4. Dam jobs up for grabs

Players can vie for contracts in 12 hydro projects in Sarawak PETALING JAYA: Construction players can look forward to contracts under the 12 hydroelectric projects in Sarawak amid the slowdown in the economy. The projects span a period of 12 years, with 2020 as the targeted year for completion. Sarawak Energy Bhd, which is listed on Bursa Malaysia and 65% owned by the state government, is the main entity that generates, transmits and distributes electricity in the state. Its role is similar to Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s in Peninsular Malaysia. As such, it will be responsible for the set-up of the 12 projects. For the various scope of work, the foreign players will have the upper hand in mechanical and engineering works. For example, China Three Gorges Project Corp was mandated by the Sarawak to implement the Murum hydroelectric... [read full story]