KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- A delay in the delivery of critical cancer treatment equipment by a firm has affected patient health care at the Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), revealed the Auditor-General's Report.

In an audit report released today, the National Audit Department found that the firm, identified as 0074062-D, failed to provide a linear accelerator (Linac) radiotherapy system as well as a CT-Simulator and Contrast Injector to HCTM on time.

The Linac and other supporting equipment were initially scheduled for delivery on September 18, 2024.

However, by the time the audit report was concluded on January 17 this year, the Linac machine was yet to be delivered to the said hospital.

The report stated that the delay has jeop...