Rescue contractors living up to expectations: Uggah
SERIAN: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah is relieved that rescue contractors, who have taken charge of several ‘sick projects’, are now showing promising dedication to their revival efforts. He visited three such projects on Saturday, two of them being the 6.3 kilometer new single carriageway connecting Jalan Kampung Tanjung Bako and Jalan Kuching/ Samarahan […]
Be ready to shift towards new technology, contractors told
KUCHING: Contractors in the state must always be prepared to shift towards new technology, considering the evolving landscape of the construction industry and the demand for efficiency and sustainable practices. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is no question about embracing new technology, and Sarawak places great emphasis on utilising the […]
Two RTP projects already handed over to contractors
LUNDU: Two projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) in Opar constituency have been handed over to the respective contractors for immediate implementation. According to Opar assemblyman, Billy Sujang with the projects, communities in the constituency continue to receive development brought about by the Sarawak government. “The two RTP projects are the construction of the […]
Issues and suggestions highlighted at Works Ministry townhall session
KUCHING: The Ministry of Works welcomes the suggestions and ideas from Bumiputera contractors to help solve the issues faced by them. Speaking at the ministry’s townhall session with Bumiputera contractors G1, G2 and G3, its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said various issues, problems, suggestions and ideas had been highlighted in the session. “One […]
PSB: Give projects to reliable contractors, not RM2 companies
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has urged the Sarawak government to award projects to reliable and capable contractors instead of RM2 companies. President Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh opined that RM2 companies could be among the reasons behind the many sick and delayed projects throughout Sarawak. “Are there no other capable contractors in Sarawak that […]
Help train future workforce, contractors told
KUCHING: The onus to train the workforce of the future for Sarawak is a responsibility that must be shared by all, including contractors. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to prepare the next generation and equip them with the necessary knowledge and experience to work in the construction industry. […]
Nothing amiss about foreign worker preference
KUCHING: The Human Resource Ministry has been urged to do a thorough study before deciding if it should act against employers who hire more foreign workers instead of locals in various sectors. In making the call Kuching Coffeeshop and Restaurants Owners Association committee member Kapitan Tan Yit Sheng said truth be told, it is difficult […]
End of the road for under-performing contractor
SERIAN: The axe has come down on the contractor assigned to upgrade Jalan Tan Sri Abang Ikhwan here for failing to complete the job after two years. The termination will be put into effect by the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) which will appoint a new contractor to finish the work to upgrade the 1.7km […]
Mirecont appointed as new contractor to upgrade Jalan Baru Matang ‘sick project’
KUCHING: The 4.4-kilometre-long Jalan Baru Matang Phase 2 upgrade project, which is expected to be finished in 18 months, has been given to Mirecont Sdn Bhd. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, a total of 70 street lights will also be erected along the route within three months, in addition to widening […]
Shocked by contractors’ ‘unbearably poor quality service’
SIBU: Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has received many complaints against certain Sibu Municipal Council (SMC)’s contractors through his service centre. The complaints pertained to neglect of local drainage maintenance. So Tiong recently went to Jalan Then Kung Suk here to better understand the situation. To his dismay, he said, at a glance, […]