sick projects

Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the number of sick projects is small compared to the projects are active and have been completed.

The fund is proposed to be used for affordable housing projects under RM300,000 and for projects with at least 80% progress status.

The MOH has taken proactive action to solve the problem of "sick" projects involving the development of health facilities in the country.

The government will continue to focus on two sick projects which are also among the main projects in Kelantan by extending the implementation period.

Tengku Hassanal said the state and federal governments should work closely in implementing urgent and high-impact projects under the 12MP.

The government is serious about 'sick' projects nationwide and is currently monitoring the matter, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

KPKT is committed to solving the problems of the People's Housing Project (PPR) in Masai, Johor Bahru, which is a sick project, by the middle of next year.

The government is monitoring 92 'sick' projects nationwide, that is those that are delayed beyond two months or 20 pct their completion dates.

The 1Malaysia People's Housing Programme (PR1MA) will always strive to ensure that mitigation plans for the various categories of 'sick' projects are on the priority list.

Fadillah said this was to ensure that only contractors with a good track record were selected to complete these projects.

Fadillah said among the "sick" projects is the construction of Hospital Petra Jaya (HPJ) in Sarawak.

The Sabah government today agreed to set up a special committee to coordinate and ensure smooth implementation of federal government-funded projects in the state.