Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email So, when would there be a council to help the Indian contractors? This is the question that will arise when you decide to pander to one community. I think there’s just too many Class F contractors in relation to the amount of contracts. The government can’t be expected to be spoon feeding them any more as the number of contractors increase but number of contracts does not grow in tandem, and not to mention about quality of work provided. People like “them” need to realise that the pie is getting smaller but population getting bigger. You can’t take from others just because want to fulfill your quotas.
What to do, the constitution is conveniently used to muzzle people from voicing out, so cannot say much on this.
The Penang government today announced the establishment of a consultative council for the 1,316 Class F Bumiputera contractors in the state.
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the council would help in terms of business opportunities, guidance, capital aid, business ethics and network formation.
This was the way for the government to resolve their problems and enhance their capability in terms of work standards and competitiveness, he told reporters here.
Lim said the council would establish a sub-centre where these contractors could take advantage of advisory service, training, seminars and briefings on tender information and e-procurement.
“We will look at the progress in the performance of these contractors and will ensure that work for these contractors is awarded throughout the year,” he said.
Lim said the council would hold meetings and discussions from time to time.
