On 25 August 2025, the Government Procurement Bill was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan
Rakyat. Within a short span of time, it proceeded through its second and third readings, and was
subsequently passed by both Houses of Parliament. The resulting Government Procurement Act (GPA)
2025 now awaits gazettement before it comes into force.
The passage of the GPA marks a significant development in Malaysia’s procurement framework. For the
first time, the legislation introduces a formalised structure for complaints, objections, and
appeals, including the establishment of a Government Procurement Appeal Tribunal. This represents a
shift from a system historically governed by Treasury Circulars towards a more rules-based framework.
This report, “Searching for a Remedy: Assessing Malaysia’s Government Procurement Appeal and Grievance Mechanism“, is an exploratory assessment of this evolving framework. It does not provide a definitive evaluation of the GPA. Rather, it identifies key issues, situates Malaysia’s approach within broader international standards and comparative practice, and outline areas for further consideration as the system develops.
Read the full report below.
