{
  "id": 12308398,
  "title": "Petra: Sungai Golok project cost rose to RM601m after scope changes, following A-G report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/petra-sungai-golok-project-cost-rose-to-rm601m-after-scope-changes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T05:29:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/06/petra-sungai-golok-project-cost-rose-to-rm601m-after-scope-changes-following-a-g-report/237904"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin (PLSB) project in Kelantan has seen its contract value increase from RM198.02 million to RM601.20 million due to adjustments made to the project scope based on technical requirements and conditions during implementation. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) cited upgrades to the Security and Development (KESBAN) road, modifications to the spillway structures, bridge construction, and pump house design as key changes to ensure the infrastructure meets functional, safety, and long-term durability requirements. Additionally, project implementation was affected by on-site technical constraints, including utility relocation, land acquisition, and coordination of construction drawings. Petra acknowledged weaknesses identified in the Auditor General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026 and committed to addressing the matters raised, implementing follow-up actions by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to improve consultant management and clarify responsibilities and accountability.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Petra explains Sungai Golok project cost rise to RM601m in response to A-G report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/petra-explains-sungai-golok-project-cost-rise-to-rm601m-in-response",
        "published": "2026-10-06T05:29:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}