On 25 August 2025, the Government Procurement Bill was introduced and swiftly passed by both Houses of Parliament, resulting in the Government Procurement Act (GPA) 2025, which currently awaits gazettement. This legislation marks a major shift in Malaysia’s procurement framework from a system historically governed by Treasury Circulars to a formalized, rules-based structure that introduces a complaints and appeals process alongside a new Government Procurement Appeal Tribunal. In light of these developments, the exploratory report, “Searching for a Remedy: Assessing Malaysia’s Government Procurement Appeal and Grievance Mechanism,” examines this evolving framework by identifying key issues, comparing Malaysia’s approach to international standards, and outlining areas for future consideration rather than offering a definitive evaluation of the newly formed GPA.
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