PENAMPANG: Any approved development project in Sabah listed under the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030) will be procured through the tender process to ensure effective implementation.
Minister of Entrepreneurship Development and Co-operative Datuk Ewon Benedick, who will be chairing a special monitoring committee meeting monthly to address about 400 sick projects in Sabah, said he supported such move so as to identify and select only companies or contractors with stable financial capacity to implement projects.
AdvertisementHe wants to avoid a recurrence of projects being awarded directly, leading to problems that caused delays or postponements in their completion.
Ewon cited reports stating financial constraints faced by contractors that caused affected progress in some projects.
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“Previously only after the project list is submitted and approved are land matters addressed. These caused delays in project commencement.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“For the 13th Malaysia Plan, all land-related issues must be resolved in advance, including utility matters within the construction area of the projects. “This applies not only to hospitals but also schools, roads and other utility projects,” he said.
“Following a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister 2, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, last month, I was directed to lead this special monitoring committee meeting.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“I take the mandate given to me very seriously. Starting January, I will chair the committee on a monthly basis alongside Deputy Chief Minister III cum Sabah Works Minister Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya, relevant technical departments and agencies as well as getting cooperation from contractors because many delays are due to contractor-related issues.
“We pledge to support the State and federal governments in expediting solutions because people are waiting.