PKA sues former GM OC Phang over PKFZ

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 – The Port Klang Authority (PKA) today filed a civil suit against its former general manager Datin Paduka OC Phang for breach of duties in connection with the scandal-plagued Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) project.

PKA chairman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng alleged in a statement today that Phang had failed to comply with Treasury guidelines and safeguard PKA’s interest when entering into agreements for the construction of the PKFZ project.

“OC Phang caused PKA to enter into key agreements, which were not referred by her to the PKA board members for deliberation and approval, despite having full knowledge that such agreements would cause PKA financial distress as PKA was not in a position to finance the project,” Lee contended in his statement.

The suit against Phang is the latest legal action undertaken by Lee in his attempt to sort out the financial mess in PKFZ which could end up costing taxpayers more than RM12 billion by some estimates. - + selanjutnya

PKA sues former GM OC Phang over PKFZ