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The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Contractors still liable for HPG project defects
JOHOR BARU: Contractors have been reminded to act swiftly and responsibly in addressing any complaints during the defects liability period for the Hospital Pasir Gudang (HPG) project, says Public Works Department (PWD) director-general Datuk Roslan Ismail. He said that despite full building management and control being handed over to the Health Ministry following the hospital's completion on Sept 15 last year, contractors are still responsible for correcting any defects. 'Contractors must continue to fulfil their obligations throughout the defects liability period as stipulated in the contract. 'Therefore, I would like to remind contractors to carry out preventive maintenance according to schedule and to act promptly and responsively in addressing and rectifying any complaints,' he said at the project handover ceremony here yesterday. Also present was Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Roslan said the original completion date for the 20.653ha hospital was Sept 15 last year, with a total project cost of RM375.5mil, following site possession on Sept 15, 2020. The Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) was issued on May 27 this year, followed by the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) on June 12. Roslan attributed the project's completion to the cooperation of various stakeholders despite facing numerous challenges, including on-site disruptions and operational delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He said the project adopted the Design and Build method and followed Environmental, Social and Governance principles, making it sustainable, resilient and environmentally friendly, Bernama reported. The hospital is expected to improve access to healthcare facilities for local residents, with 304 beds and 14 specialist services, which will help reduce overcrowding at Hospital Sultanah Aminah and Hospital Sultan Ismail. The project scope includes construction of the main hospital block, staff quarters, nurses' dormitory, plant and support buildings, 1,507 parking bays, 320 motorcycle lots and 32 parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Star
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Batang Saribas bridge to be declared opened July 19
KUCHING: The RM375.5mil Batang Saribas 1 bridge will be officially declared open by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg on July 19. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the 1.55km span brought an end to the people's 60-year wait for a bridge across the Batang Saribas. The newly completed bridge was opened for public use on May 25. It is the fifth to be completed out of 16 bridges being constructed along the Sarawak Coastal Road. Uggah said Abang Johari was scheduled to officiate the bridge's opening in Pusa, a small coastal town in central Sarawak. He said the Premier would also launch the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) at the same time. "We feel that it is most appropriate for him to launch both the bridge and BDDA. "The people of Betong wish to thank the Premier for the bridge and for allocating a budget of RM1.5bil to BDDA," he said after chairing a meeting on preparations for the opening ceremony in Betong on Monday (June 16). Uggah said BDDA was set up in 2022 as one of nine regional development agencies in Sarawak. "BDDA is a game changer on the path towards fulfilling the people's expectations for more development and a better life," he said, adding that the organisers were targeting a crowd of 5,000 for the launch events. Also present at the meeting were Betong and Batang Lupar MPs Datuk Dr Richard Rapu and Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, Krian and Kalaka assemblymen Friday Belik and Mohamad Duri and Betong Resident Richard Michael Abunawas.
