PETALING JAYA: Turnpike Synergy Sdn Bhd, a member of the Prolintas group of companies, has fully paid all certified and verified claims made by Panzana Enterprise Sdn Bhd.

       Based on records available, Turnpike said full payments were made for the claims by the company, which was formerly the main work package contractor it appointed for Package CA4 of the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH).

       Turnpike issued a statement yesterday to clarify this after Melima Consortium, a group of four sub-contractors appointed to rescue portions of the DASH CA4 construction project, issued a statement on Monday that it is claiming RM100mil from the project’s turnkey contractor Turnpike.

       “As such, any payment disputes by the ‘consortium of four contractors’ should be raised with Panzana in accordance with the relevant laws of Malaysia.

       “In the event that the ‘consortium of four contractors’ is electing to pursue any legal proceedings against Turnpike, we have appointed solicitors to represent us in this matter moving forward, ” Turnpike said.

       Turnpike is the company that is responsible for developing and managing assets for Prolintas.

       Panzana’s appointment was terminated by Turnpike on March 29 on various grounds pursuant to the express terms and conditions of the contract between Panzana and Turnpike.

       Turnpike said the alleged “consortium of four contractors” are solely subcontractors of Panzana and that Turnpike does not have any contractual relationship with them.

       “Turnpike is at all times firmly committed to resolving any contractual issues in accordance with the laws of Malaysia and with the highest standards of corporate governance and transparency, ” it said.