Petra: Sungai Golok project cost rose to RM601m after scope changes, following A-G report

The Sungai Golok river basin project's contract value increased to RM601.20 million due to necessary scope adjustments for technical and safety measures.

Modifications include upgrading roads, spillway structures, bridge construction, and addressing on-site technical constraints to protect flood-prone areas.

The Ministry and DID are committed to implementing audit recommendations to improve project management, transparency, and governance for flood and coastal protection efforts.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — The Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin (PLSB) project in Kelantan saw its contract value increase from RM198.02 million to RM601.20 million following adjustments to the project scope based on technical requirements and conditions during implementation.

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) said the adjustments included upgrading the Security and Development (KESBAN) road to federal road standards, as well as modifications to the spillway structures, bridge construction and pump house design.

“Adjustments to the scope and design were made to ensure the infrastructure meets functional, safety and long-term durability requirements, while taking into account risks associated with extreme weather and climate change.

“Project implementation was also affected by on-site technical constraints, including utility relocation, land acquisition and coordination of construction drawings, which were crucial to ensuring the continued protection of residents, property and public infrastructure in flood-prone areas,” Petra said in a statement today.

The statement was issued in response to findings in the Auditor General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026, which highlighted several weaknesses in the implementation of the PLSB project.

The ministry said that it and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) took the recommendations made by LKAN concerning the PLSB project and the Coastal Restoration Programme seriously and were committed to addressing the matters raised.

“Petra and DID regard the LKAN findings as an important review mechanism to ensure government projects are implemented effectively and transparently, while identifying areas for improvement and addressing the issues raised to strengthen public service management and delivery,” it said.

Petra said follow-up action had been taken by DID to address issues concerning consultant management in the PLSB project, including lodging a formal complaint with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and streamlining consultant service management and contract terms to clarify responsibilities and accountability.

Meanwhile, the ministry said the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval process for the Coastal Erosion Control Project in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, had been completed, while capacity for beach nourishment works had been increased to expedite the implementation of coastal protection measures.

“For the projects in Pasir Hitam, Langkawi, Kedah and Pantai Marang, Terengganu, the preparation of the Final Account and Final Payment is being expedited so that the calculation and collection of Liquidated and Ascertained Damages can be finalised,” Petra said.

As part of comprehensive improvement measures, Petra said DID had implemented DID Circular Letter No. 6/2026 on the Standard Operating Procedure for Project Construction Management (Conventional), effective August 14, to strengthen site readiness, land and utility management, technical design, progress monitoring and contract management.

The statement said Petra and DID would continue to ensure that action is taken on all audit recommendations and that project management and public allocations are handled prudently, with emphasis on implementation quality and benefits to the public.

It said Petra remained committed to strengthening the governance of flood mitigation and coastal restoration projects to ensure more effective implementation and enhance protection and the well-being of the people, particularly in addressing flood and coastal erosion risks. — Bernama

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由于技术和安全措施需要进行必要的范围调整，双溪哥乐河流域项目的合同价值增加至 6.012 亿令吉。

改造内容包括升级道路、溢洪道结构、桥梁建设，以及解决现场技术限制，以保护易受洪水侵袭的地区。

该部和DID致力于落实审计建议，以改善防洪和海岸保护工作的项目管理、透明度和治理。

布城，10 月 6 日讯——吉兰丹州双溪哥乐综合流域（PLSB）项目的合同金额从 1.9802 亿令吉增加到 6.012 亿令吉，这是由于在实施过程中根据技术要求和条件对项目范围进行了调整。

能源转型和水利转型部（Petra）表示，调整措施包括将安全与发展（KESBAN）公路升级到联邦公路标准，以及对溢洪道结构、桥梁建设和泵房设计进行修改。

“为了确保基础设施满足功能性、安全性和长期耐久性要求，同时考虑到与极端天气和气候变化相关的风险，我们对范围和设计进行了调整。

“项目实施也受到现场技术限制的影响，包括公用设施迁移、土地征用和施工图纸协调，这些对于确保洪水易发地区居民、财产和公共基础设施的持续保护至关重要，”佩特拉在今天发表的一份声明中表示。

该声明是对审计长报告（LKAN）2/2026 中的调查结果的回应，该报告强调了 PLSB 项目实施中的几个缺陷。

该部表示，它和灌溉排水部 (DID) 认真对待 LKAN 就 PLSB 项目和海岸修复计划提出的建议，并致力于解决提出的问题。

“Petra 和 DID 将 LKAN 的调查结果视为一项重要的审查机制，以确保政府项目得到有效和透明的实施，同时找出需要改进的领域，并解决提出的问题，以加强公共服务管理和交付，”声明中写道。

Petra表示，DID已采取后续行动来解决PLSB项目中有关顾问管理的问题，包括向马来西亚工程师委员会提出正式投诉，并简化顾问服务管理和合同条款，以明确责任和问责制。

与此同时，该部表示，登嘉楼州瓜拉尼鲁斯海岸侵蚀控制项目的环境影响评估（EIA）审批程序已经完成，同时海滩养护工程的能力也已提高，以加快海岸保护措施的实施。

佩特拉表示：“对于吉打州兰卡威的巴西希坦和登嘉楼州的班底玛琅的项目，最终结算和最终付款的准备工作正在加快进行，以便最终确定违约赔偿金和已确定赔偿金的计算和收取。”

佩特拉表示，作为全面改进措施的一部分，DID 已实施了 2026 年 8 月 14 日生效的关于项目建设管理（常规）标准操作程序的 DID 通函第 6/2026 号，以加强场地准备、土地和公用设施管理、技术设计、进度监控和合同管理。

声明称，佩特拉和DID将继续确保所有审计建议得到落实，项目管理和公共拨款得到谨慎处理，重点关注实施质量和公众利益。

声明称，佩特拉将继续致力于加强防洪和海岸修复项目的治理，以确保更有效地实施项目，并加强对人民的保护和福祉，尤其是在应对洪水和海岸侵蚀风险方面。——马新社

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