KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged the Works Ministry to ensure that the implementation of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system does not result in any financial implications for the government or consumers once the project's final direction is determined.
PAC chairperson Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that this precaution is essential to avoid repeating issues highlighted in previous PAC proceedings, where projects initially claimed to have no financial impact ultimately led to government payments to companies.
She emphasised that any decisions regarding the implementation of the MLFF system, or any future traffic management system, must yield benefits and enhance efficiency in tackling traffic congestion.
"The PAC requests that the Works Ministry provide a written update on the latest developments and direction regarding the implementation of the MLFF system for the committee's reference and attention.
"In addition, the PAC urges that the effectiveness and efficiency of the existing toll collection system be improved as an immediate measure to reduce highway congestion before the MLFF is implemented," she said in a statement on Thursday (July 31).
According to Mas Ermieyati, this issue was among the recommendations outlined in the PAC Statement on the Follow-up Action by the Works Ministry and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) for the Parliamentary PAC Recommendations on the Management of the MLFF Project Implementation, presented on Wednesday (July 30).
Additionally, the PAC also presented its statement on follow-up actions by the Finance Ministry and the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) regarding PAC's recommendations on the Management of the LHDN Accounts Receivable.
Regarding the LHDN issue, Mas Ermieyati stated that the PAC recommended the board intensify enforcement actions under existing laws, alongside making improvements from time to time.
On this matter, she emphasised the need for ongoing monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the tax assessment process, along with proactive enforcement to curb leakage and fraud in tax payments.
Commenting on the e-invoice initiative, she said the PAC welcomed the government's move announced on June 5, 2025, and acknowledged the need to consider the preparedness of taxpayers, especially Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, in meeting the legal requirements.
"PAC recommends that the LHDN provide comprehensive support and guidance to all taxpayers throughout the preparation period for the implementation of the e-Invoice," she said. – Bernama
