KETEREH: The Works Ministry will soon hand over 120 letters of acceptance (LOAs) for construction projects nationwide, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic).

       The allocations had been approved by the Federal Government, he said.

       He said the handing over of the LOAs was in line with the ministry’s key performance indicators for the first 100 days, in which it seeks to implement the economic recovery agenda for the construction sector.

       He said this included improving the infrastructure in terms of connectivity, comfort and safety.

       “With the handing over of the LOAs, the economy can be remobilised so that the country can return to its previous position.

       “One of the ways is via development projects,” he said after conducting a working visit to the Kota Baru-Kuala Krai (KBKK) expressway project worksite for Package 2B, from Ketereh to Kok Lanas near here yesterday.

       According to Bernama, Fadillah said the progress of the KBKK project involving a 6.2km route from Ketereh to Kok Lanas was 76% completed and would be fully completed by next May.

       “Package 2B has been given a time extension, and based on discussions, it involved the challenges of the current situation and the monsoon season.

       “But the contractor has assured us that the project will be completed by May.

       “As such, the Public Works Department and the contractors must ensure this project is ready by next year,” he said.