Sarawak assembly building – by CMS/Naim

This is the new Sarawak State Assembly building, built at a cost of about RM300 million, on the banks of the Sarawak River in Petra Jaya, Kuching.

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Source: Naim Holdings Bhd Annual Report 2009

The structure was developed by Chief Minister Taib Mahmud’s family-controlled listed firm Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd and another listed firm, Naim Holdings Bhd. According to the Annual Report 2009 of CMS Bhd, the complex was developed by CMS subsidiary PPES Works (Sarawak), along with a Naim subsidiary, Naim Cendera Sdn Bhd. Naim Holdings’ Annual Report 2009 says these two companies were turnkey contractors for the project, which was completed in May 2009.
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Costs soar after health services privatised

Ever since health care support services in general hospitals were privatised, costs borne by taxpayers have soared.

In 1996, health care support services were privatised to three companies: Faber Medi-Serve Sdn Bhd (FMS), Radicare (M) Sdn Bhd and Pantai Medivest Sdn Bhd.

In 1997, the payments made to these companies added up to RM340 million, broken down as follows:

  • Faber RM127m
  • Radicare RM150m
  • Pantai Medivest RM63m

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