THE Malaysia Sea Games organising committee (Masoc) has settled 70% of the payment for companies awarded contracts for the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games and Asean Para Games in August and September respectively.

Masoc chief executive officer Zolkples Embong said it hopes to settle all outstanding payment by the end of next month.

“Masoc is disappointed some local entertainers and other parties are claiming payment has not been received for their services.

“During Masoc’s meeting with Youth and Sports Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin on Oct 23, the minister had urged the secretariat to expedite the payments. 

“Masoc is working closely with the Ministry of Finance to do so,” he said.

Social media went into overdrive after local pop icon and singer Zainal Abidin claimed the organisers have yet to pay him and other artistes for their performances.

Masoc said those with enquiries or seeking information can contact [email protected]. – Bernama, October 31, 2017.