A DAP lawmaker urged the Government to explain on why the work to replace 200 lamp posts in the Klang Valley is costing a whopping RM30.75 mil.
“If we break it down, it comes to about RM153,750 to engineer, procure, build and operate each lamp posts in the Klang Valley.
“And why is the contact being given through the company, Ennova Sdn Bhd, instead of coming straight from the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) or Putrajaya?” Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng asked in a statement.
On June 7, Bernama reported that Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB), though its subsidiary SCIB Properties Sdn Bhd, had obtained the contact to engineer, procure, build and operate 200 lamp posts in the Klang Valley from Ennova Sdn Bhd.
The project is aimed at replacing existing lamp posts with “integrated smart lamp posts”. It is expected to begin in June this year and finish by May next year.
“The contract is expected to help boost SCIB Group’s profitability, which will be distributed among the subsidiaries in stages,” it was reported a saying.
Perplexed by the arrangement, Lim urged the Government to explain whether the contract was given to Ennova via open tender system or otherwise.
“As an elected representative, I will not stop from seeking clarification on the matter. The Government has no excuse in sidestepping transparency and good governance, especially when it comes to contracts this expensive,” he remarked. – June 11, 2022
