Sim says open tenders still ongoing, remains vague on alleged letter to Dr M

KUALA LUMPUR: No open tenders linked to padi subsidy contracts have been cancelled, and these are still awaiting approval from the Finance Ministry, says the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry.

However, Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin (pic) remained vague on claims that there was a request made to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to award a RM1.4bil contract to the National Farmers Association (Nafas).