PETALING JAYA: The acquisition of new Electric Train Set (ETS) coaches by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd was done via direct negotiation after all bidders failed to fulfil the requirements set by the government, says the Transport Ministry.
At the same time, the government had set an estimate of RM587mil for the acquisition but only RM456mil would be used in the direct negotiation, saving the government about RM131mil, the ministry added.
