Works Minister Defends Tender Process for Sabah Pan Borneo Expressway Phase 1B Package Project

Established Procedures Followed

Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi has clarified that the Sabah Pan Borneo Expressway Phase 1B Package project was awarded in accordance with established procedures. The project was awarded to a company after a thorough tender process, which was conducted in compliance with the set procedures.

Finance Ministry Holds Final Authority

According to Nanta, the finance ministry holds the final authority in selecting the company that will be awarded the project. The works ministry will conduct preliminary reviews and hold discussions with the Sabah public works department (JKR) on the list of companies shortlisted. However, the finance ministry has the absolute authority to make the final decision.

Preliminary Reviews and Discussions

Nanta explained that when the works ministry receives the list of shortlisted companies from Sabah JKR, they review it and provide their input before it is sent to the finance ministry. The finance ministry then makes its decision, and the works ministry directs Sabah JKR to issue letters of acceptance to those selected.

MPs Question Tender Process

The issue of the tender process was raised in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, where several MPs questioned Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan on why part of the Pan Borneo project had been awarded to a company that had not been evaluated. The MPs urged the finance ministry to revoke the contract awarded to the company.

Works Ministry Found No Issues

Nanta assured that all parties involved adhered to the set procedures throughout the process, and the works ministry found no issues in the tender process. He emphasized that the project was awarded in accordance with the established procedures and that there were no problems.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the works minister has clarified that the Sabah Pan Borneo Expressway Phase 1B Package project was awarded in accordance with established procedures. The finance ministry holds the final authority in selecting the company, and the works ministry conducted preliminary reviews and discussions with Sabah JKR on the list of shortlisted companies. The issue of the tender process was raised in the Dewan Rakyat, but the works minister assured that all parties involved adhered to the set procedures and that there were no issues in the tender process.

FAQs

Q: Who holds the final authority in selecting the company for the project?
A: The finance ministry holds the final authority in selecting the company.

Q: What is the role of the works ministry in the tender process?
A: The works ministry conducts preliminary reviews and discussions with Sabah JKR on the list of shortlisted companies.

Q: Were there any issues found in the tender process?
A: No, the works ministry found no issues in the tender process.

Q: Why was the contract awarded to a company that had not been evaluated?
A: The finance ministry holds the final authority in selecting the company, and the works ministry followed the established procedures in the tender process.