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Kanowit Phase 2 water supply project ready by Q1 2024

SIBU: The Kanowit Phase 2 water supply project is expected to be completed by March next year after taking into account the availability of construction materials and the approval of Extension of Time (EOT) for the project. Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said despite the slight delay, he had reminded the contractor […]

Mitigating measures taken for Pan Borneo Highway completion

KUALA LUMPUR: Various mitigation plans are being implemented to ensure the smooth continuity of work on the Pan Borneo Highway project. This, according to Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, includes the realignment of the construction schedule and Extension of Time (EOT). “Just like other government projects, the performance of the construction progress of […]

Bridge completion date revised

Batang Rambungan Bridge

KUCHING: The revised expected completion date of the iconic Batang Rambungan Bridge project is March 31, 2023. Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that the project’s progress thus far is at 11 percent (compared to the schedule’s 32.7 percent). In saying this, he noted that the project still qualifies for time […]

Grant extension of time to contractors

KUCHING: The Sarawak Building and Civil Engineering Contractors Association (SBECECA) has urged the government to grant an extension of time (EOT) to contractors involved in government projects in the state. In a statement issued today (June 15), the association said many contractors had failed to receive their payments because of the extension of the movement […]

Batang Lupar waterfront project progressing well

KUCHING: Works on the Batang Lupar waterfront project in Sri Aman is progressing well despite being slightly delayed due to the movement restriction order imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. “The construction is behind the schedule, but we are optimistic that the contractor will do his best to meet the extension of time (EOT) that […]

Deadline extension on RTK tests for foreign workers likely

KUCHING: The state Labour Department will reconsider granting extension deadline for the mandatory RTK (Rapid Test Kit) testing for foreign workers in the state which is scheduled to complete by Feb 28. This is in light of the limited health facilities assigned to handle large number of tests. RTK Antigen test is a rapid screening […]

Calls for bill to amend Federal Constitution

KUCHING: The Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) is calling upon the Federal government to introduce a bill in Parliament to amend the Federal Constitution to allow an extension of the term of the current State Legislative Assembly (DUN). “Sarawak needs to hold its state election as the DUN term is expiring middle of next year. […]

Review aid, give extensions

KUCHING: With much of the government’s Covid-19 assistance finishing at the end of the year and in light of the current surge of the virus, the federal and state governments should review the respective assistance and provide extensions. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok suggested for […]

Loan payment pause extended

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced the extension of loan repayment moratorium by three months for those who have lost their jobs in 2020 due to the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and have yet to secure employment, while targeted approaches will be undertaken for the rest. After the three months, the moratorium period could […]

Serian ILP at 12.06 per cent completion

KUALA LUMPUR: Construction work on the proposed Serian Industrial Training Institute (ILP) in Sarawak resumed on May 12 this year and the project has now reached 12.06 per cent of completion, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan said the project, located on a 22.9-hectare site, had fallen behind […]