High diesel prices will impact roadworks nationwide, says Malaysian lawmaker

High diesel prices will impact roadworks nationwide, says Malaysian lawmaker

He estimated that more than a third of the 855 ongoing projects under his ministry would face delays. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Higher construction, operational costs threaten road project delays nationwide, says deputy minister

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Apr 13: Road construction and maintenance projects nationwide are expected to face further delays due to the rising cost of construction materials and operational expenses, particularly diesel, linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a Bernama report, Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan said of the ongoing 855 projects under the Public Works Department (JKR), one-third were ahead of schedule, one-third were on …

Delays expected in road projects nationwide due to rising costs

Road construction and maintenance projects have been heavily affected by the West Asia conflict due to their reliance on diesel-powered machinery.