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RM122 million Sandakan jetty 80pc ready
Published on: Saturday, August 09, 2025
Published on: Sat, Aug 09, 2025
By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Ahmad Maslan (left) inspecting jetty construction at Mawilla 2. SANDAKAN: The Federal Works Ministry (KKR) continues to strengthen its role in supporting national defence, particularly in the eastern region of Sabah, through the construction of the Mawilla 2 Jetty Project, which has now reached 80 per cent physical completion. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan conducted a working visit to the project site on Monday to personally inspect the progress of the jetty construction, which involves a total cost of RM122.99 million.
Advertisement The project is being implemented using the Design and Build method and is expected to be completed by December this year. 'The scope of the project includes the construction of two concrete jetties measuring 300 metres and 75 metres, respectively, two concrete pontoons, a Bosun house, a Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) building, as well as basic amenities such as toilets and water tanks, all built in accordance with current standards. 'Kekal Mewah Sdn Bhd has been appointed as the main contractor, while the project is being managed by the Special Project Team 2 (PPK2) of the Public Works Department (JKR) as the monitoring agency,' he said at a press conference here. For the record, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Sandakan, which has been operational since 1994, is now known as the Eastern Fleet Command Headquarters 2 (Mawilla 2), serving as the operational base for 964 RMN officers and personnel.
Advertisement It also houses various types of operational and defence vessels. The construction of the new jetty aims to provide berthing facilities equipped with electricity supply, fuel, clean water and telecommunications systems, in addition to ensuring a higher level of security for RMN ships and foreign military vessels docking there. In line with the aspirations of the Madani Government, the Ministry hopes this facility will be fully utilised by RMN personnel in their mission to defend the sovereignty and security of the nation. Ahmad also called on JKR and the main contractor to continue working closely together to ensure that the project is completed on time, maintaining the planned quality and cost. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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