TENDER evaluations for the hiring of contractors by the Public Works Department (JKR) are carried out comprehensively, taking into account applicants’ past performance, technical capability and financial standing, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic).
The Works Minister said the applicants’ project implementation history is also assessed, including any projects where contracts were previously terminated.
“JKR also conducts internal governance reviews to strengthen controls and risk assessments, ensuring that appointed contractors are truly capable and responsible.
“All government procurement processes are fully subject to the rules and guidelines set by the Finance Ministry,” he said during his winding-up speech on the motion of thanks for the Royal Address at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
Nanta was responding to issues raised by MPs regarding contractor hiring and the possibility of the same individuals being involved through different companies.
The Works Ministry would not protect any contractor that fails to fulfil its contractual obligations, and remains committed to ensuring that all federal infrastructure projects are implemented transparently, with accountability and in a manner that delivers maximum benefit to the people, he said.
Nanta also said his ministry has allocated RM300mil under the Empowering Bumiputera Contractors Programme (G1-G4), involving 758 federal road maintenance works, comprising 81 periodic pavement works 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.
