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Does Zetrix issue warrant rethink of govt privatisation, asks Shahril

Malaysia Times desk Original: Free Malaysia Today↗ 1h ago X
Does Zetrix issue warrant rethink of govt privatisation, asks Shahril
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The former Umno information chief says the controversy has prompted him to question the government's reliance on private companies to provide public services.

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In the latest episode of Keluar Sekejap, he said the current hybrid model, in which private companies such as Zetrix are awarded concessions to implement government services, perhaps warranted a review.

“Cynics would say that we had an era of privatisation under Dr Mahathir Mohamad (as prime minister), during which public assets were privatised, making a generation of billionaires overnight.

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Oct 23, 2026
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Oct 23, 2026
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