By Zaki Salleh
IPOH: The Ipoh City Council (MBI) has awarded various contracts worth RM928,740, funded through the Malaysian Road Records Information System (MARRIS) allocation and MBI, to qualified contractors.
The ballot draw for the projects was broadcast live on MBI’s official Facebook page to ensure transparency and openness throughout the implementation process.
The event was officiated by Ipoh Mayor Datuk Zamakshari Hanipah.
The contracts involved civil engineering procurement under category CE21 as well as supply procurement registered with the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
Of the total amount awarded, RM779,340 was allocated for CE21 contracts covering the upgrading of public courts and fields, installation of ball-stop fencing, construction of speed bumps and road maintenance works around Ipoh.
Meanwhile, MOF procurement under field code 070201 involved three projects with a total allocation of RM149,400 specifically for the supply and planting of shade trees.
The ballot process was open to CIDB Grade G1 contractors within the Kinta district for civil engineering works, as well as contractors registered with the Ministry of Finance.
To ensure compliance with the stipulated regulations, the registration process and verification of CIDB, PKK and TCC certificates were carried out in advance.
A total of 125 contractors successfully registered for the ballot, although blacklisted contractors were excluded from the selection process.
The value of each ballot-awarded contract was capped at RM200,000 in line with Malaysian Treasury circulars aimed at providing fair opportunities to small-scale contractors, particularly those in the G1 category.
Zamakshari expressed confidence that the implementation of the projects would not only accelerate urban infrastructure development but also stimulate economic growth in Perak while supporting the sustainability of the local contracting industry.
For the record, notices for the ballot-awarded projects were published on MBI’s official portal, with online registration open from June 4 to June 10, 2026.
