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Jana Wibawa: RM7.2 bil cancelled projects to be re-tendered

Implementation to be done following regulations, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 09 Apr 2023 10:31PM

Jana Wibawa: RM7.2 bil cancelled projects to be re-tendered
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the decision to cancel the tenders awarded to Jana Wibawa contractors was made by the Finance Ministry. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes file pic, April 9, 2023

MACHANG – Some RM7.2 billion worth of projects awarded to Jana Wibawa contractors involving the Rural and Regional Development Ministry have been cancelled, said minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The deputy prime minister said the decision to cancel the tenders was made by the Finance Ministry and the projects would be re-tendered.

“We know that there is some disruption in terms of implementation. Rest assured that if ethics and regulations are followed, it will be done immediately. 

“God-willing, the projects will be completed within the specified period,” he said.

He spoke to reporters after launching the Santunan Kasih Ramadan Negeri Kelantan 2023 programme at Bukit Tiu Knowledge Transformation Centre here today. – Bernama, April 9, 2023

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