Report recommends action against Subang Jaya-Subang Skypark Terminal contractors

PETALING JAYA: The Transport Ministry has been advised to consider taking stern action against the contractors appointed for the construction of the railway line connecting Subang Jaya to the Subang Skypark Terminal.
The recommendation was made by the Auditor-General Report 2016 Series 2, which was released today.
The report stated that stern action such as imposing liquidated and ascertained damages (LAD) on the contractors should be considered following their unsatisfactory performance.
"Among the issues is the failure of the contractors to complete the project on time, incomplete construction works and non-compliance work," according to the report.
The report mentions that the 8.157km railway project, which commenced on Feb 21, 2013, was supposed to be completed by Feb 20, 2016, with an overall project cost of RM521.06million.
However, after three extensions of time (EOT) were approved, with the last ending on June 14 this year, the project is yet to be completed.
The report also found that the disbursement of RM142.75 million to Perbadanan Aset Keretapi (PAK) in January 2012 has yet to be spent.
"Therefore, the ministry recommends collecting the said amount inclusive of interest from PAK."