Works Ministry awards RM848m contracts for roads, bridges in five states

• All projects will integrate Building Information Modeling as part of the National Construction Policy 2030, aimed at improving efficiency, asset management, and cost control.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Malaysia’s Ministry of Works has awarded six contracts for road and bridge developments in five states, totalling RM847.5 million, as part of efforts to enhance connectivity and mobility under the MYJALAN initiatives.

These projects in Selangor, Pahang, Kelantan, Kedah and Negeri Sembilan have completion dates between February and August 2028.

The awarded projects include the RM194 million upgrade of Jalan Lingkaran Tengah Seremban (FT362) and the construction of a flyover across the North-South Expressway (PLUS) in Negeri Sembilan by Naza Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd, scheduled for completion in April 2028.

In Kelantan, KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd secured a RM425.2 million contract for the construction of a 14.75km section of Lingkaran Tengah Utama (LTU), featuring two elevated intersections and bridges, expected to be completed by February 2028.

A RM68.9 million contract was awarded to Tanmiya Tinnasz Sdn Bhd for the construction of an 8km road in Bandar 34, Bera, Pahang, incorporating solar-powered streetlights, with completion set for February 2028.

Ahmad Zaki Sdn Bhd, a unit of Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (KL:AZRB) will build a 395m-long bridge in Kampung Binjai, Kuala Lipis, Pahang, under a RM63.4 million contract, with the project expected to be completed by February 2028.

In Selangor, Gading Resources Sdn Bhd secured a RM35.6 million contract to construct a new 2.5km road and upgrade 8.5km of existing roads in Kampung Bukit Damar, Sepang, scheduled for completion by February 2028.

Puncak Utara Sdn Bhd was awarded a RM33.4 million contract to upgrade 2km of roads and construct a bridge in Pokok Sena, Kedah, with completion targeted for August 2028.

All projects will integrate Building Information Modeling as part of the National Construction Policy 2030, aimed at improving efficiency, asset management, and cost control, KKR said in a statement.

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan witnessed the handover of appointment letters and acceptance letters by Public Works Department Director General Datuk Wira Roslan Ismail to project supervisors and appointed contractors.

The ministry emphasised that project execution will be strictly monitored to ensure compliance with safety, cost, and timeline requirements.

The MYJALAN initiative serves as a platform for the public to report road damages and maintenance issues. Through the MYJALAN application, users can lodge complaints related to road conditions, facilitating prompt action and improving road safety nationwide.

Malaysia’s federal government in Budget 2025 allocated RM2.8 billion for the upkeep of federal roads to enhance safety and reduce accidents caused by poor road conditions.

On top of that, RM1.6 billion was set aside for upgrading federal roads in 2025, with RM450 million specifically designated to small and medium Bumiputera contractors classified under G1 to G4.

It also allocated RM5.5 billion through the Malaysian Road Record Information System for the maintenance of state roads, including repairs of damaged drainage systems, slopes, and bridges affected by disasters. To improve rural infrastructure, RM1.8 billion is allocated for the construction and upgrading of village connection roads, aiming to bridge the urban-rural development gap.

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