PAC to name witnesses who refuse to attend hearings

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will name witnesses who refuse to attend its hearings, especially former top civil servants.

In a statement today, PAC chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin it was necessary to ensure the public was informed of issues it was investigating and the non-compliance of former government officials.

She explained that former government officials are often needed for PAC hearings because only they can explain issues...