KUCHING, March 26 — Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah has told officers from various departments and agencies under the state Ministry of Infrastructure and Port...
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He expressed his regret that some officers did not share problems such as those related to the compensation demanded by landowners whose property was affected by infrastructure projects, citing a road project in the Samarahan Division as an example.He said when he arrived near the site, he was met by a group of local headmen and landowners who were very anxious over the matter of compensation for their affected land.
“But I hope it was a genuine mistake,” he said, adding that he and his two deputy ministers and permanent secretary are all open to feedback.“Whatever it is, whether it is bad or good news, you have to tell us,” he told the officers of agencies under his ministry.“In the industries of port and public works developments, integrity is more than just honesty.“When it is compromised, the consequences can be dire such as structural failures, legal repercussions and a tarnished reputation,” he said.
He said he is confident the ministry can do better, adding that another top priority was to achieve a zero sick project performance.
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