Song lacks development
THE government should set aside sufficient funds for the construction of roads connecting 88 settlements in Song district, Lidam Assan (GPS-Katibas) said today. Stressing that infrastructure facilities were a prerequisite to development, he said: “Yet, for decades now, this is what Song has been lacking, which understandably, accounts for the lack of development in the […]
Government wants names of sub-contractors submitted
KUCHING: When tendering for government projects, the main contractors in the state are now required to submit the names of their sub-contractors. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who explained that this is a way of controlling the problem of non-payment to the sub-contractors, said that he had requested the State […]
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 […]
Bumiputera contractors told to buck up
KUCHING: Bumiputera contractors have been told once again to not be overly dependent on government projects to both expand and sustain their businesses. They were told to always increase their capacity and capability to bid for and implement other projects such as those in the private sector. On this issue, Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah […]
Give bumiputeras a share of the pie as well
KUCHING: Bumiputera contractors must be given a chance when it comes to awarding contracts for government projects, said Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said while the policy is to ensure a participation of 30 percent of bumiputera contractors in government projects, this was not fully enforced by government agencies. “We […]
Bintulu to further expand ‘my way’, says Abang Jo
BINTULU: The government is planning to expand Bintulu town ― ‘Abang Jo’s’ way. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said, the state government was planning to transform two areas namely Jepak and Kidurong by building affordable housing, similar to Kuching and Sibu, with some of the construction cost to be borne by the […]
