Underperforming contractors to face axe, says Sarawak Premier, 34 state projects critically delayed


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (second right) opening the seminar on new initiatives to enhance Sarawak’s construction industry in Kuching.

KUCHING: Errant or incompetent contractors unable to complete state government projects satisfactorily will no longer be tolerated, says Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said the present status of project implementation reported by the state Public Works Department (JKR) was of "great concern", with 34 projects critically delayed as of Jan 27.

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