By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Feb 10: The Works Ministry has made it clear that it would not protect any contractor that fails to fulfil its contractual obligations.
According to The Star, Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi also reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to ensuring that all federal infrastructure projects are implemented transparently, with accountability, and in a manner that delivers maximum benefit to the people.
During his winding-up speech on the motion of thanks for the Royal Address in the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (Feb 9), Nanta said JKR conducts comprehensive tender evaluations that take into account applicants’ performance records, technical capabilities and financial standing, including any past projects that were terminated.
“JKR also conducts internal governance reviews to strengthen controls and risk assessments, ensuring that appointed contractors are genuinely capable and responsible.
“All government procurement processes are fully subject to the rules and guidelines set by the Finance Ministry,” he said.
Nanta, who also serves as Kapit MP, made the remarks in response to issues raised by MPs regarding contractor appointments and concerns over the involvement of the same individuals through multiple companies.
He also said the ministry had set aside RM300 million under the Empowering Bumiputera Contractors Programme (G1–G4) to carry out 758 federal road maintenance works, covering 81 pavement and 677 non-pavement periodic works.
“There has been an increase of 112 projects from 2025 to 2026, which indirectly creates more work opportunities for contractors, particularly those in the G1 and G2 categories,” he said.
Under the same programme, his ministry has also allocated RM200 million each to Sarawak and Sabah. — DayakDaily
