KUCHING: The Ministry of Works is working closely with various agencies under it to achieve the goal of zero sick projects in the country.
This includes the Public Works Department (PWD) Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah; the Malaysian Highway Authority; and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).
Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Malaysia Public Works Strategic Collaboration Programme serves as a key platform for agencies to collaborate, address challenges, and develop solutions to enhance infrastructure development.
“Strategic collaboration between agencies under the ministry and the technical departments of Sarawak and Sabah, is essential to ensure that infrastructure development is carried out effectively, efficiently and fairly.
“It not only improves the quality of projects but also contributes to national development, reduces development gaps between states, and ultimately enhances the people’s quality of life,” he said at the opening of the programme at Damai Lagoon Resort yesterday (Feb 12).
Nanta added that discussions during the programme aim to tackle weaknesses and constraints affecting efficiency, with hopes that such collaboration will bring meaningful improvements in project implementation.
The initiative involves sharing technology, innovation, and best practices in project management while addressing key issues such as project progress, management direction, construction innovations, work methods, and workforce competency enhancement.
Key aspects include knowledge and expertise transfer, consistency in project implementation, faster execution processes, and policy alignment for development priorities.
A total of 107 participants, consisting of top management and professionals from the three main technical departments attended the programme.
Also present were Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo, ministry secretary-general, Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim, permanent secretary Datuk Chiew Chee Yau, PWD Malaysia director-general Datuk Wira Roslan Ismail, PWD Sarawak director Dr Cassidy Morris, PWD Sabah director Datuk Philemon Lajawai, Malaysian Highway Authority director-general Datuk Sazali Harun, and CIDB Chief Executive Zainora Zainal.
