Education Minister Maszlee Malik said in a statement that a thorough investigation had been carried out.

“I am aware of reports by the media about the possibility of irregularities in the supply of solar energy to schools in Sarawak.

“I have made a thorough investigation into this case since last week and the relevant authorities have also been informed. I took firm action last Friday and I will officially announce it tomorrow,” said Maszlee.

A portal reported the possibility of misappropriation in the award of the RM2.5 billion solar hybrid project in Sarawak, allegedly through the direct awarding of the contract under the directive of a former national leader.

The leader had also allegedly instructed the education ministry in January last year to appoint a rental car company in Bintulu for the project meant to supply solar energy to 369 interior schools in Sarawak.