<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUCHING (April 5): Contractors should seize the opportunity to obtain various construction projects within the country worth approximately RM180 billion this year, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>He said&nbsp;that out&nbsp;of the total value of the development projects, RM90 billion is government development expenditure, while another RM90 billion comes from the private sector.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“These projects include the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, as well as maintenance works.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"Therefore, the country requires quality contractors to ensure the success of the construction industry, which involves significant allocations. All of this should be built by qualified, knowledgeable, and skilled contractors," he said in a speech at the handing over of Sarawak Accelerator Programme for Construction Entrepreneurs (ACE) certificates&nbsp;here on Friday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The ACE programme, an initiative of the federal government through the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Construction Industry Development Board, aims at producing a new generation of contractors who possess&nbsp;knowledge, top-notch quality, competence, competitiveness&nbsp;and the ability to&nbsp;propel the Malaysian construction industry forward.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>A total of RM15 million was allocated for the programme, with a target of 300 participants.</p></div>


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