THE Pahang state government has fully implemented the Electronic Procurement System of Pahang (ePPHG) as part of its efforts to strengthen governance, transparency and financial discipline in the management of public sector procurement.
The implementation of ePPHG, in line with the Pahang Digital Plan 2021–2025, supports the state’s broader digitalisation agenda aimed at improving government service delivery, operational efficiency and governance outcomes.
The system was officially launched on Feb 5 at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kuantan. The launch ceremony was officiated by the state’s financial officer Datuk Fadzilla Salleh, representing the Pahang state secretary, and witnessed by CDC International Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Putri Nurul Ida Yahya, alongside senior state officials and representatives from implementing agencies.
The ePPHG system was developed and is maintained by CDC International Sdn Bhd using the dynamic electronic procurement system, better known as SPEED.
SPEED is also used by various statutory bodies, institutions and organisations nationwide to support governance-driven procurement practices.
Previously, state procurement management faced challenges arising from non-standardised processes, reliance on manual methods and varying levels of compliance across agencies.
Through ePPHG, procurement activities are now consolidated under a single digital platform, enabling more systematic control, monitoring and audit readiness.
According to Fadzilla, the implementation of the system also adopts a private-finance-initiative (PFI) approach, allowing the system to be developed without direct allocation from the state government, in line with prudent financial management principles.
The ePPHG platform covers the full procurement lifecycle, including direct purchases, quotations, tenders, bidding, contract management and supplier administration.
It is designed with policy-aligned workflows and approval mechanisms to ensure consistent procedural compliance while reducing dependence on manual processes.
At the same time, the platform enables more transparent participation across a wider supplier base, including small enterprises and local vendors.
CDC International chief executive officer Putri Nurul Ida Yahya said the implementation of ePPHG reflects the state government’s strategic decision to strengthen governance through a system-led approach.
“ePPHG is not merely a new system, but a long-term investment in governance. Our role goes beyond platform delivery, ensuring system continuity in line with evolving policy requirements and procurement frameworks,” she said.
Following the successful completion of a pilot phase in 4Q 2025, ePPHG has been fully adopted across all Pahang state departments since January this year, with all procurement transactions and supplier registrations now conducted through the integrated platform.
The implementation of ePPHG using the SPEED system demonstrates how system-led procurement can function as a long-term governance mechanism beyond procedural compliance, supporting the development of a sustainable and future-ready public procurement ecosystem.
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