Contractor uncontactable after home owner in Singapore pays S$150,000 for Novena penthouse renovation

SINGAPORE: A 46-year-old owner of a Novena penthouse paid more than S$152,000 to renovate his home, but over a year later, work remains unfinished while the contractor is nowhere to be found. Today, the more than 3,000 sq ft penthouse unit remains in a mess, with construction material piled up in the rooms and wires dangling...

Army to take action if contractor fails to deliver Black Hawk helicopters

SIK: The Army will take follow-up action if its contractor fails to deliver the first Black Hawk helicopter by the end of April. Army Chief Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said that they had yet to receive any news about the delivery even though the contractor had promised to make the first delivery this month. "We...

Prioritise local contractors in govt contracts, says Ahmad Maslan

LABUAN: Local contractors with financial and operational capabilities should be given priority when awarding government contracts, says Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (pic). He said this is important as local contractors are more well-versed and understand the intricacies of building materials supply and pricing. Ahmad cited examples from Labuan projects, where building materials had to...

Govt did not have a hand in awarding of KLIA aerotrain contract, says Loke

KLANG: There is no government interference in the renewed involvement of Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain replacement project, says Anthony Loke. This comes after the company, a unit of Bursa Malaysia-listed Pestech International Bhd, was reportedly reappointed as contractor despite its earlier contract being terminated in August. The Transport Minister...