Malaysia legislation

Section 40

of GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT ACT 2026

Section 40

(a)

to supervise the procurement officers under his supervision and ensure their compliance with this Act and any instructions, circulars or guidelines issued under this

Act;

(b)

to implement and administer a complaints procedure as prescribed and review any complaint against the procuring entity under his purview; and

(c)

to carry out such activities and do such things as are necessary or advantageous and proper for the administration of this Act, or such other purposes consistent with this

Act as may be directed by the Secretary General to the

Treasury or State financial authority, as the case may be.

(2)

A controlling officer may specify the extent to which the responsibilities imposed upon him under this section may be exercised or performed on his behalf by any public officer under his purview and give such directions as may be necessary to secure the proper exercise or performance of such responsibilities.

(3)

Notwithstanding subsection (2), the controlling officer shall be accountable for his responsibilities under subsection (1).

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