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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Replace Rafizi before tabling 13MP, suggests Ahmad Maslan
Umno's Ahmad Maslan said the 13th Malaysia Plan is an important document that sets the nation's economic direction for the next five years. PETALING JAYA : Umno's Ahmad Maslan has suggested that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appoint a new economy minister to replace Rafizi Ramli before the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is tabled in the Dewan Rakyat in July. The Pontian MP said the 13MP is an important document that needs to be managed thoroughly since it sets the nation's economic direction for the next five years, Sinar Harian reported. 'However, the appointment of the new economy minister is the prerogative of the prime minister,' he said. Rafizi and natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad resigned from their Cabinet posts on Wednesday after they were defeated in the PKR central leadership elections. Rafizi's resignation takes effect on June 17 while Nik Nazmi officially vacates his post on July 4, though both are currently on leave. While their leave applications were accepted, the Prime Minister's Office had said Anwar would announce his decision on their resignations later on. Ahmad, the deputy works minister, also said he expected Rafizi and Nik Nazmi's replacements to be named before their posts are officially vacated. Ahmad, an Umno Supreme Council member, urged his party colleagues not to get involved with PKR's internal affairs, advising them to just observe from afar. 'Umno will only observe, though the public may be taking a closer look at what's happening.' Several Umno leaders had commented on the outcome of PKR's elections, including Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi.
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
RM350mil designated for 563 federal road maintenance projects
BANGI: A RM350mil allocation was set aside for 563 federal road maintenance projects in the peninsula this year, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said. Of this amount, he said RM275mil was for periodic pavement maintenance work and RM75mil for non-pavement maintenance work. 'The maintenance work is being offered to contractors from grade G1 to G4 through balloting,' he told reporters after the ballot draw under the programme to expedite road maintenance by grade G1 to G4 contractors for the Central and East zones. He said the balloting process for the programme for the South Zone would be held in a few days while the balloting process for the North Zone would be on June 5-6. This was to ensure equal opportunities to all contractors involved, he added. 'The balloting is done fairly and contractors can view the results online. Contractors chosen last year are not eligible this year,' he said, Bernama reported. Ahmad said all the contractors involved in the balloting had also been vetted by the authorities to ensure that projects implemented later would run smoothly and be completed as scheduled. 'These contractors have been shortlisted as we consider them capable of doing the job. 'So, I feel there is no issue about contractors not being able to do the job ... even if there is, it may be isolated,' he added.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Works Ministry: RM350m set aside for 563 federal road works, govt to appoint contractors through ballot system
BANGI, May 27 — The government has allocated RM350 million for 563 federal road maintenance works in the Peninsula this year, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said that of the amount, RM275 million would be for periodic pavement maintenance work and RM75 million for non-pavement maintenance work. 'The maintenance work is being offered to contractors from grade G1 to G4 through balloting,' he told reporters after the ballot draw under the programme to expedite road maintenance by utilising grade G1 to G4 contractors for the Central and East zones here today. He said the balloting process for the programme for the South Zone would be held for two days from tomorrow while that for the North Zone would be held on June 5-6, adding that this was to ensure equal opportunities are given to all the contractors involved. 'The balloting is done fairly and contractors can view the results online. The contractors chosen last year are not eligible to be picked this year,' he said. Ahmad said all the contractors involved in the balloting had also been vetted by the authorities to ensure all projects implemented later would run smoothly and be completed as scheduled. 'These contractors have been shortlisted, whereby we consider them as having the capability to do the job and we are confident that they can complete the task given. 'So, I feel there is no issue about contractors not being able to do the job... even if there is, they may be isolated cases,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM350 mln allocated for Federal road maintenance projects this year
BANGI: The government has allocated RM350 million for 563 Federal road maintenance works in the Peninsula this year, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said that of the amount, RM275 million would be for periodic pavement maintenance work and RM75 million for non-pavement maintenance work. 'The maintenance work is being offered to contractors from grade G1 to G4 through balloting,' he told reporters after the ballot draw under the programme to expedite road maintenance by utilising grade G1 to G4 contractors for the Central and East zones here today. He said the balloting process for the programme for the South Zone would be held for two days from tomorrow while that for the North Zone would be held on June 5-6, adding that this was to ensure equal opportunities are given to all the contractors involved, 'The balloting is done fairly and contractors can view the results online. The contractors chosen last year are not eligible to be picked this year,' he said. Ahmad said all the contractors involved in the balloting had also been vetted by the authorities to ensure all projects implemented later would run smoothly and be completed as scheduled. 'These contractors have been shortlisted, whereby we consider them as having the capability to do the job and we are confident that they can complete the task given. 'So, I feel there is no issue about contractors not being able to do the job... even if there is, they may be isolated cases,' he said.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM350 mln allocated for Federal road maintenance projects
BANGI: The government has allocated RM350 million for 563 Federal road maintenance works in the Peninsula this year, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said that of the amount, RM275 million would be for periodic pavement maintenance work and RM75 million for non-pavement maintenance work. 'The maintenance work is being offered to contractors from grade G1 to G4 through balloting,' he told reporters after the ballot draw under the programme to expedite road maintenance by utilising grade G1 to G4 contractors for the Central and East zones here today. He said the balloting process for the programme for the South Zone would be held for two days from tomorrow while that for the North Zone would be held on June 5-6, adding that this was to ensure equal opportunities are given to all the contractors involved, 'The balloting is done fairly and contractors can view the results online. The contractors chosen last year are not eligible to be picked this year,' he said. Ahmad said all the contractors involved in the balloting had also been vetted by the authorities to ensure all projects implemented later would run smoothly and be completed as scheduled. 'These contractors have been shortlisted, whereby we consider them as having the capability to do the job and we are confident that they can complete the task given. 'So, I feel there is no issue about contractors not being able to do the job... even if there is, they may be isolated cases,' he said.
