PUTRAJAYA: MCA Youth has lodged a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding the MyKiosk 2.0 project.
A group of youth leaders and members gathered at the MACC headquarters at about 10.30am and marched to the entrance, holding placards with messages like "Suara Rakyat Bangkit," "People's Money People's Right," "#teamrakyat," and "#BeliMahalKenapa."
MCA Youth deputy chief Mike Chong Yew Chuan said the project aimed to help traders and ease their burdens.
"However, concerns arose about its high material costs, which are higher than outside. Reports and feedback indicate the kiosks are underutilised despite being built," he said on Wednesday (May 21).
Chong said MCA Youth has prepared a detailed report to be submitted to the MACC by Pahang MCA Youth chief Wong Siew Mun and MCA Beliawanis chief Ivone Low.
MACC Administration Branch head Zulhairi Zainal Abidin briefed the group and led the duo to the headquarters.
On Tuesday (May 20), Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said he welcomes the MACC to "have tea" at the ministry over the MyKiosk 2.0 project, which faced scrutiny and public backlash concerning its costs, site selection, and other details.
Nga also said his ministry is prepared to take action against those spreading slander on social media.
NGO Malaysia Corruption Watch (MCW) called for an audit on the costs and implementation of MyKiosk 2.0.
Nga stated that 2,798 kiosks were taken up at a rate of 87.74% under MyKiosk 1.0, and 2,653 units at a rate of 65.44% under MyKiosk 2.0.
Nga added that Johor has 1,185 kiosks, the highest among all states.
He said MyKiosk 2.0 was introduced due to the overwhelming response to MyKiosk 1.0, with improvements like solar and environmentally friendly batteries lasting 12 hours, up from four.
