamin began in 2019, involving several government agencies, including the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the Accountant General's Department and the Attorney General's Chambers.
The discussions covered the proposed operating model, financial arrangements, security requirements and contractual terms.
On Dec 26, 2019, MOF issued a letter expressing no objection to the proposed implementation, subject to conditions concerning financial compliance, government data ownership and an agreement.
DVSB said work on the formal agreement had been in progress since February 2025, adding that it supported PAC's recommendation to expedite its completion.
The eJamin system was initially introduced in six selected courts in the Klang Valley before being expanded to more than 120 courts nationwide by the end of 2020, following the introduction of the Movement Control Order during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further discussions on accounting and contractual arrangements took place in 2024, with MOF directing that eJamin continue temporarily on May 17, 2024.
An interim special exemption was granted on Nov 28, 2024, and subsequently extended, including on May 8, 2025.
Discussions continued in 2025 on alternative operating models and a formal agreement incorporating a bank acting as trustee.
DVSB said the formal agreement was currently at the final government approval stage, while the existing MOF special exemption would remain in effect until Dec 31, 2026, or until the agreement was concluded and executed, whichever was earlier.
On funding arrangements, DVSB said eJamin was developed and operated under a public-private partnership model without development, operating or maintenance fees paid by the government or the Malaysian public.
Under eJamin’s existing funding model, bail funds not required for daily refunds are placed in current account deposit and investment arrangements through approved financial institutions, including Islamic instruments.
“The principal amounts are restricted balances due to bailors, subject to applicable court orders, and are recorded in virtual accounts in the bailors’ names held by the bank.
“Only the interest income generated from these investments is made available to DVSB to fund the operation of the eJamin system. The current operating cost of eJamin averages RM450,000 per month,” it said.
DVSB also acknowledged PAC's concerns regarding the management of bail funds and protection of bailors.
It said three options had been proposed for the government's consideration, comprising an outright purchase of the eJamin system, a subscription arrangement for its services and products, or a hybrid model under which DVSB would maintain and operate the system for five years before handing it over to the government.
The options were presented by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court to MOF on Aug 18, 2025, as part of discussions to establish an operating arrangement and formalise the service.
Separately, DVSB said the RM557,258 difference noted by PAC related to the reconciliation of balances as at Dec 31, 2024.
“The company’s explanation is that the variance arose from funds in transit: transactions recorded in the eJamin system that had not yet cleared or appeared in the corresponding bank statements at the cut-off date,” it said.
It said bail collections, refunds and forfeiture transfers took place daily, resulting in continuous changes to system and bank balances.
DVSB said it had documented and reported its explanation to the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court, the Prime Minister's Department and the Accountant General's Department, and provided supporting records required to complete and verify the reconciliation.
The company said it would continue cooperating with the relevant authorities to address matters raised by PAC and support the completion of the formal agreement.
It added that eJamin continued to serve the courts and the public, with bail payments and refunds processed in accordance with applicable court orders.
