Court hears KCJ Engineering initially failed technical assessment

A senior finance ministry official told the court that KCJ Engineering was initially assessed and found wanting in its technical evaluation before ultimately being appointed to a government contract. The testimony highlighted that the company's assessment followed a directive from then-prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin to consider the firm for the position. The court proceedings have focused on the circumstances surrounding KCJ Engineering's eventual selection, with questions raised about the company's qualifications and the process by which it secured the appointment. The finance ministry officer's account suggests that despite the initial technical assessment results, the firm proceeded through the appointment process. The case continues to examine the decision-making procedures and whether proper protocols were followed in awarding the contract to the engineering company.