KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11: Contracts of companies involved in the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway cannot be terminated arbitrarily, as delays in individual work packages are not necessarily caused solely by the contractors’ shortcomings.
Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that when contractors applied for an extension of time (EOT), the Works Ministry (KKR) had to assess whether the delays were caused by constraints on the part of government agencies or other factors.
He said only one contractor had so far had its contract terminated over delays in the project, following a comprehensive assessment.
“When contractors apply for an extension of time, we have to carefully examine whether the problem is their fault, as some delays may also be caused by factors on our side.
