Enhancing professionalism of local contractors
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is actively working to enhance the professionalism of local contractors as it embarks on significant investments in large-scale infrastructure development projects. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stressed the critical need for improved efficiency and capacity among contractors to ensure the successful and timely delivery of projects to the desired […]
Ministry to reassess implementation of link road project
LIMBANG: The government through the Ministry of Finance (MOF) will reassess the implementation of the Sabah-Sarawak Link Road (SSLR) Phase 2 and 3 to enable the involvement of local contractors. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the current challenge is related to the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership […]
Contractors told to take rural projects seriously
SARATOK: Contractors should not consider projects under the Rural Transformation Program (RTP) as small projects that should be done casually. In stating this, Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that government projects needed to be considered in a serious manner. According to him, the RTP project worth tens and hundreds of thousands ringgit should not have […]
Avoid ‘Ali Baba’ business, Bumis told
KANOWIT: Local contractors should carry out their work responsibly and stick to the designated scope of work laid down by the implementing agencies, Ngemah Assemblyman Anyi Jana said. At the same time he also advise them, especially the Bumiputeras contractors in Kanowit, not engage in ‘Ali Baba’ practises. ‘Ali Baba’ business is a practise in […]
Deliver on time, Uggah reminds contractors again
KUCHING: Contractors have again been reminded to pull up their socks and complete projects within the stipulated time frame. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who has been vocal on this issue said it was important they meet the expectations of the people. It is equally important to work in tandem with the government’s […]
Qualified local contractors to get national development project opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today assured qualified local contractors that they will get the best opportunity to develop national projects. Thus, Ismail Sabri refuted various allegations that the allocation of development expenditure of RM95 billion in the 2023 Budget will only benefit certain parties. “The government I lead today is […]
Stern action against non-performing contractors
KUCHING: Stern actions must be taken against contractors who fail to deliver any projects in time. In stating this, Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA) chairman Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi pointed out that there were contractors who had taken several projects under the agency but performed badly in delivering them. “I do not want to […]
Government to help contractors mitigate costs
KUCHING: A new form of assistance will be announced soon to help contractors in the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the initiative will be put into action following the rising cost of construction materials which has affected contractors in the state including those appointed to carry out […]
Involve local contractors in state’s O&G industry
KUCHING: Sarawak Petroleum Contractors Association (Speca) wants Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) to involve local contractors in the state’s oil and gas (O&G) industry. Speca president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said Petros should look into the participation of local contractors according to their area of expertise. “We recognise that there are about 500 Sarawak O&G contractors registered […]
Online voting for ministry’s projects
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently approved an allocation of RM113.76 million for the State Education Department (JPNS) for purchasing hostel furniture (RM8.5 million), and maintenance and repair of schools (RM105.26 million) throughout the state. The department’s head of infrastructure and procurement, Wan Fadillah Wan Ahmad, said 217 projects involved will be implemented […]
