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MALACCA: The initial findings of an investigation into the plight of migrant workers at the construction site of the new palace are not conclusive, said Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor. News from The Star, July 6, 2010.
Action could still be taken against the contractors if the investigation detected irregularities, said the Works Minister.
“The report that I received from CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia) shows that the workers’ salary were paid accordingly.
“However, if investigations reveal that there was any abuse of power, we will ensure action is taken,” he told reporters after launching Universiti Teknikal Malaysia’s orientation week here yesterday.
On June 27, The Star reported that about 100 migrant workers hired by 130 sub-contractors working at the RM800mil Istana Negara project site had not been paid their salaries for three months.
Following two police reports made over the matter, both the police and the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission are investigating the allegations.
Shaziman said the ministry would not hesitate to act against errant contractors.
However, he said an initial investigation carried out by CIDB had so far found that the contractors had paid the salaries accordingly.
Shaziman also announced that all engineering degrees accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) were now recognised in countries such as the United States, Britain, Australia, Japan, South Korea and Canada.
He said the breakthrough was made possible following BEM’s success in securing full signatory status in the Washington Accord for the engineering education system in Malaysia.
“This is a major success for the country as it would indirectly be a catalyst for growth in the industry,” said Shaziman.
With this recognition, more foreign students would come here to further their studies in engineering, he added.
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Lafarge expects ‘slight’ growth on more robust project implementation
PETALING JAYA: Lafarge Malayan Cement Bhd is optimistic that local cement demand will grow slightly in the second half of the year on expectations of more robust implementation of ongoing and new infrastructure projects, said president and chief executive officer Bi Yong Chungunco. News from The Star, August 11, 2010. By Elaine Ang.
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HULU TERENGGANU- The Terengganu Government has allocated RM100 million this year to further develop the Kenyir Lake with various tourism-related facilities. News from Bernama, August 10, 2010.
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LOJING- The Works Ministry hopes to compile data on 16,000 hill slopes along Federal roads throughout the country to keep track of landslides that bring about hardship and loses to the people and the country. News from Bernama, August 10, 2010.
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KUALA LUMPUR- The feasibility study for the proposed Kuala Lumpur Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system will be completed next month, Land Public Transport Commission (LTC) Chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar said Tuesday. News from Bernama, August 10, 2010.
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KUALA LUMPUR- The GreenBuild Asia 2011 will be a timely event for the local construction industry to attract foreign investments, especially in green building, says the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). News from Bernama, August 10, 2010.
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JAKARTA: Indonesia will prevent foreign firms from bidding for public construction contracts worth less than 100 billion rupiah (RM0.0351 billion), up from the previous cut off of 50 billion rupiah, an official said yesterday. News from NST, August 10, 2010.
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It is still a good time to buy property as the market is heading upwards, says Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia Prices of residential properties will rise 10-20 per cent over the next six months because of cost and inflationary pressures, says Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) president Datuk Michael K.C. Yam. News from NST, August 10, 2010.
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SEREMBAN- Seven new highways, including one that links Pahang and Kelantan, are expected to be build under the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP) said Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor. News from Bernama, August 9, 2010.
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