KUALA LUMPUR, 12 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Four out of 99 projects supervised by the Public Works Department (JKR) in Pahang have been classified as troubled projects, involving contracts worth RM37.1 million, according to the Ministry of Works (KKR).
Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan disclosed the figures while responding to questions from Rasah MP Cha Kee Chin and Maran MP Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib during a Special Chamber session in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday.
He said none of the five ongoing projects in Maran, valued at RM122.3 million, had been classified as troubled.
Meanwhile, Ahmad said the RM226 million Nilai-Labu-Enstek New Road Project in the Rasah parliamentary constituency had achieved 77.87 per cent physical progress and was expected to be completed by March 2027.
The FT362 Road Upgrading Project, which includes the construction of a flyover, has recorded 7.62 per cent progress and remains on schedule for completion on 17 May 2029.
The government has also approved RM6 million for preliminary works on a proposed road connecting Bandar Baru Enstek to the KLIA Ring Road (FT027).
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The allocation covers design preparation and technical studies before the proposed project’s physical implementation is considered.
According to a statement published on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Works Malaysia, KKR and JKR will continue strengthening project monitoring and implementing interventions to address delays.
The ministry said firm action could be taken against contractors who fail to improve project performance, including consideration of contract termination to safeguard government interests.
KKR reiterated its commitment to ensuring infrastructure projects are completed according to the stipulated schedules, costs and specifications while maintaining construction quality and public safety.– The Capital Post
