KUALA LUMPUR, October 7 — The Auditor-General’s Report 2025 (Series 3) has uncovered serious weaknesses in the management of government vehicles, revealing RM54.51 million in uncollected penalties for delayed deliveries and RM28.79 million in additional costs from operating vehicles beyond their lease terms.
As of December 31, 2024, a total of 6,028 vehicles were delivered between one and 508 days past the 60-working-day limit, with no penalties imposed on concessionaires. The report also noted that ministries spent RM1.75 billion on leasing, repairs, and maintenance between 2021 and 2024.
In response, the Finance Ministry has formed a penalty committee and working group to address the issue and recover the outstanding amounts under the current 15-year vehicle concession agreement.
