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Service relocation delay, not contractor’s fault

SIBU: The 1.4-kilometer Jalan Oya project here is currently behind schedule, with the Land and Survey Department (LSD) citing complex underground service shifting and relocation works as the primary reasons, not the contractor’s performance. In a statement from LSD, the project’s progress as of Thursday (Dec 21) reached 69.74 per cent, a slight deviation from […]

Local authorities told to ensure contractors register with CIDB 

KUALA LUMPUR: Local authorities need to ensure that all construction contractors engaged in renovations are registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said they also need to ensure that contractors have the contractor registration certificate as currently it has yet to be enforced even though the condition […]

Builders told to be fully committed when handling govt projects

KUCHING: Contractors have been reminded to be fully committed to the state government projects that they are undertaking. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said integrity and professionalism must be upheld in the execution of the projects. The contractors must take account of their capacity and capabilities when undertaking government projects. “Contractors […]

Abang Jo’s 6 initiatives to avoid, overcome project delays

KUCHING: The state government has introduced six new incentives to help mitigate problems faced by contractors, including shell companies, to prevent projects being delayed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move will safeguard the interest of the construction industry and the economy. “We will provide advance payment for contracts. This […]

Sarawak faces contractor shortage due to rising number of ongoing projects

KABONG: More contractors are needed to accommodate the number of ongoing construction projects throughout Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the shortage was also caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I hope that there will be more trained contractors, young Sarawakian contractors for the future”, he said. He said this i […]

Contracts for 18 critical projects, worth RM563 mil, to be terminated

KUCHING: The contracts for 18 projects in Sarawak, involving roads, bridges, schools, upgrading works, which worth RM563 million have been or are to be terminated soon. They are among the 95 projects worth a total of RM10.357 billion listed as critical delay projects up to June this year. This was pointed out to Deputy Premier […]

New contractor for sick road project

KUCHING: A new contractor will be appointed for the upgrading of the Jalan Baru Matang, Phase 2 project, which has been delayed. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman acknowledged that the project has caused difficulties for road users. “I am doing my best to put pressure on the government to restart the project as soon as […]

Uggah studying system to pick competent contractors

KUCHING: A study is underway to determine if a federal system of identifying competent contractors can also be implemented in the state. According to Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, this was being considered by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He explained that at the federal level, contractors are required to undergo […]

Qualified contractors to expedite project

KUCHING: Sarawak needs more qualified electrical contractors to expedite the electricity connection project under the Additional or Late Application Fund (ALAF) project. Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Julaihi Narawi said, so far there are only 20 contractors who are qualified and registered with Sarawak Energy and divided into 30 teams across the state to […]

Stern warning on using substandard materials

SPAOH: There will be no compromise on contractors using substandard construction materials or scrimping on them in their projects. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said by doing so they were going against the specifications laid out in their contracts. “Shape up or ship out. We cannot help you if you cannot help us. […]