KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) together with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) will study the root cause contributing to project delays.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this as he revealed that PWD projects this year showed a less-than-perfect run.
“There are four terminated projects and 11 critically delayed projects, with two of the projects being state-funded.
“The government entrusted you with RM1.3 billion worth of projects in 2025.
“If your performance is less than perfect, you can quickly be irrelevant to your clients,” he said during PWD’s Building Information Modelling (BIM) Day at Waterfront Hotel here on Monday (Dec 9).
Uggah stated that PWD and its staff must be ready to face challenges to deliver on time, within budget with quality and safety.
“Please remember, 2026 will begin with outcome-based budget, which is looking at our performance.
“My suggestion is maybe we have to re-look at some of the processes and procedures that we have. As an example, we have established a definition for projects experiencing critical delays. For short-term projects that need to be completed within two years, the time limit set is 60 days.
“I think anything exceeding 30 days should already be considered critical. Therefore, this is something we need to discuss together.” he added.
Regarding BIM, Uggah stated as its pioneer in the state, PWD have the opportunity and responsibility to lead by example.
“By demonstrating the benefits of BIM, we can inspire the wider construction industry in Sarawak to adopt this transformative approach.
“The journey toward digital transformation is not without its challenges.
“It requires investment, learning and a willingness to adapt. BIM is not just a tool for today, as it is an investment in the future, a future where Sarawak’s construction industry is recognised as a model of innovation and sustainability,” he added.
Also present at the function were Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo and PWD director Dr Cassidy Morris.
