Complete projects on time, deputy minister tells contractors

DEBAK: Contractors are urged to take responsibility for development projects that could not be completed on time, particularly the Debak Sub-District Sports Complex and several projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development, Mohammad Razi Sitam stressed that when it was stated that a project must be completed within a […]

Time to drop under-performing contractors, says Dr Sim

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said there was a need to refine the open tender system for government projects. He raised the issue on the back of disappointment over the delay of a safety concrete barrier project along part of Jalan Batu Kawah which is a federal road. He was told […]

Contractors shocked by hike in prices of building materials

MUKAH: Contractors in the Mukah district are fretting over the sudden 60 to 100 percent increases in prices of building materials such as, iron, cement, premix, mortar, bricks and wood. Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Council (DUBS) Mukah Branch deputy chairman Raymund Joseph Tanin revealed that the contractors had appealed to the Mukah Resident to arrange a […]

Contractors told to buck up, complete projects on time

SADONG JAYA: Contractors have been told to speed up the upgrading and rehabilitation of roads in Sadong Jaya, Samarahan division which link to the state’s coastal road network. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi said this at a press conference after a site visit to two projects for the coastal road […]

Julaihi takes contractors to task for project delays

BELADIN: Delays by contractors in implementing development projects will lead to big issues, says Datuk Julaihi Narawi. The Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development stressed that errant contractors would be subjected to action. “A successful contractor can do the project as scheduled and set. “I would like to remind contractors not to follow in […]

Complete projects on time, contractors told

SADONG JAYA: Deputy Education Minister II Datuk Mohamad Alamin reminded all contractors appointed to work on the upgrade of dilapidated school projects in Sarawak to complete their respective projects on time as scheduled. He stressed that the completion of these projects was crucial in solving many related issues faced by the people. “The period to […]

Complete government projects on time, contractors told

BINTULU: Contractors undertaking government projects are reminded to complete all projects on time and adhere to the set specifications. State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said they are also reminded to only use quality building materials and in accordance with the standards that have been set. He said this after inspecting the progress of the […]

Grade G1, G2 contractors allowed to operate

KUCHING: Grade G1 and G2 contractors are allowed to carry out small-scale projects in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). This was stated by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU). “A small number of employees are permitted to work on the project to ensure compliance […]

MP wants action against ‘half-past-six’ contractors

BINTULU: The Public Works Department (JKR) has been urged to take stern action against contractors or concession companies not doing their work well in the construction of the Jalan Bakun flyover. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he had received many complaints from the local community on the problems faced due to the […]

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