GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA

STANDARD FORM OF CONTRACT TO BE USED

WHERE BILLS OF QUANTITIES FORM PART OF THE
CONTRACT

P.W.D. FORM 203A (Rev. 1/2010)

Hak Cipta Terpelihara Kerajaan Malaysia

 CONDITION OF CONTRACT
TO BE USED WHERE BILLS AND QUANTITIES
FORM PART OF THE CONTRACT

PWD FORM 203A (Rev. 1/2010)

_______________________________________________________________________
This form has been approved by Attorney General’s Chamber

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Clause Page

1.0 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS 1

2.0 CONTRACT PERIOD 3
3.0 THE S.O. AND S.O.’S REPRESENTATIVE 3
4.0 S.O.’S RIGHT TO TAKE ACTION 4
5.0 S.O.’S INSTRUCTIONS 4
6.0 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 5
7.0 CONTRACT SUM 6
8.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 6
9.0 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND UNDERTAKINGS OF THE 7
CONTRACTOR

10.0 OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR 8

11.0 INSPECTION OF SITE 8
12.0 PROGRAMME OF WORK 9
13.0 PERFORMANCE BOND/PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE SUM 10
14.0 INDEMNITY IN RESPECT OF PERSONAL INJURIES AND DAMAGE TO 10
PROPERTY

15.0 INSURANCE AGAINST PERSONAL INJURIES AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 11

16.0 INDEMNITIES TO GOVERNMENT INRESPECT OF CLAIMS BY WORKMEN 12
17.0 EMPLOYEES’ SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1969 13
18.0 INSURANCE OF WORKS 13
19.0 SETTING OUT 14
20.0 UNFIXED MATERIALS AND GOODS 15
21.0 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW 15
22.0 DESIGN 15
23.0 EMPLOYMENT OF WORKMEN 16
24.0 VARIATIONS 18
25.0 VALUATION OF VARIATION 19
26.0 SUMMARY OF TENDER 19
27.0 MEASUREMENT OF WORKS 20
28.0 PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR AND INTERIM CERTIFICATES 20
29.0 ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM 22
30.0 FLUCTUTATION OF PRICE 22
31.0 FINAL ACCOUNT AND PAYMENT CERTIFICATE 22
32.0 EFFECT OF S.O.’S CERTIFICATES 23
33.0 DEDUCTION FROM MONEY DUE TO CONTRACTOR 23
34.0 PRIME COST / PROVISIONAL SUMS 23

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Clause Page

35.0 MATERIALS, GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP 24

36.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS, GOODS AND EQUIPMENT 24
37.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL PLANT, EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES AND MACHINERIES 25
38.0 POSSESSION OF SITE 26
39.0 COMPLETION OF WORKS 27
40.0 DAMAGES FOR NON-COMPLETION 28
41.0 SECTIONAL COMPLETION 28
42.0 PARTIAL OCCUPATION/TAKING OVER BY GOVERNMENT 29
43.0 DELAY AND EXTENSION OF TIME 30
44.0 CLAIMS FOR LOSS AND EXPENSE 31
45.0 INVESTIGATION BY THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER PERSONS IN CASE OF 31
ACCIDENT, FAILURE OR OTHER EVENT

46.0 ACCESS FOR WORKS, ETC. 31

47.0 SUB-CONTRACT OR ASSIGNMENT 32
48.0 DEFECTS AFTER COMPLETION 33
49.0 UNFULFILLED OBLIGATIONS 34
50.0 SUSPENSION OF WORKS 34
51.0 EVENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF DEFAULT BY THE CONTRACTOR 35
52.0 TERMINATION ON NATIONAL INTEREST 37
53.0 TERMINATION ON CORRUPTION, UNLAWFUL OR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES 38
54.0 PAYMENTS UPON SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION ON NATIONAL INTEREST 38
55.0 EVENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF DEFAULT BY THE GOVERNMENT 39
56.0 CERTIFICATE OF TERMINATION COSTS 40
57.0 SURVIVING RIGHTS 40
58.0 EFFECT OF FORCE MAJEURE 41
59.0 SITE AGENT AND ASSISTANTS 42
60.0 NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACTORS AND/OR NOMINATED SUPPLIERS 42
61.0 PAYMENT TO NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACTORS OR SUPPLIERS 43
62.0 NO LIABILITY OF GOVERNMENT TO NOMINATED AND/OR SUB-CONTRACTOR 44
OR SUPPLIER

63.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR TO NOMINATED AND / OR SUB- 44

CONTRACTORS OR SUPPLIERS

64.0 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 44

65.0 ANTIQUITIES 45
66.0 ARBITRATION 45
67.0 NOTICE, ETC. 46
68.0 SAFETY AT THE SITE 47

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Clause Page

69.0 ADVANCE PAYMENT 48

70.0 AMENDMENT 49
71.0 CONFIDENTIALITY 49
72.0 STAMP DUTY 49
73.0 SEVERABILITY 49
74.0 WAIVER 50
75.0 LAWS APPLICABLE 50
76.0 SUCCESSORS BOUND 50
77.0 EPIDEMICS AND MEDICAL ATTENDANCE 50
78.0 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 50
79.0 GENERAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARD 50
80.0 RESTRICTION AND PROCEDURE ON USE OF IMPORTED MATERIALS AND 51
GOODS
81.0 TIME 51

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CONTRACT NO:__________________________________ of 20 _____________

EXPENDITURE to be met from: Head ……………………………………….

Sub-head ………………………………….

Year of ……………………………….…….

A CONTRACT made on day of 20 between the Government of Malaysia

(hereinafter referred to as the "Government") of the one part and

(Company No. ) (hereinafter called the "Contractor") and having its registered address at

of the other part.

(The Government and the Contractor shall hereinafter individually be referred to "Party" or collectively
as the "Parties")

WHEREAS:

A. The Government is desirous of

at (hereinafter referred to as the “Works”) and

has caused Drawings, Bills of Quantities, Specification describing the work to be done to be
prepared.

B. The said Drawings numbered (hereinafter referred to as

the "Contract Drawings"), and the Bills of Quantities, Specification, Form of Tender and Letter
of Acceptance of Tender have been signed by or on behalf of the Parties hereto.

NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1.0 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

1.1 Definition

Unless the context otherwise requires, this Contract or an item or entry in the Appendices specifically
otherwise provides, the following words and phrases in this Contract and the Appendices shall have the
meaning given below or ascribed in the clauses or Appendix item to which reference is made:

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(a) “Contract” means this contract and the appendices attached hereto;

(b) “Contract Documents” means the documents forming the tender and acceptance
thereof including:

- Form of Tender;
- Letter of Acceptance of Tender;
- Contract Drawings;
- Bills of Quantities;
- Specifications;
- Treasury’s Instructions;
- ;
- ;
- ;

and all these documents shall be complementary to one another;

(c) “Contractor” means the person or persons, sole proprietor, partnership, firm or
company whose tender for the Works has been accepted and who
has or have signed this Contract and includes the Contractor's
personal representatives, heirs, successors, executors,
administrators, servant and agent;

(d) "Contract Period" means the time frame stipulated in clause 2;

(e) "Contract Sum" means the sum stipulated in clause 7;

(f) "Date for Completion" means the date fixed and stated in Appendix or any other date as
provided for in clause 39;

(g) "Defects Liability Period" means the period stated in Appendix or if none stated, the period
is twelve (12) months from the date of practical completion
certified by the S.O. as provided for under clause 39.3;

(h) "Nominated Sub- means all specialist, merchants, tradesmen and others executing
Contractor" or "Nominated any work or services, or supplying any materials or goods for
Supplier" which Prime Cost Sum (or P.C. Sums) are included in the Bills of
Quantities or which the S.O. has given written instructions in
regard to the expenditure of Provisional Sum and who may be
nominated by the S.O. and employed by the Contractor as Sub-
contractors or Suppliers;

(i) "On-Cost Charges" means any cost and expenses reasonably incurred by the
Government;

(j) "Officer Named" means officer empowered to take action on behalf of the
Government pertaining to clauses ..................................;

(k) "Prime Cost" or means a sum for works or services to be executed by a

abbreviation "P.C. Sum" Nominated Sub-Contractor or sums for materials or goods to be
obtained from a Nominated Supplier;

(l) "Provisional Sum" means a sum for work or for the supply of goods or materials
which cannot be defined or detailed at the time the tender
documents are issued;

(m) "Site" means the land and other places on, above, under, in or through
which the Works are to be executed and any other lands or places

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 provided or approved by the Government for working space or
any other purposes as may be specifically designated in this
Contract and whether the same may be on the Site or not;

(n) "S.O." means the Superintending Officer who shall be

………………………………………………………………….. and/or
his successors in office;

(o) "S.O.'s Representatives" means any person or persons delegated or authorised in writing
by the S.O. to perform any of the duties of the S.O. as may be
from time to time notified in writing to the Contractor by the S.O.
pursuant to clause 3.3(a) of this Contract;

(p) "Works" means the works specified in the Contract Documents and shall
include temporary works.

1.2 Interpretation

(a) The terms "approved or approval" and "directed or direction" wherever used in this Contract
shall be in writing.

(b) Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa where the context requires.

(c) The headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to be part of this
Contract or be taken into consideration in the interpretation or construction of this Contract.

(d) Unless otherwise specifically stated, a reference in this Contract and the Appendices to any
clause means that clause in this Contract.

(e) This Contract and the Appendices are to be read as a whole and the effect or operation of any
clause in this Contract or item in or entry in the Appendices shall, unless otherwise specifically
stated, be read subject to any relevant qualification or modification in any other clauses in this
Contract or item in or entry in the Appendices.

2.0 CONTRACT PERIOD

The Contract Period shall be for a period of commencing from

ending on .

3.0 THE S.O. AND S.O.'S REPRESENTATIVE

3.1 Duties of S.O. and S.O.'s Representative

The S.O. shall be responsible for the overall supervision and direction of the Works. All matters
regarding the Works shall be dealt with by the Contractor with the S.O.

3.2 S.O.'s Representative

(a) The S.O. may from time to time appoint such number of S.O.'s Representative as he
deems fit.

(b) The S.O.'s Representative shall be responsible to the S.O. and his duties are to watch
and supervise the Works and to test and examine any materials or goods to be used or
workmanship employed in connection with the Works.

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3.3 S.O.'s Authority to Delegate

(a) The S.O. may from time to time in writing delegate to the S.O.'s Representative any of
the powers and authorities vested in the S.O. as listed in the letter of delegation and
shall furnish to the Contractor a copy of all such written delegation of powers and
authorities.

(b) Any instruction or approval given by the S.O.'s Representative to the Contractor within
the terms of such delegation shall bind the Contractor and the Government as though it
had been given by the S.O. PROVIDED THAT failure of the S.O.'s Representative to
disapprove any work or material shall not prejudice the power of the S.O. thereafter to
disapprove such work or materials and to order the pulling down, removal or breaking
up thereof.

(c) If the Contractor is not satisfied with any decision of the S.O.'s Representative, the
Contractor shall refer the matter to the S.O. who shall confirm, reverse or vary the
decision of the S.O.'s Representative.

(d) The delegation under this clause shall not preclude the S.O. from himself exercising or
performing at any time any of the delegated powers and duties.

4.0 S.O.'S RIGHT TO TAKE ACTION

4.1 Notwithstanding any provision in this Contract it is hereby agreed that:

(a) the power of the S.O. to issue instruction requiring a variation under clause 24 shall be
subject to the financial limits as set out in Appendix hereto. If the instruction for a
variation under clause 24 is more than the financial limits as set out in the Appendix,
the S.O. shall obtain the prior written approval of the relevant authorities of the
Government; and

(b) the right to act on behalf of the Government in respect of any matter which arises out
of the provisions of clauses 51, 52, 53, 58 and 66, shall be exercised by the Officer
Named in Appendix;

4.2 The Contractor shall not be entitled to extension of time or any additional cost or expense or
whatsoever arising from compliance with this clause 4.

5.0 S.O.'S INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 The S.O. may from time to time issue further drawings, details and/or written instructions (all
of which are hereafter collectively referred to as "S.O.'s instructions") in regard to-

(a) the Variation as referred to in clause 24 hereof;

(b) any discrepancy in or between the Contract Documents as referred to in clause 8.2(b)
hereof;

(c) the removal from the Site of any materials or goods brought thereon by the Contractor and
the substitutions of any other materials or goods therefore;

(d) the removal and/or re-execution of any works executed by the Contractor;

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 (e) the dismissal from the Works of any person mentioned in clause 23.6 hereof employed
thereupon;

(f) the opening up for inspection of any work covered up;

(g) the amending and making good of any defects whatsoever under clause 48;

(h) any matter which is necessary and incidental to the carrying out and completion of the
Works under this Contract; and

(i) any matter in respect of which the S.O. is expressly empowered by this Contract to issue
instructions.

5.2 All instructions issued by the S.O. shall be in writing. The Contractor shall forthwith comply with
all instructions issued to him by the S.O. If such instruction is given orally, the S.O. shall then
issue a written instruction within seven (7) days from the date of such oral instruction is given.

5.3 If within seven (7) days after receipt of a written notice from the S.O. requiring compliance of
an instruction and the Contractor does not comply therewith, then the S.O. without prejudice to
any other rights or remedies available to the Government under this Contract, undertake the
work departmentally or employ and pay another Contractor or any other persons to execute
any work whatsoever which may be necessary to give effect to such instruction. All costs and
expenses incurred in connection with such employment (including On-Cost Charges), shall be
deducted from any money due or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract, and
failing which such deductions shall be recovered from the Performance Bond or as a debt due
from the Contractor.

5.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by the Government in
carrying out the Works under clause 5.3 and On-Cost Charges (calculated by applying the
Percentage of On-Cost Charges stated in Appendix hereto to the amount incurred). The
Government shall be entitled to deduct such costs, expenses and On-cost Charges or any part
thereof from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract or to
recover the same from the Performance Bond or as a debt due from the Contractor.

6.0 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

6.1 The Contractor shall upon and subject to this Contract, construct and complete the Works
using materials, goods and workmanship of the quality and standards therein specified in
accordance with best industry practice.

6.2 The Contractor also undertake any consequential work in relation to the construction and
completion of Works on the Site i.e. removal/diversion of public sewer, water mains, electrical
mains, gas mains and telephone mains and the installation of permanent connections thereto
shall be borne by the Government. The Government shall reimburse the Contractor for such
costs by adding it to the Contract Sum PROVIDED THAT such cost have not already been
included in the Contract Sum by way of a Provisional Sum or otherwise.

PROVIDED FURTHER any temporary connection shall be obtained by the Contractor with no
additional cost to the Government for purpose of carrying out their work.

6.3 The Contractor shall also make good any defect, imperfection, shrinkage or any other fault
whatsoever which may appear during the Defects Liability Period in accordance with clause 48
hereof.

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7.0 CONTRACT SUM

The Government hereby covenants to pay the Contractor in consideration of the construction and
completion of the Works and making good of any defects whatsoever to the Works the sum of Ringgit:
_
(RM ) or such other sum as shall become payable under and at the times and in
the manner specified in this Contract.

8.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

8.1 Custody of the Contract Documents

(a) The Contract shall be prepared in two (2) original copies. The original copies of the
Contract shall remain in the custody of the S.O. and the Contractor.

(b) Immediately after the execution of this Contract, the S.O. shall furnish to the Contractor
without any charge (unless he shall have been previously furnished) with:

(i) two (2) copies of the Contract Drawings; and

(ii) two (2) copies of the unpriced Bills of Quantities and (if requested by the
Contractor) one copy of the priced Bills of Quantities.

(c) The S.O. shall, as and when necessary and without charge to the Contractor, furnish
him with two (2) copies of such further working drawings or details as are reasonably
necessary either to explain and amplify the Contract Drawings or the Specification (if
any) or to enable the Contractor to construct and complete the Works in accordance
with this Contract. PROVIDED THAT nothing contained in the said working drawings
or details shall impose any obligation beyond those imposed by the Contract
Documents.

(d) The Contractor shall keep one copy of the Contract Drawings, the Specification (if any),
unpriced Bills of Quantities, priced Bills of Quantities (if any) and other like documents
referred to in sub-clause (c) hereof on the Site and the S.O. shall at all reasonable
times have access to the same.

(e) Upon final payment being made pursuant to the issuance of Final Account and
Payment Certificate under clause 31, the Contractor shall return to the S.O. all
drawings, details, specifications, unpriced copy of Bill of Quantities and priced Bill of
Quantities, if any.

(f) None of the documents hereinbefore mentioned shall be used by the Contractor for
any purpose other than this Contract.

8.2 Sufficiency of Contract Documents

(a) The Contract documents are to be taken as mutually explanatory of one another. The
Contractor shall provide everything necessary for the proper execution of the Works
until its completion according to the true intent and meaning of the Contract Documents
taken together whether the true intent and meaning may or may not be particularly
shown or described PROVIDED THAT it can be reasonably inferred therefrom.

(b) If the Contractor shall find any discrepancy in or divergence between any two or more
of the Contract Documents including a discrepancy or divergence between parts of any
one of them, he shall immediately give to the S.O. a written notice specifying the

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 discrepancy or divergence and the S.O. shall issue instructions in regard thereto
PROVIDED ALWAYS that such discrepancy or divergence shall not vitiate this
Contract.

9.0 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND UNDERTAKINGS OF THE CONTRACTOR

9.1 Representations and Warranties

The Contractor hereby represents and warrants to the Government that-

(a) it is a corporation validly existing under the laws of Malaysia ;

(b) the Contractor has obtained a valid registration with the Construction Industry Development
Board;

(c) it has the corporate power to enter into and perform its obligations under this Contract and to
carry out the transactions and to carry on its business as contemplated by this Contract*;

(d) it has taken all necessary corporate actions to authorize the entry into and performance of this
Contract and to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Contract*;

(e) as at the execution date, neither the execution nor performance by it of this Contract nor any
transactions contemplated by this Contract will violate in any respect any provision of-

(i) its Memorandum and Articles of Association; or

(ii) any other document or agreement which is binding upon it or its asset*;

(f) no litigation, arbitration, tax claim, dispute or administrative proceeding is presently current or
pending or, to its knowledge, threatened, which is likely to have a material adverse effect upon
it or its ability to perform its financial or other obligations under this Contract;

(g) this Contract constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Contractor and is
enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions;

(h) it has necessary financial and technical capability to undertake the Works,

and the Contractor acknowledges that the Government has entered into this Contract in reliance
on its representations and warranties as aforesaid.

9.2 Undertakings of the Contractor*

The Contractor undertakes that-

(a) it shall comply with all requirements, statutory or otherwise, regulating or relating to the conduct,
trade, business or profession of a contractor, and the Contractor shall be fully and solely liable
for all costs incurred thereby;

(b) it shall pay all taxes that may be imposed on the profits made in respect of this Contract in
accordance with the applicable laws; and

(c) it shall ensure that all his employees, including non-Malaysian personnel, comply with all


applicable only if the Contractor is a company registered under the Companies Act 1965.

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 relevant laws to which they are subject to including payment of income tax, which in respect
thereto the Contractor shall make such deductions from the salaries of his employees as may
be lawfully imposed by the relevant authority.

10.0 OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall-

(a) construct, complete, test and commission the Works in accordance with the Specifications,
Contract Drawings and any other documents specified in the Contract Documents;

(b) perform the Works in a proper manner and in accordance with good management practice and
to the best advantage of the Government;

(c) take all appropriate measures expected of a contractor providing similar works to ensure that
the Works comply with the requirements of this Contract;

(d) perform the Works and discharge its obligations as contained in this Contract by exercising
professional judgment and practice, requisite skill, care and diligence. In performing the Works,
the Contractor shall provide well-outlined procedures in the form agreed by the Government for
reporting and co-ordination purposes;

(e) at all times perform the Works in such manner as will always safeguard and protect the
Government's interest in relation to the Works and take all necessary and proper steps to
prevent abuse or uneconomical use of facilities, if any, made available by the Government to
the Contractor;

(f) inform the Government immediately in writing of the occurrence of any factor or event, which is
likely to affect the Works. Such notification shall not be construed as a discharge of any of the
Contractor's obligations under this Contract;

(g) provide and maintain throughout the Contract Period such number, categories of qualified and
competent personnel necessary to perform the Works;

(h) provide and maintain at its own cost and expense all equipment and materials necessary for
the proper and effective performance of the Works;

(i) instruct and supervise its staffs and sub-contractor in carrying out the Works' repairs and other
works in relation to the Works;

(j) make good any defect, imperfection, shrinkage or any other fault whatsoever which may appear
during the Defects Liability Period; and

(k) carry out any other obligations and responsibilities under this Contract.

11.0 INSPECTION OF SITE

11.1 The Contractor shall be deemed to have inspected and examined the Site and its surroundings
and to have satisfied himself before submitting his tender as to the following:

(a) the nature of the ground and subsoil;

(b) the form and nature of the Site;

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(c) the extent and nature of the work, materials and goods necessary for the completion of the
Works;

(d) the means of communication with and access to the Site;

(e) the accommodation he may require; and

(f) in general to have obtained for himself all necessary information as to risks, contingencies and
all circumstances influencing and affecting his tender.

11.2 Any information or document forwarded by the Government to the Contractor shall not relieve
the Contractor of his obligations under the provisions of this clause.

12.0 PROGRAMME OF WORK

12.1 Within fourteen (14) days from the receipt of the Letter of Acceptance by the Government, the
Contractor shall submit to the S.O. for his approval –

(a) a work programme for the carrying out of the Works (hereinafter referred to as “Work
Programme”) in such form and details as determined by the S.O. showing the detail activities
of the Works so as to enable the Government to monitor the progress thereof; and

(b) a general description in writing, of the arrangement and methods of construction which the
Contractor proposes to adopt for the carrying out of the Works.

12.2 The S.O. shall within ( ) days after receipt of the Contractor’s programme:

(a) approve the Work Programme in writing; or

(b) reject the Work Programme in writing with reasons and/or request modifications; and/or

(c) request the Contractor to supply further information to clarify or substantiate the Work
Programme or to satisfy the S.O. as to its reasonableness having regard to the
Contractor’s obligations under the Contract,

PROVIDED THAT if none of the above actions is taken within the said period of ( )
days the S.O. shall be deemed to have approved the Works Programme as submitted.

12.3 The Contractor shall upon receipt from the S.O. any request under clause 12.2(ii) or (iii)
resubmit a modified Work Programme or provide further information as requested.

12.4 If at any time it should appear to the S.O. that the actual progress of Works does not conform
to the approve Work Programme referred to herein before the Contractor shall produce, at the
request of the S.O. , a revised Work Programme showing the modifications to the approved
Work Programme necessary to ensure completion of the whole Works within the time for
completion provided for in clause 39 hereof or extended time granted pursuant to clause 43
hereof.

12.5 The submission to and approval by the S.O. or the S.O’s Representative of such Work
Programme or the furnishing of such particulars shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his
duties or responsibilities under this Contract.

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13.0 PERFORMANCE BOND/PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE SUM

13.1(a) The Contractor shall, on the date of the possession of Site, provide a Performance Bond or
Performance Guarantee Sum as the case may be substantially in the form as in Appendix
issued by an approved licensed bank or financial institution incorporated in Malaysia in favour
of the Government for a sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total Contract Sum as
specified in Appendix to secure the due performance of the obligations under this Contract by
the Contractor. The Performance Bond shall remain valid and effective until *twelve (12) /
twenty four (24) months after the expiry of the Defect Liability Period or the issuance of the
Certificate of Completion of Making Good Defects, whichever is the later.

(b) If the Contractor fails to submit the said Performance Bond as specified in sub-clause (a) above
on the date of possession of site, then the Contractor shall be deemed to have opted for
Performance Bond in the form of Performance Guarantee Sum as provided for under clause
13.2 hereof.

13.2 The Contractor may opt for a Performance Bond in the form of Performance Guarantee Sum
in lieu of the Bank, Insurance or Finance Company Guarantee as specified in clause 13.1
hereof whereby deductions of ten percent (10%) shall be made from the first interim payments
and subsequent interim payment until the total amount deducted aggregate to a sum equivalent
to five (5%) percent of the Contract Sum. The amount deducted shall be retained by the
Government up to *twelve (12) / twenty four (24) months after the expiry of the Defect Liability
Period or the issuance of the Certificate of Completion of Making Good Defects, whichever is
the later.

13.3 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Contract, the Government shall be entitled at any
time to call upon the Performance Bond, wholly or partially, in the event that the Contractor fails
to perform or fulfil its obligations under this Contract and such failure is not remedied in
accordance with this Contract.

13.4 If a payment is made to the Government pursuant to any claim under the Performance Bond,
the Contractor shall issue to the Government further security in the form of additional
performance bond or bonds for an amount not less than the amount so paid to the Government
on or prior to the date of such payment so that the total sum of the Performance Bond shall be
maintained at all times at the value specified in clause 13.1 (a).

13.5 The Performance Bond (or any balance thereof remaining for the credit of the Contractor) may
be released or refunded to the Contractor on the completion of making good of all defects,
shrinkages or other faults which may appear during the Defects Liability Period and upon the
giving of the Certificate of Completion of Making Good Defects for the whole of the Works under
clause 48.

13.6 Notwithstanding the above, in the event that this Contract is terminated under clause 51 hereof
the said Performance Bond or any balance thereof shall be forfeited.

14.0 INDEMNITY IN RESPECT OF PERSONAL INJURIES AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

14.1 The Contractor agrees with the Government that-

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*Delete whichever is not applicable
Contract sum up to RM 10 million : twelve (12) months
Contract sum more than RM 10 million : twenty four (24) months

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(a) it shall perform all of its obligations under this Contract at its own risk and releases, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, the Government and their agents and servants from all claims and
demands of every kind resulting from any accident, damage, injury or death arising from the
carrying out of the Works except where such accident, damage, injury or death is caused or
contributed to by any act or omission or negligence of the Government or its agents and
servants. The Contractor expressly agrees that in the absence of any such act, omission or
negligence as aforesaid the Government shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever in
relation to such accident, damage, injury or death;

(b) it shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Government from and against all actions, suits,
claims or demands, proceedings, losses, damages, compensation, costs (including legal cost),
charges and expenses whatsoever to which the Government shall or may be or become liable
in respect of or arising from-

(i) the negligent use, misuse or abuse by the Contractor or its personnel, servants, agents
or employees appointed by the Contractor;

(ii) any loss or damage to property or injury of whatsoever nature or kind and howsoever
or wherever sustained or caused or contributed to by carrying out of the Works by the
Contractor to any person and not caused by the negligence or wilful act, default or
omission of the Government, its agents or servants; or

(iii) any loss, damage or injury from any cause whatsoever to property or persons affected
by the Works to the extent to which the same is occasioned or contributed to by the
act, omission, neglect, breach or default of the Contractor or personnel, servants,
agents or employees; and

(c) The obligations under this clause shall continue after the expiry or earlier termination of this
Contract in respect of any act, deed, matter or thing happening before such expiration or
termination of this Contract.

14.2 The Contractor shall indemnify, protect and defend at its own cost and expense, the
Government and its agents and servants from and against all actions, claims and liabilities
arising out of acts done by the Contractor in the performance of this Contract.

15.0 INSURANCE AGAINST PERSONAL INJURIES AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

15.1 Taking of Insurance

(a) Without prejudice to his liability to indemnify the Government under clause 14 hereof, the
Contractor shall, as a condition precedent to the commencement of any work under this
Contract, effect and maintain such insurances whether with or without an excess amount as
specified in Appendix hereto as are necessary to cover the liability of the Contractor and all
subcontractors, whether nominated or otherwise.

(b) Such insurance shall be for the purpose of personal injuries or death, damage or loss to
property, movable or immovable, arising out of, or in the course of, or by reason of the execution
of the Works and caused by any negligence, omission, breach of contract or default of the
Contractor or any sub-contractor, whether nominated or otherwise, or of any servants or agents
of the Contractor or of any such sub-contractor, whether nominated or otherwise. Where an
excess amount is specified in Appendix, the Contractor shall bear the amount of such excess.
The policy or policies of insurance shall contain a cross liability clause indemnifying each of the
jointly insured against claims made by on him by the other jointly insured.

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(c) Such insurance as referred to under sub-clause (a) hereof shall be effected with an insurance
company as approved by the Government and maintained in the joint names of the Government
and Contractor and all sub-contractors, whether nominated or otherwise. Such insurance shall
cover from the period of the date of possession of site until the date of issuance of Certificate
of Making Good Defects for any claim occasioned by the Contractor or any sub-contractor in
the course of any operations carried out by the Contractor or any sub-contractor for the purpose
of complying with his obligations under Clause 48 hereof.

15.2 Production of Policies

It shall be the duty of the Contractor to produce and shall deposit the relevant policy or
policies of the insurance together with receipts in respect of premiums paid to the S.O.,
whether demanded or not.

15.3 Default in Insuring

If the Contractor fails to effect or renew such insurances as are required to be effected and
maintained under this Contract, the Government or the S.O. on its behalf may effect or renew
such insurance and shall be entitled to deduct a sum equivalent to the amount in respect of the
premiums paid and On-Cost Charges (calculated by applying the 'Percentage for On-cost
Charges' stated in Appendix hereto to the premiums paid), from any money due or to become
due to the Contractor under this Contract or to recover the same from the Performance Bond
or as a debt due from the Contractor.

15.4 Cancellation of Insurance

(a) The Contractor shall ensure that any insurance policy effected hereto shall only be cancelled
by the insurer after the expiry of thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the Government of
a written notice from the insurer advising of such impending cancellation PROVIDED THAT the
Contractor has been issued with the Certificate of Making Good Defects in accordance with
clause 48.

(b) The Contractor shall not at any time permit or cause to be done any act, matter or thing which
may result in any insurance effected by virtue of this Contract being vitiated or rendered void
or voidable or whereby the rate of the premium on any insurance effected shall be liable to be
increased.

15.5 Loss or Damage Occasioned by Insured Risk

(a) In the event of any damage or loss occurring during the performance of this Contract, the
Contractor shall repair, replace or make good such damage or loss from the amount of
insurance claimed, if sufficient, or if insufficient, using his own resources.

16.0 INDEMNITIES TO GOVERNMENT IN RESPECT OF CLAIMS BY WORKMEN

16.1 Workmen Compensation

(a) The Contractor shall be liable for and shall indemnify and keep indemnified the
Government and its officers or servants from all liabilities arising out of claims by any
workman employed by the Contractor in and for the performance of this Contract for
payment of compensation under or by virtue of the Workmen's Compensation Act 1952
and the Employee's Social Security Act 1969 or any other law amending or replacing
such law and from all costs and expenses incidental and consequential thereto.

(b) The Contractor shall effect and maintain throughout the Contract Period a "Workmen

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 Compensation Insurance" or any other applicable insurance for its personnel, servants,
agents or employees required under the laws of Malaysia.

17.0 EMPLOYEES' SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1969

17.1 Registration with SOCSO

Without prejudice to his liability to indemnify the Government under clause 16, the Contractor
shall register or cause to register all local workmen employed in the execution of the Works and
who are subject to registration under the Employee's Social Security Scheme ("the SOCSO
Scheme") in accordance with the Employee's Social Security Act 1969 or any subsequent
modification or re-enactment of the said Act. For the purpose of this sub-clause, the term "local
workmen" shall include workmen who are Malaysian citizens and those who have permanent
resident status.

17.2 Contribution to SOCSO

The Contractor shall submit the Code Number and Social Security Numbers of all the workmen
registered under the SOCSO scheme to the S.O. for verification. The Contractor shall make
payment of all contribution from time to time on the first contribution day on which the same
ought to be paid and until the completion of this Contract and it shall be the duty of the
Contractor to produce to the S.O. contribution statement or payment vouchers as evidence of
payment of such contribution, whether demanded or not.

17.3 Default in Complying with SOCSO

If the Contractor fails to comply with the terms of this Clause, the Government or the S.O. on
its behalf may without prejudice to any other remedy available to the Government for breach of
any terms of this Contract:

(a) withhold an amount from any money which would otherwise be due to the Contractor
under this Contract and which in the opinion of the S.O. will satisfy any claims for
compensation by workmen that would have been borne by SOCSO Scheme had the
Contractor not made default in maintaining the contribution; and/or

(b) pay such contributions as have become due and remain unpaid and deduct the amount
of such contributions including On-Cost Charges (calculated by applying the
Percentage of On-Cost Charges stated in Appendix to the contributions paid), from any
money due or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract, and failing which
such contributions shall be recovered from the Performance Bond or as a debt due
from the Contractor.

18.0 INSURANCE OF WORKS

18.1 Taking of Insurance

(a) The Contractor shall in the joint names of the Government and the Contractor insure
against loss and damage by fire, lightning, explosion, storm, tempest, flood, ground
subsidence, bursting or overflowing of water tanks, apparatus or pipes, aircraft and
other aerial devices or articles dropped therefrom, riot and civil commotion, all work
executed and all unfixed materials and goods, delivered to, placed on or adjacent to
the Works and intended therefore (but excluding temporary buildings, plant, tools and
equipment owned or hired by the Contractor or any sub-contractor, nominated or

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 otherwise) to the full value thereof (plus any amount which may be specifically stated
in Appendix or elsewhere in the Contract Documents) and shall keep such work,
materials and goods, so insured until the completion of the whole of the Works,
notwithstanding any arrangement for Sectional Completion or Partial Occupation by
the Government under this Contract. Such insurance policy or policies shall provide
expressly for payment in the first place to the Government of any insurance monies
due under the policy or policies.

(b) The said insurance with or without an excess clause as specified in Appendix hereto
shall be effected with an insurance company approved by the S.O. and it shall be the
duty of the Contractor to produce to the S.O. the said policy or policies and the receipts
in respect of the premium paid. Where an excess clause is specified in Appendix, the
Contractor shall bear the amount of such excess.

18.2 Default in Insuring

If the Contractor fails to effect or renew such insurance as are necessary under this clause, the
Government or the S.O. on its behalf may renew such insurance and pay the premium in
respect thereof and deduct the amount so expended including On-Cost Charges (calculated by
applying the 'Percentage of On-cost Charges' stated in Appendix to the premiums paid), from
any money due or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract, and failing which such
premium shall be recovered from the Performance Bond or as a debt due from the Contractor.

18.3 Payment of Insurance in the Event of any Loss/Damage

Upon the occurrence of any loss or damage to the Works or unfixed materials or goods prior to
the date the Works has been certified as practically completed by the S.O. in the Certificate of
Practical Completion, the Contractor shall notwithstanding that settlement of any insurance
claim has not been completed, with due diligence restore, replace or repair the same, remove
and dispose of any debris and proceed with the carrying out and completion of the Works. All
money if and when received from the insurance under this clause shall be paid in the first place
to the Government and then (less any such amounts as are specifically required in Appendix
or elsewhere in the Contract Documents) be released to the Contractor by instalments on the
certificate for payment issued by the S.O., calculated as from the date of receipt of the money
in proportion to the extent of the work of restoration, replacement or repair and the removal and
disposal of debris previously carried out by the Contractor. The Contractor shall not be entitled
to any payment in respect of the work of restoration, replacement or repair and the removal and
disposal of debris other than the money received under the said insurance.

18.4 Cancellation of Insurance Policy

The Contractor shall ensure that any insurance policy effected hereto shall only be cancelled
by the insurer after the expiry of thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the Government of
a written notice from the insurer advising of such impending cancellation PROVIDED THAT the
Contractor has been issued with the Certificate of Making Good Defects in accordance with
clause 48.

19.0 SETTING OUT

19.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the true and proper setting out of the Works and for the
correctness of the positions, levels, dimensions and alignments of all parts of the Works and
for the provisions of all necessary instruments, appliances and labour in connection therewith.

19.2 If at any time during the progress of the Works any error in the positions, levels, dimensions or
alignments of any part of the Works is discovered, the Contractor shall at his own expense

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 rectify such error unless such error is based on incorrect data supplied in writing by the S.O.'s
Representative in which case the expense of rectifying shall be borne by the Government.

19.3 If at any time during the progress of the Works, any error shall appear or arise in the setting-
out required to construct the Works or in the position, levels, dimensions or alignment of any
part of the Works, the Contractor, on being required to do so by the S.O., shall at his own
expense rectify such error to the satisfaction of the S.O. The checking of any setting out of or
of any line or level by the S.O. shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility
for the correctness thereof and the Contractor shall carefully protect and preserve all things
used in the setting-out required for the construction of the Works until the S.O. agrees that the
said things may be abandoned.

19.4 The Contractor shall give to the S.O. without charge such information as may be required by
the S.O. to enable him to check the setting-out required for the construction of the Works
including interpreting any marks made by the Contractor for the purpose of setting out.

20.0 UNFIXED MATERIALS AND GOODS

Unfixed materials and goods delivered to, placed on or adjacent to the Site and intended for
incorporation therein, shall not be removed except for use upon the Works, unless the S.O. has
consented in writing to such removal. Where the S.O. has included the value of such materials
or goods in any certificate in accordance with clause 28, under which the Contractor has
received payment, such materials and goods shall become the property of the Government,
but the Contractor shall remain responsible for loss or damage to the same.

21.0 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW

21.1 The Contractor shall comply in all respects (including the giving of all notices and the paying of
all fees required) with any law, regulation or by-law, or any order or directive issued by any
public authority or public service company (hereinafter referred to as "Statutory Requirements"),
relating to the Works or, in the case of public authority or public service company, with those
systems the same are or will be connected. The Contractor shall submit to the S.O. all approvals
received by the Contractor in connection therein. The Contractor shall keep the Government
indemnified against all penalties and liability of every kind for breach of any such Statutory
Requirements.

21.2 If after the Date of Tender (as specified in Appendix) there is any change or amendment in any
written law, regulations and by-laws which necessitates any variation to the Works, the
Contractor shall, before making such variation, give to the S.O. a written notice specifying and
giving the reason for such variation and apply for the S.O.'s instruction in respect of the matter.

22.0 DESIGN

22.1 Design Liability

(a) Notwithstanding any design and specifications supplied by the Government, if the
Contractor is required under this Contract to undertake the design of any part of the
Works which is a stand alone design as determined by the Government, the Contractor
shall ensure that such design shall be suitable, functional, safe, compatible and
integrates with the design and specifications of the Works and that it shall be
undertaken and approved and endorsed by a competent and registered professional.

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 (b) The Contractor shall submit to the S.O. all drawings, specifications, calculations and
any other relevant information pertaining to the stand alone design for approval. No
work shall commence without prior written consent of the S.O.

(c) The Contractor shall be fully responsible and guarantee the Government that the stand
alone design, integration, execution of the Woks, materials and workmanship for the
Works or part of the Works are independent of fault, suitable, functional, safe and
compatible with the requirements of the Government.

(d) The approval of the stand alone design by the S.O. pursuant to sub-clause (b) shall not
absolve the Contractor from its responsibility under sub-clause (c) and the Contractor
shall be liable and shall fully indemnify and keep the Government indemnified for any
design defects, damage, inadequacies or insufficiency of such design.

22.2 Design Guarantee Bond

(a) The Contractor shall provide a Design Guarantee Bond for the stand alone design
issued by an approved licensed bank or financial institution of the sum of
Ringgit...(RM…) amounting to 5% of the value of the said part of the Works
substantially in the form as in Appendix [......] upon or before the issuance of the
Certificate of Practical Completion of the Works as security for the Contractor’s
obligations and warranties under Clause 22.1.Such Design Guarantee Bond shall
remain valid for a period of 5 years from the date of practical completion of the Works

(b) If any defect or damage shall occur to that particular part of the Works as a result of
any defect, fault, insufficiency, imperfection, shrinkages or inadequacy in the stand
alone design including workmanship, materials or equipment which has become
defective arising from design fault then the approved licensed bank or financial
institution issuing the Design Guarantee Bond pursuant to sub-clause (a) above shall
pay to the Government, on demand by the Government in writing notwithstanding any
objection by the Contractor or any third party, the sum of... being equal to 5% of the
value of the said part of the Works or such part thereof as may be demanded.

(c) If the Design Guarantee Bond is not deposited with the Government in accordance with
sub-clause (a) above, the Government shall have the right to claim from the
Performance Bond the sum of Ringgit (RM....) being equal to 5% of the value of the
said part of the Works or such part thereof as may be demanded.

(d) If a the payment is made to Government pursuant to clause (b), the Contractor shall
ensure that further security in the form of an additional Design Guarantee Bond for an
amount no less than the amount so paid to Government shall be issued to Government
prior to or upon the date of such payment. If any of the issued Design Guarantee Bond
were to be expire prior to the validity period, a replacement Design Guarantee Bond
shall be issued to Government on or prior to the date of expiry of the first mentioned
Design Guarantee Bond in an amount not less than the amount of that Design
Guarantee Bond.

23.0 EMPLOYMENT OF WORKMEN

23.1 Workmen

(a) The Contractor shall employ, in the execution of this Contract, only Malaysian citizens
as workmen.

(b) If in any particular trade or skill required to complete the Works, the Contractor can

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 show to the satisfaction of the S.O. that Malaysian citizens are not available, then the
Contractor may employ non-Malaysian citizens subject to the approval of the
Government.

(c) The Contractor shall on the commencement of the Works furnish to the Jabatan
Tenaga Kerja of the State in which this Contract is performed all particulars connected
with this Contract and such returns as may be called for from time to time in respect of
labour employed by him on for the execution of this Contract, in accordance with the
requirements of the Employment Act 1955, Employment (Restriction) Act 1968, and
Internal Security (Registration of Labour) Regulation 1960 or any subsequent
modification or re-enactment thereof.

(d) The Contractor shall maintain on the Site at all times during the progress of the Works
an up to date register containing particulars of all workers employed by him.

(e) The Contractor shall cause his sub-contractors (including 'labour only' sub-contractors)
and Nominated Subcontractors to comply with the provisions of this clause.

23.2 Compliance with Employment Act 1955, etc.

In the employment of workmen for the execution of this Contract, the Contractor shall comply,
and shall cause his sub-contractors (including "labour only" sub-contractors) and Nominated
Sub-Contractors to comply with all the requirements of the Employment Act 1955, Employment
(Restriction) Act 1968, Employee's Provident Fund Act 1951, the Industrial Relations Act 1967
and any other law relating to the employment of workmen, or any subsequent modification or
re-enactment thereof. PROVIDED THAT the Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim for
additional costs and payments whatsoever in respect of his compliance with this clause.

23.3 Days and Hours of Working

No work shall be done on:

(a) the weekly day of rest;

(b) any public holiday which is recognised in the state where this Contract is being carried
out; or

(c) between the hours of six in the evening and six in the following morning;

without the written permission of the S.O. PROVIDED THAT when such written application of
the Contractor is approved by the S.O., the Contractor shall comply fully with all the
requirements of the Employment Ordinance 1955 in regard thereto or any subsequent
modification or re-enactment thereof and shall bear any costs for compliance therewith, and
any extra costs incurred by the Government in connection with the supervision of the Works.

23.4 Wages Books and Time Sheets

(a) The Contractor shall keep and shall cause his sub-contractors (including "labour only"
sub-contractors) and Nominated Sub-Contractors to keep proper wages books and
time sheets showing wages paid to and the time worked by all workmen employed by
him and his sub-contractors as aforesaid in and for the performance of this Contract.

(b) The Contractor shall produce such wages books and time sheets on demand for
inspection by any persons duly authorised by the S.O.

(c) The Contractor shall furnish to the S.O. or S.O.'s Representative such information
relating to the wages and conditions of employment of such workmen as the S.O. may

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 from time to time require.

23.5 Default in Payment of Wages

In the event of default in the payment of –

(a) any money in respect of wages; and/or

(b) payment in respect of Employees Provident Fund Contributions,

of any workmen employed by the Contractor or his sub-contractors (including "labour only"
subcontractors) and Nominated Sub-contractors in and for the performance of this Contract,
which a claim has been filed with the Department of Labour, then the S.O. shall make payment
to the Director General of Labour and/or Employees Provident Fund, as the case may be, out
of any monies at any time due to the Contractor under this Contract and such payment shall be
deemed to be a payment made to the Contractor by the Government under and by virtue of this
Contract.

23.6 Discharge of Workmen

(a) The Contractor shall employ in and about the execution of the Works only such persons as are
of good character, careful, skilled and experienced in their respective vocations and trades.

(b) The S.O. shall be at liberty to object to and require the Contractor to remove immediately from
the Site any person employed by the Contractor in or about the execution of the Works who in
the opinion of the S.O. misconducts himself or is incompetent or negligent in the proper
performance of his duties. Such person shall not again be employed upon the Works without
the prior written permission of the S.O.

(c) Any person so removed from the Works shall be replaced without delay by a substitute
approved by the S.O. PROVIDED THAT the Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim for
any expense whatsoever incurred by him in respect of any direction given by the S.O. under
this clause.

24.0 VARIATIONS

24.1 The S.O. may issue instructions requiring a Variation in a form of a Variation Order. No variation
required by the S.O. shall vitiate this Contract. Upon the issuance of such Variation Order, the
Contractor shall forthwith comply with the Variation Order issued by the S.O.

24.2 The term ‘Variation' means a change in the Contract Document which necessitates the
alteration or modification of the design, quality or quantity of the Works as described by or
referred to therein and affects the Contract Sum, including:

(a) the addition, omission or substitution of any work;

(b) the alteration of the kind or standard of any of the materials, goods to be used in the
Works; or

(c) the removal from the Site of any work executed or materials or goods brought thereon
by the Contractor for the purposes of the Works other than work, materials or goods
which are not in accordance with this Contract.

24.3 Any variation made under this clause shall not relieve the Contractor from his obligations under
clause 22.1 (c).

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25.0 VALUATION OF VARIATION

25.1 All variations instructed in writing by the S.O. in accordance with clause 24 hereof shall be
measured and valued by the S.O. The valuation of Variations, unless previously or otherwise
agreed, shall be made in accordance with the following rules:

(a) the rates in the Bills of Quantities after adjustment if necessary as provided in clauses
26.6 and 26.7 hereof, shall determine the valuation of work of similar character and
executed under similar conditions as work priced therein;

(b) the said rates, where work is not of similar character or executed under similar
conditions as aforesaid, shall be the basis of rates for the same, so far as may be
reasonable, failing which a fair valuation thereof shall be made by the S.O.;

(c) the rates in the Bills of Quantities shall determine the valuation of items omitted,
PROVIDED THAT if the omission substantially vary the conditions under which any
remaining items of work are carried out, the rates of such remaining items shall be
valued under rule (b);

25.2 Where work cannot properly be measured or valued, the S.O. may allow daywork price as
specified in Appendix. Unless otherwise provided in the Bills of Quantities, the daywork prices
for the purpose of this Contract shall be taken to mean the actual net cost to the Contractor of
his materials, plant and labour for the work concerned. The Contractor shall be paid daywork
prices, plus fifteen percent (15%), which shall include for the cost of all ordinary plant, tools,
scaffolding, supervision and profit. PROVIDED ALWAYS that as a condition precedent to any
right to any payment the Contractor shall produce vouchers, receipts and wage books
specifying the time for labour and plant employed and materials used to the S.O. not exceeding
seven (7) days after the work shall have been done.

25.3 The amount of variations shall be certified by the S.O. and added to or deducted from the
Contract Sum as the case may be and the amount shall be adjusted accordingly.

26.0 BILL OF QUANTITIES

Basis of Contract Sum

26.1 The quality and quantity of the Works as set out in the Bills of Quantities shall be the basis of
the Contract Sum. Any error in description or quantity or omission of Works from the Bills of
Quantities shall not vitiate this Contract but shall be rectified and the amount in respect of such
rectification shall be added to or deducted from the Contract Sum as the case may be.

26.2 The Government reserves the right to adjust the prices and rates in the Bills of Quantities
submitted by the Contractor to ensure their reasonableness before acceptance of tender and
the decision of the Government shall be final.

26.3 Any adjustment of the prices and/or rates in the Bills of Quantities required under clause 26. 2
and any arithmetical error or omission in the prices or rates and/or calculations of the Contractor
in the Bills of Quantities shall before the signing of this Contract be so rectified and adjusted
that when correctly calculated, the total amount in the Summary of the Bills of Quantities shall
represent the same amount as the tender amount in the Form of Tender. The tender amount
shown in the Form of Tender shall remain unaltered but the nett aggregate amount of the
difference between the total adjusted amount in the Summary of the Bills of Quantities and the
tender amount shown in the Form of Tender, whether a nett deduction or nett addition, shall be
calculated as a percentage of the total adjusted amount shown in the Summary of the Bills of
Quantities and all prices and/or rates throughout the Bills of Quantities shall be subject to such

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 percentage discounts or premiums as the case may be. Provided always that Provisional and
Prime Cost Sums shall be excluded from such calculation and shall not be subject to such
percentage discount or premium.

Standard Method of Measurement

26.4 The Bills of Quantities, unless otherwise expressly stated in respect of any specified item or
items, shall be deemed to have been prepared in accordance with the principles of the Standard
Method of Measurement of Building Works as published by the Institution of Surveyors
(Malaysia) or Civil Engineering Method of Measurement published by Institution of Civil
Engineers (London) or Method of Measurement as set out in Bill of Quantities.

Provisional Quantities

26.5 Unless where the quantities of the Works or any part thereof are stated as 'provisional' in the
Bills of Quantities such quantities are firm and the Works shall not be subject to re-
measurement unless the Bills of Quantities are proven to be erroneous and shall be dealt with
under clause 26.1.

26.6 Where the quantities of Works are stated as "provisional" in the Bills of Quantities, such
quantities are the estimated quantities which shall not be taken as the actual and correct
quantities of Works to be executed by the Contractor in the fulfillment of his obligations under
the Contract. The amount to be paid to the Contractor in respect of such Works upon completion
of this Contract shall be ascertained by remeasurement of the work as it is actually executed
and valued in accordance with clause 25.1 hereof, after adjustment if necessary as provided in
clause 25.3 hereof.

26.7 For the purpose of clause 26.6, the amount to be paid to the Contractor shall be set off against
the amount for such work in the Bills of Quantities, and the balance shall be added to or
deducted from the Contract Sum as the case may be.

27.0 MEASUREMENT OF WORKS

27.1 The S.O. shall, when he requires any part or parts of the Works to be measured or remeasured
for the purposes of clauses of Variation under clause 24 and provisional quantities under clause
26.5, give reasonable notice to the Contractor who shall attend or send a qualified agent to
assist the S.O. or S.O.'s Representative in making such measurement and shall furnish all
particulars required by the S.O.. Should the Contractor fail to attend or neglect or omit to send
such agent, then the measurement made by the S.O. or approved by him shall be taken to be
the correct measurement of the work.

27.2 Upon the completion of the measurement pursuant to clause 27.1, the S.O. shall supply the
Contractor with such measurement in respect of the said parts.

28.0 PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR AND INTERIM CERTIFICATES

28.1 Subject to compliance with the terms and conditions under this Contract, the Contractor shall
be entitled for Interim Payment certified by the S.O.’s monthly evaluation (or more often at the
discretion of the S.O.). Provided always that the Contractor shall submit to the S.O., at such
times and in such form as the S.O. may prescribe, written application for Interim Payments
showing the amounts which in the Contractor’s opinion are due under the Contract Payments.
The submission shall include the following:

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 (a) the value of Works done and properly executed and valued in accordance with these
terms of Contract;
(b) the amount of any valuation of variations or of the instructions by the S.O. (clause 25);
(c) the amount in regard to the expenditure of Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums
executed or expended (clause 34);
(d) the value of any goods or unfixed materials delivered to or adjacent to the Site intended
for use or to be incorporated into the Works;
(e) the value of fluctuation of price pursuant to clause 30; and
(f) all relevant documents including site measurement, working diagrams, delivery orders,
relevant invoices, as-built drawings, shop drawings relevant tests and environmental
impact assessment of the Works or other relevant documents as the S.O. may require,
to substantiate the Contractor’s written application for interim payments.

28.2 The S.O. shall within fourteen (14) days from the date of receipt of the application for Interim
Payments, inspect and verify the Works, and make a valuation of the same and issue an Interim
Payment Certificate stating the amount due to the Contractor from the Government PROVIDED
THAT the total value in each monthly valuation shall not be less than the sum referred to in
Appendix.

28.3 The amount stated as due in an Interim Payment Certificate shall be estimated total value of
the Works done and properly executed and up to ninety (90) percent of the value of any goods
or unfixed materials delivered to or adjacent to the Site intended for use or to be incorporated
into the Works up to and including the date the valuation was made, less any payments
(including Advance Payment) previously paid under this Contract. PROVIDED THAT such
Certificate shall only include the value of the said goods or unfixed materials as and from such
time as they are reasonably and properly and not prematurely delivered to or adjacent to the
Site and adequately protected against weather, damage or deterioration.

28.4 This clause shall not apply to any unfixed materials and goods which are supplied and delivered
by Nominated Suppliers for which payment shall be made for the full value of the unfixed
materials and goods

28.5 Within a number of days as stated in Appendix (or if none stated then within thirty (30) days of
the issue of any such Interim Certificate), the Government shall make a payment to the
Contractor as follows:

(a) where the Performance Bond is in the form of a Banker's, Insurance or Finance
Company Guarantee, payment shall be made on the amount certified as due to the
Contractor in the said Interim Certificate; or

(b) where the Performance Bond is in the form of a Performance Guarantee Sum, payment
of ninety percent (90%) on the amount certified as due to the Contractor shall be made
with the remaining ten percent (10%) being retained by the Government as a
Performance Guarantee Sum. PROVIDED THAT when the sum retained is equivalent
to five percent (5%) of the Contract Sum then in any subsequent Certificate, payment
shall be made on the full amount certified as due to the Contractor.

28.6 If the Contractor fails to submit full particulars of written application for Interim Payment as
stipulated in clause 28.1, the S.O. shall make the valuation of works based on the available
documents to him for the purpose of the Interim Payment Certificate. The Government shall be
discharged from all liabilities in connection with the Interim Payments.

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29.0 ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM

The amount to be added to or deducted from the Contract Sum in respect of expense or loss
due to fees and charges in relation to the supply of water and electricity and permanent
connections to water, electricity, telephone and sewerage mains under clause 6.2, variations
under clause 24, rectification of errors in Bill of Quantities under clause 26.3, fluctuation of price
under clause 30, payment of P.C. Sums and Provisional Sums under clause 34, opening up
work for inspection and testing of materials or goods and executed work under clause 35.2,
loss and expense under clause 44 and costs of disposal of fossils, etc. under clause 65 hereof,
shall be certified by the S.O.

30.0 FLUCTUATION OF PRICE

In accordance with the Special Provisions to the Conditions of Contract for Fluctuation of Price
as contained in Appendix (if applicable), the amount payable by the Government to the
Contractor upon the issue by the S.O. of an Interim Certificate under clause 28 hereof shall be
increased or decreased accordingly. The net total of any such increases or decreases shall be
given effect to in determining the Contract Sum.

31.0 FINAL ACCOUNT AND PAYMENT CERTIFICATE

31.1 As soon as is practicable but not later than three (3) months after the issuance of the Certificate
of Practical Completion, the Contractor shall submit full particulars complete with receipts,
vouchers records that would substantiate the Contractor's claim under clause 44 together with
any documents, supporting vouchers and any explanation and calculations including
documents relating to the accounts of Nominated Sub-Contractors or Nominated Suppliers,
which may be necessary to enable the Final Account to be prepared by the S.O. PROVIDED
ALWAYS the Contractor had given the notice of claim in writing within the stipulated time or
times in the said provisions.

31.2 Within three (3) months after issuance of the Certificate of Completion of Making Good Defects,
the Contractor shall submit to the S.O. a statement of the final account showing in detail the
value in accordance with the Contract, of the Works carried out together with all further sums
which the Contractor considers to be due to him after giving credit to the Government for all
amounts previously paid by the Government and for all sums to which the Government is
entitled under the Contract up to the date of the Certificate of Completion of Making Good
Defects. The Final Account shall be supported by all documentation substantiating the value of
the same.

31.3 If the Contractor fails to submit full particulars of all claims within the stipulated period, the S.O.
shall forthwith make the assessment based on the available documents submitted by the
Contractor for the purpose of the Final Account. The Government shall be discharged from all
liabilities in connection with the claims.

31.4 Within three (3) months after the expiry of the Defects Liability Period for the whole of the Works
or three (3) months after the issue of the Certificate of Completion of Making Good Defects
under clause 48 hereof, whichever is the later, the S.O. shall issue the Final Certificate.

31.5 The Final Certificate shall be supported by documents, and full particulars complete with
receipts, vouchers records showing the S.O.'s final valuation of Works and any amount
determined in clause 31.1 in accordance with the terms of this Contract. After setting out or
allowing for all payments or other expenditure of the Government or any permitted deductions
made by the Government or the S.O. on its behalf, the Final Certificate shall state any final

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 balance due from the Government to the Contractor or from the Contractor to the Government,
as the case may be, which shall thereupon become the debt payable. Such certificate shall also
take account of any outstanding permitted deductions not yet made by the Government under
the terms of this Contract whether by way of liquidated damages or otherwise.

31.6 No final payment due to the Contractor under the Final Certificate, shall be made unless and
until the Contractor shall have satisfied the S.O. by means of a Statutory Declaration made by
or on behalf of the Contractor to the effect that the workmen who have been employed by the
Contractor on the Works including workmen employed by sub-contractors, whether nominated
or otherwise (including "labour only" sub-contractors) have received all wages due to them in
connection with such employment, and that all dues or contributions under the Employment Act
1955, the Employee's Social Security Act 1969, the Employee's Provident Fund Act 1965 and
any other laws relevant to the employment of workmen, have been paid.

32.0 EFFECT OF S.O.'S CERTIFICATES

No certificate of the S.O. under any provision of this Contract shall be considered as conclusive
evidence as to the sufficiency of any work, materials or goods to which it relates, nor shall it
relieve the Contractor from his liability to amend and make good all defects, imperfections,
shrinkages, or any other faults whatsoever as provided by this Contract. In any case, no
certificate of the S.O. shall be final and binding in any dispute between the Government and
the Contractor if the dispute is brought whether before an arbitrator or in the Courts.

33.0 DEDUCTION FROM MONEY DUE TO CONTRACTOR

The Government or the S.O. on its behalf shall be entitled to deduct any money owing from the
Contractor to the Government under this Contract from any sum which may become due or is
payable by the Government to the Contractor under this Contract or any other contracts to
which the Government and Contractor are Parties thereto. The S.O. in issuing any certificate
under clauses 28 and 31, shall have regard to any such sum so chargeable against the
Contractor, provided always that this provision shall not affect any other remedy to which the
Government may be entitled for the recovery of such sums.

34.0 PRIME COST / PROVISIONAL SUMS

34.1 In respect of any and every Prime Cost or P.C. Sum provided in the Contract, the amount due
to any Contractor shall be determined by deducting the said Prime Cost or P.C. Sum and the
relevant profit and/or attendance charges from the Contract Sum and substituting for the same
with the actual amount due to relevant Nominated Sub- Contractor or Nominated Supplier as
valued in accordance with the relevant sub-contract and the sums due to any Contractor by
way of profit and/or attendance charges at the rates or prices stipulated in the Contract
Documents (if any).

34.2 The Provisional Sum may be expended at such times and in such amounts as the S.O. may
direct. Such sum if not used either wholly or in part shall be deducted from the Contract Sum.
The value of works which are executed by the Contractor in respect of Provisional Sums shall
be ascertained in accordance with clause 25 hereof. The said value of such work executed by
the Contractor shall be set off against all such Provisional Sums and the balance shall be added
to or deducted from the Contract Sum as the case may be.

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34.3 Any work to be executed, or materials or goods to be supplied for which Provisional Sums are
provided in the Bills of Quantities may, if the S.O. so decides, be treated as P.C. Sum items
and shall be dealt with in accordance with clause 34.1.

34.4 Where the Contractor in the ordinary course of his business directly carries out works for which
P.C. Sums are provided in the Bills of Quantities and where such works are set out in Appendix
hereto and the S.O. is prepared to accept tenders from the Contractor for such works the
Contractor shall be permitted to tender for the same or any of them without prejudice to
Government's right to reject the lowest or any tender. If the tender of the Contractor for any
work included in the P.C. Sum is accepted, such tender shall be held to include the profit and
attendance charges, and the Contractor shall not be entitled to the profit and attendance
charges as contained in the Bills of Quantities notwithstanding any provision to the contrary
under clause 34.1.

35.0 MATERIALS, GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP

35.1 All materials, goods and workmanship shall be of the respective kinds and standards described
in the Specification and of good quality and in accordance with the standard of the workmanship
in the industry. The Contractor shall upon the request of the S.O. furnish him with the relevant
certificates and/or vouchers to prove that the materials and goods comply with the Specification.

35.2 The Contractor shall, entirely at his own cost, provide samples of materials and goods for testing
purposes. The Contractor shall, when instructed by the S.O. to open up for inspection any work
covered up, or arrange for or carry out any test of any materials or goods (whether or not already
incorporated in the Works) or of any executed work which the S.O. may in writing require and
the cost of such opening up or testing (together with the cost of making good in consequence
thereof) shall be added to the Contract Sum unless provided for in the Bills of Quantities by way
of Provisional Sums or otherwise or unless the inspection or test shows that the work, materials
or goods are not in accordance with this Contract.

35.3 The Contractor shall pay all duties and taxes which may be imposed by law, such as customs
duties and sales tax, on all materials, goods and equipment, whether purchased or imported in
the Contractor's name or his agent, which are incorporated in the Works or used directly in the
construction, completion or maintenance of the Works.

35.4 Except where otherwise specified, the Contractor shall pay all tonnage and other royalties, rent
fees and other payments or compensation (if any) for getting stone, sand, gravel, clay or other
materials required for the Works.

36.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS, GOODS AND EQUIPMENT

36.1 Further to the Contractor's obligations under clause 10, the Contractor shall submit to the S.O.
for his approval, proposals for inspecting the design and setting out of the Works and testing
the materials and workmanship to ensure that the Contractor's obligations under the Contract
are fulfilled.

36.2 The Contractor shall carry out the inspection and tests approved under clause 36.5 or
elsewhere in the Contract and such further tests as the S.O. may reasonably require, including
to open up for inspection any work covered up or to carry out any test of any materials or goods
(whether or not already incorporated in the Works or any executed Works).

36.3 The S.O may issue instructions to the Contractor to remove from the Site or rectify any work,
goods which are not in accordance with this Contract at his own cost.

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36.4 The Contractor shall, as may be required by the S.O. from time to time, provide such assistance,
instruments, machines, labour and materials as are normally required for the purpose of
examining, measuring and testing of any work, as well as and the quality, weight or quantity of
the materials used, and shall supply samples of materials before incorporation in the Works for
testing.

36.5 Unless the Contract otherwise provides, the cost of making any test shall be borne by the
Contractor if such test is:

(a) proposed by the Contractor; or

(b) clearly intended by or provided for in the Contract.

36.6 Notwithstanding anything in clause 36.5, if the Contractor carries out any further test as required
by the S.O. pursuant to clause 36.2 and the result of such test shows the workmanship or
materials is not in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, then the cost of such test
shall be borne by the Contractor. But if the result of such test shows the workmanship or
materials comply with the provisions of the Contract, then the cost of such test shall be borne
by the Government.

37.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL PLANT, EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES AND MACHINERIES

37.1 The Contractor shall pay all port dues including (but not by way of limitation) wharfage dues,
pilotage fees, anchorage, berthage and mooring fees, quarantine dues, loading porterage and
overtime fees for constructional plant, equipment, vehicles and machineries for use directly in
connection with the construction, completion of the works brought into and despatched from
Malaysia by the Contractor (or in his name by agents).

37.2 The Contractor shall furnish to the S.O. all such shipping documents, invoices and other
documentation as may be required by the Customs Authorities in connection with the
importation of goods, materials, constructional plant, equipment, vehicles and machineries.

37.3 In the case of constructional plant, equipment, vehicles, and machineries imported on the
Contractor's behalf by importing agents and the like both the shipping documents and the
invoices of the original suppliers or manufacturers must indicate clearly that the consignment
is for the Contractor's account.

37.4 The procedure in respect of the requirements of the foregoing shall be determined by the
Customs Authorities. The Contractor shall make written application to the S.O. and shall provide
the relevant documentation of all constructional plant, equipment, vehicles and machineries to
be imported into Malaysia not less than forty-five (45) days before the arrival of the said
constructional plant, equipment, vehicles and machineries.

37.5 The Contractor shall pay all charges and other expenses in connection with the landing and
shipment of all constructional plant materials and other things of whatsoever nature brought
into or despatched from Malaysia for the purpose of the Contract.

37.6 The Contractor shall make his own arrangement in obtaining clearance through the Customs
of constructional plant, equipment, vehicles and machineries. However, if required, the S.O.'s
assistance may be sought.

37.7 Under this Contract, the Contractor shall be required to furnish all lists of constructional plant,
equipment, vehicles and machineries to the S.O. whether the constructional plant, equipment,
vehicles and machineries are hired or acquired.

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38.0 POSSESSION OF SITE

38.1 No work under this Contract shall commence unless and until the Performance Bond stipulated
under clause 13 and such insurance policy as specified under clauses 15 and 18 shall have
been deposited with the Government, PROVIDED THAT for the purposes of this clause only
(but for no other), if the Contractor shall produce to the Government the cover note of the said
insurance policy and the receipt of premium paid, it shall be a sufficient discharge of his
obligations under this clause.

38.2 Unless the Contract Documents shall otherwise provide, possession of the Site as complete as
may reasonably be possible but not so as to constitute a tenancy, shall be given on or before
the "Date for Possession" stated in the Letter of Acceptance to the Contractor who shall
thereupon and forthwith commence the Works (but subject to clause 38.1) and regularly and
diligently proceed with and complete the Works on or before the Date for Completion as stated
in Appendix.

38.3 The "Date for Completion" of the Works as referred to under clause 39 hereof shall be
calculated from the said "Date for Possession". PROVIDED ALWAYS that the possession of
Site may be given in section or in parts and any other restrictions upon possession of the Site
shall be stated in the Appendix to these Conditions or in the Contract Documents.

38.4 In the event of any delay in giving possession of the Site from the "Date for Possession" as
stated in Letter of Acceptance or delay in giving any section or part of the Site as provided in
clause 38.3, the S.O. may issue instructions in regard to the revision of the "Date for
Possession" and the "Date for Completion" shall be appropriately revised under clause 43.1(h)
hereof, but the Contractor shall not be entitled to claim for any loss or damage caused by such
delay in giving possession of the Site, nor shall he be entitled to terminate this Contract.

38.5 In the event that the giving of the possession of the whole Site is delayed beyond ninety (90)
days of the "Date for Possession" stated in the Letter of Acceptance, the S.O. shall give written
notice to the Contractor of the causes of such delay. Upon the receipt of the said written notice
issued by the S.O., the Contractor may, inform the S.O. in writing of its decision within fourteen
(14) days of receipt of the said notice either to:

(a) agree to proceed with the Works when the Site is subsequently made available, in
which case clause 38.4 shall apply in particular, the Contractor shall not be entitled to
claim for any loss or damage caused by such delay in giving possession of the Site, or

(b) terminate this Contract, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that the
Government and the Contractor may have as a result of the termination.

38.6 In the event that the giving of possession of any section or part of the Site (whether provided
for in clause 38.3 or otherwise) is delayed beyond ninety (90) days from the Date of Possession
stated in the Appendix or the date the Contractor is scheduled to commence work on that
section or part of the Works in accordance with the approved programme of Works as referred
to in clause 12 hereof as the case may be, then the S.O. shall give written notice to the
Contractor of the causes of such delay. Upon receipt of the said written notice, the Contractor
may inform the S.O. in writing, within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the said notice of its
decision either to:

(a) agree to proceed with the Works when the section or part of the Site is subsequently
made available, in which case sub-clause 38.5(a) above shall apply and in particular,
the Contractor shall not be entitled to claim for any loss or damage caused by such
delay as aforesaid; or

(b) request for S.O.'s instruction to omit the relevant section or part of the Works from the
Contract. If the S.O. agrees to such request then the relevant section or part of the

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 Works shall be duly omitted and deemed to be a variation to the Contract. Such
variation shall not vitiate this Contract. If the S.O. does not agree to such request as
aforesaid, then the Contractor shall be entitled to claim for any loss and/or expenses
caused by and in respect of such delay beyond ninety (90) days as aforesaid.

39.0 COMPLETION OF WORKS

39.1 Subject to clauses 38.3 and 41, the Contractor shall complete the whole of the Works on or
before the "Date for Completion" as stated in the Appendix or such extended time as may be
allowed under clause 43 hereof.

39.2 If the Contractor considers that the works have achieved practical completion, the Contractor
shall notify the S.O. in writing to that effect.

39.3 Within 14 days of receipt of such notice, the S.O. shall carry out testing/ inspection of the Works.
Pursuant to such inspection/testing, the S.O. shall –

(a) issue the Certificate of Practical Completion to the Contractor if in his opinion the whole
Works have reached Practical Completion and have satisfactorily passed any
inspection/test carried out by the S.O. The date of such completion shall be certified by
the S.O. and such date shall be the date of the commencement of the Defects Liability
Period as provided in clause 48 hereof; or

(b) give instruction to the Contractor specifying all defective works which are required to
be completed by the Contractor before the issuance of the Certificate of Practical
Completion.

39.4 If the S.O. has given instruction pursuant to clause 39.3(b), no Certificate of Practical
Completion shall be issued to the Contractor until the Contractor has effectively carried out the
remedial work within reasonable period to the satisfaction of the S.O.

39.5 The Works shall not be regarded as practically complete unless it has fulfilled the following:

(a) the Works have been completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Contract;

(b) the Government can have full, proper and beneficial use of the Works for their intended
purpose, notwithstanding that there may be works of a very minor defects PROVIDED
THAT such works do not prevent or diminish the full, proper and beneficial use as
aforesaid;

(c) the Works have passed any commissioning tests required in the Contract Document;

(d) the Works shall be made available to the Government in a condition fit for occupation;
and

(e) all the essential services, including access roads, landscape, car parks, drains,
sanitary, water and electricity installation, fire hydrant, sewerage and refuse disposal
equipment and fire lifts specified in this Contract.

39.6 When the whole of the Works have reached practical completion to the satisfaction of the S.O.,
the date of such completion shall be certified by him and such date shall be the date of the
commencement of the Defects Liability Period as provided in clause 48 hereof.

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40.0 DAMAGES FOR NON-COMPLETION

40.1 If the Contractor fails to complete the Works by the Date for Completion or within any extended
time granted pursuant to clause 43, the S.O. shall issue a Certificate of Non-Completion to the
Contractor.

40.2 Without prejudice to the Government’s right to terminate this Contract, when the S.O. issues
the Certificate of Non-Completion, the Government shall be entitled to recover from the
Contractor, Liquidated and Ascertained Damages calculated at the rate stated in Appendix from
the date of the failure to complete the work pursuant to clause 40.1 to the date of Practical
Completion or the date of termination of this Contract. The S.O. may deduct such Liquidated
and Ascertained Damages from any money due or to become due to the Contractor, failing
which such damages shall be recovered from the Performance Bond or as a debt due from the
Contractor. The S.O. shall inform the Contractor in writing of such deduction.

40.3 The Liquidated and Ascertained Damages stated in Appendix shall be deemed to be a
reasonable amount of loss which the Government will suffer in the event that the Contractor is
in breach of this clause. The Contractor by entering into this Contract agrees to pay to the
Government the said amount(s) if the same become due without the need of the Government
to prove his actual damage or loss.

40.4 The payment or deduction of such Liquidated and Ascertained Damages shall not relieve the
Contractor from his obligation to complete the Works or from any of its obligations and liabilities
under the Contract.

41.0 SECTIONAL COMPLETION

41.1 Where different completion dates for different sections or parts of the Works are stated and
identified in Appendix or elsewhere in the Contract Documents and different and separate
Liquidated and Ascertained Damages are provided for each section or part of the Works, the
provisions of this Contract in regard to:

(a) Certificate of Practical Completion;

(b) Delay and Extension of Time;

(c) Liquidated Ascertained Damages; and

(d) Defects Liability Period,

but not Insurance of the Works under clause 18, Performance Bond under clause 13 and final
payment on the Final Certificate under clause 31 hereof shall, in the absence of any express
provision to the contrary elsewhere in the Contract Documents apply as if each such section or
part was the subject of a separate and distinct contract between the Government and the
Contractor.

41.2 For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained in clause 41.1 shall entitle the Contractor to the
release of the whole or any part of the Performance Bond or Performance Guarantee Sum
deposited by him. The Performance Bond or Performance Guarantee Sum shall be released
or be refunded only upon the issue of the Certificate of Making Good Defects of the whole of
the Works or in respect of the last section of the Works, as the case may be.

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42.0 PARTIAL OCCUPATION/TAKING OVER BY GOVERNMENT

42.1 If at any time before the whole of the Works have reached practical completion pursuant to
clause 39, the Government with the consent of the Contractor (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld) shall take possession of and occupy any part or parts of the same (any
such part being hereinafter in this Clause referred to as 'the relevant part'), then notwithstanding
anything expressed or implied elsewhere in this Contract.

Certificate of Partial Occupation

(a) within seven (7) days from the date on which the Government shall have taken
possession of the relevant part, the S.O. shall issue a Certificate of Partial Occupation
in respect of the relevant part stating the estimated value of the said relevant part, and
for all the purposes of this Clause (but for no other) the value so stated shall be deemed
to be the total value of the said relevant part;

Defects Liability Period

(b) for the purposes of clauses 39 and 48 hereof, the relevant part shall be deemed to
have reached practical completion and the Defects Liability Period in respect of the
relevant part shall be deemed to have commenced on the date on which the
Government shall have taken possession and occupied thereof;

Certificate of Making Good Defects

(c) at the end of the Defects Liability Period of the relevant part and if in the opinion of the
S.O. any defect, imperfection, shrinkage or any other fault whatsoever in respect of the
relevant part which he may have required to be made good under clause 48.1, shall
have been made good by the Contractor, the S.O. shall issue a certificate to that effect;

Reduction of Liquidated Ascertained Damages

(d) if, before the time of completion of the whole of the Works or, if applicable any section,
a Certificate of Practical Completion has been issued for any part of the Works or of a
section, the rate of the liquidated and ascertained damages for delay in completion of
the remainder of the Works or of that section shall, for any period of delay after the date
stated in such Certificate of Practical Completion, be reduced in the proportion which
the value of the part so certified bears to the value of the whole of the Works or section,
as applicable;

Insurance of the Works

(e) notwithstanding the partial occupation by the Government of the relevant part the
Contractor shall insure and keep insured the Works in the manner as stipulated under
clause 18 and the Contractor shall give notice to the insurer of such partial occupation;
and

Performance Bond Not Affected

(f) it is expressly agreed that nothing contained in the preceding paragraphs shall entitle
the Contractor to the release of the Performance Bond or any part thereof deposited
by him under clause 13 hereof, the intention being that the said Performance Bond or
any part thereof shall be released or refunded only upon the completion of making good
all defects, imperfections, shrinkages or other faults which may appear during the
Defects Liability Period and upon the giving of the Certificate of Completion of Making
Good Defects for the whole of the Works under clause 48 hereof.

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43.0 DELAY AND EXTENSION OF TIME

43.1 Upon it becoming reasonably apparent that the progress of the Works is delayed, the Contractor
shall forthwith give written notice to the S.O. as to the causes of delay and relevant information
with supporting documents enabling the said officer to form an opinion as to the cause and
calculation of the length of delay. If in the opinion of the S.O. the completion of the Works is
likely to be delayed or has been delayed beyond the Date for Completion stated in Appendix or
beyond any extended Date for Completion previously fixed under this Clause due to any or more
of the following events:

(a) force majeure as provided under clause 58;

(b) exceptionally inclement weather;

(c) suspension of Works under clause 50;

(d) directions given by the S.O., consequential upon disputes with neighbouring owners
provided the same is not due to any act, negligence or default of the Contractor or any
sub-contractor, nominated or otherwise;

(e) S.O.'s instructions issued under clause 5 hereof, PROVIDED THAT such instructions
are not issued due to any act, negligence, default or breach of this Contract by the
Contractor or any sub-contractor, nominated or otherwise;

(f) the Contractor not having received in due time instructions in regard to the nomination
of sub-contractors and/or suppliers provided in this Contract, necessary instructions,
drawings or levels for the execution of the Works from the S.O. due to any negligence
or default of the S.O. PROVIDED THAT the Contractor shall have specifically applied
in writing on a date which having regard to the Date for Completion stated in Appendix
or to any extension of time then fixed under this clause, was neither unreasonably
distant from nor unreasonably close to the date on which it was necessary for him to
receive the same;

(g) delay in giving possession of the Site as provided under clause 38.4 hereof other than
claim in effecting insurance and Performance Bond;

(h) delay on the part of artists, tradesmen or others engaged by the Government in
executing work not forming part of this Contract;

(i) the Contractor’s inability for reason beyond his control and which he could not
reasonably have foreseen at the date of closing of tender of this Contract to secure
such goods, materials and/or services as are essential to the proper carrying out of the
Works; or

(j) delay on the part of the Nominated Sub-contractors and/or Nominated Supplier to
perform their works, due to reasons as stated above in sub-clauses (a) to (i),

then the S.O. may if he is of the opinion that the extension of time should be granted, so soon
as he is able to estimate the length of the delay beyond the date or time aforesaid issue a
Certificate of Delay and Extension of Time giving a fair reasonable extension of time for
completion of the Works.

PROVIDED THAT all such delays are not due to any act, negligence, default or breach of
contract by the Nominated Sub-contractor and/or Nominated Supplier and/or the Contractor, or
any of the servants or agents of such Nominated Sub-contractor or Nominated Supplier or the
Contractor.

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 PROVIDED ALWAYS that the Contractor has taken all reasonable steps to avoid or reduce
such delay and shall do all that may reasonably be required to the satisfaction of the S.O. to
proceed with the Works.

PROVIDED FURTHER that the Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of time where
the instructions or acts of the S.O. are necessitated by or intended to remedy any default of or
breach of contract by the Contractor.

44.0 CLAIMS FOR LOSS AND EXPENSE

44.1 If at any time during the regular progress of the Works or any part thereof has been materially
affected by reason of delays as stated under clause 43.1 (c), (d), (e), (f) and (h), and the
Contractor has incurred direct loss and/or expense beyond that reasonably contemplated and
for which the Contractor would not be reimbursed by a payment made under any other provision
in this Contract, then the Contractor shall within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of such event
or circumstances or instructions give notice in writing to the S.O. of his intention to claim for
such direct loss or expense together with an estimate of the amount of such loss and/or
expense, subject always to clause 44.2 hereof.

44.2 As soon as is practicable but not later than ninety (90) days after practical completion of the
Works, the Contractor shall submit full particulars of all claims for direct loss or expense under
clause 44.1 together with all supporting documents, vouchers, explanations and calculations
which may be necessary to enable the direct loss or expense to be ascertained by the S.O..
The amount of such direct loss or expense ascertained by the S.O. shall be added to the
Contract Sum.

44.3 If the Contractor fails to comply with clauses 44.1 and 44.2, he shall not be entitled to such
claim and the Government shall be discharged from all liability in connection with the claim.

45.0 INVESTIGATION BY THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER PERSONS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT,

FAILURE OR OTHER EVENT

Where the Government, its employee or any person or body appointed or authorised by it
carries out any investigation in relation to any accident, failure or other event which has
occurred to, in or in connection with the Works or any part thereof for the purpose of determining
the cause or reason for the said accident, failure or event, the Contractor shall render all such
necessary assistance and facilities as may be required by the Government, its employee or
such person or body, including the giving of access to all specifications, designs, records and
other available information relating to the Works.

46.0 ACCESS FOR WORKS, ETC.

46.1 Access for S.O.

(a) The S.O. and any person authorised by the S.O. shall at all times have access to the
Works and to the factories, workshops or other places of the Contractor or of any sub-
contractor or supplier where any equipment, materials, goods or work are being
manufactured, fabricated, assembled, prepared or stored for the Contract.

(b) Where any such equipment, materials, goods or work are being manufactured,
fabricated, assembled, prepared or stored in the factories, workshops or other places

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 of a sub-contractor or supplier, the Contractor shall by a term in the sub-contract secure
a similar right of access to those factories, workshops or other places for the S.O. and
any person authorised by the S.O., and shall take reasonable steps required of him by
the S.O. to enforce or assist in enforcing such right.

(c) Any person so removed from the Works shall be replaced without delay by a substitute
approved by the S.O.; PROVIDED THAT the Contractor shall not be entitled to any
claim for any expense whatsoever incurred by him in respect of any direction given by
the S.O. under this Clause.

46.2 Access for Other Contractors and Workmen

The Contractor shall in accordance with the requirements of the S.O. afford all reasonable
access and facilities to any other person engaged by the Government and their workmen and
of any other constituted authorities for the purposes of executing any work on or near the Site.

47.0 SUB-CONTRACT OR ASSIGNMENT

47.1 The Contractor shall not without the prior written consent of the S.O. (which consent shall not
be unreasonably delayed or withheld) sub-contract the design for any portion of the Works
under clause 22 of this Contract. Where the S.O. consents to any sub-contract under this
clause, such consent shall not in any way absolve the obligations of the Contractor under clause
10.

47.2 The Contractor shall not sub-contract the whole or any substantial part of the Works without
the prior written consent of the S.O. (which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed or
withheld). Any such consent, if given, shall not relieve the Contractor from any liability or
obligation under this Contract and he shall be responsible for the due observance by such sub-
contractors, of all the terms, stipulations and conditions under this Contract.

47.3 Notwithstanding any sub-contract made pursuant to clauses 47.1 and 47.2, the Contractor shall
be fully responsible for the acts, defaults or neglects of any sub-contractor, including 'labour
only' sub-contractors, his agents, servants or workmen as if they were the acts, defaults or
neglects of the Contractor, his agents, servants or workmen; PROVIDED THAT the provision
of labour on a piecework basis shall not be deemed to be a sub-contract under this clause.

47.4 It shall be a condition in any sub-contract which has been consented to by the Government that
upon termination of the Contractor's employment under the Contract, the employment of the
sub-contractor under the sub-contract shall terminate immediately. No claim whatsoever shall
be made by the Contractor and/or sub-contractor against the Government for any work done
or materials or goods supplied.

47.5 If the Contractor sub-contracts the Works, in whole or in part, to any person without getting prior
written consent of the S.O. as provided under this clause, the S.O. shall have the right to instruct
the Contractor to forthwith terminate such sub-contract and the Contractor shall be liable for all
costs and expense relating to such termination.

47.6 The Contractor shall not assign the Contract or any part thereof, or any benefit or interest
therein or thereunder otherwise than by way of assignment in favour of the Contractor's banker
or any financial institution or Corporation of any monies due or to become due under this
Contract without prior written consent of the S.O.

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48.0 DEFECTS AFTER COMPLETION

48.1 Completion of Outstanding Work and Remedying Defects

(a) At any time during the Defects Liability Period as stated in Appendix hereto (or if none
stated the period is twelve (12) months from the date of practical completion of the
Works), any defect, imperfection, shrinkage or any other fault whatsoever which may
appear and which are due to materials or goods or workmanship not in accordance
with this Contract, the S.O. shall issue written instruction to the Contractor to make
good such defects, imperfections shrinkages or any other fault whatsoever at the
Contractor's own cost. The Contractor shall complete all such works with due
expedition or within such time as may be specified by the S.O.

(b) Without prejudice to sub-clause (a), any defect, imperfection, shrinkage or any other
fault whatsoever which may appear during the Defects Liability Period to be made good
by the Contractor, shall be specified by the S.O. in the Schedule of Defects which he
shall deliver to the Contractor not later than fourteen (14) days after the expiration of
the Defects Liability Period. The defects, imperfections, shrinkages or any other fault
whatsoever specified in the Schedule of Defects shall be made good by the Contractor
at his own costs and to be completed within a reasonable time but in any case not later
than three (3) months after the receipt of the said Schedule. PROVIDED THAT the
S.O. shall not be allowed to issue any further instruction requiring the Contractor to
make good of any defect, imperfection, shrinkage or any other fault whatsoever after
the issuance of the said Schedule of Defects or after fourteen (14) days from the
expiration of the said Defects Liability Period, whichever is the later.

48.2 Default in Remedying Defects

If the Contractor shall fail to comply with either clause 48.1 (a) and/or 48.1 (b) within the time
so specified, the materials or works so affected may be made good in such manner as the S.O.
may think fit, in which case the costs incurred including On-Cost Charges (calculated by
applying the Percentage of On-Cost Charges stated in Appendix to the costs incurred), shall
be deducted from any money due or to become due, to the Contractor under this Contract and
failing which such costs shall be recovered from the Performance Bond or as a debt due from
the Contractor.

48.3 Diminution in Value of Works

If any defect, imperfection, shrinkage or any other fault whatsoever is such that, in the opinion
of the S.O., it shall be impracticable or inconvenient to the Government to have the Contractor
to remedy the same, the S.O. shall ascertain the diminution in the value of the Works due to
the existence of such defects, imperfections, shrinkages or any other fault whatsoever. The
amount of such- diminution shall be recoverable by the Government from the Contractor as a
debt due under the Contract and failing which such diminution shall be recovered from the
Performance Bond.

48.4 Certificate of Completion of Making Good Defects

When in the opinion of the S.O. the Contractor has made good the defects, imperfections,
shrinkages or any other fault whatsoever which he is required to make good under clauses 48.1
(a) or (b), or both, the S.O. shall issue a certificate to that effect, and the date specified in such
certificate shall be the date on which the Contractor has completed making good such defects,
imperfections, shrinkages or any other fault whatsoever. The said Certificate shall be referred
to as the "Certificate of Completion of Making Good Defects".

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49.0 UNFULFILLED OBLIGATIONS

Notwithstanding the issue of the Certificate of Completion of Making Good Defects under clause
48.4 hereof the Contractor and the Government shall remain liable for the fulfilment of any
obligation incurred under the provisions of the Contract, prior to the issue of the said certificate,
which remains unfulfilled at the time such certificate is issued, and for the purpose of
determining the nature and extent of any such obligation, the Contract shall be deemed to
remain in force between the Parties hereto.

50.0 SUSPENSION OF WORKS

50.1 Suspension and Resumption of Works

(a) The S.O. may at any time instruct the Contractor to suspend part or all of the Works.

(b) Upon receipt of such written instruction, the Contractor shall suspend part or all of the
Works for such time and in such manner as specified in the instruction and shall duly
protect, store and secure the Works or such part of the Works against any deterioration,
loss or damage.

(c) During the suspension period, the Contractor shall continue to perform its obligations
under this Contract, which are not affected by the instruction to suspend, including the
obligation to effect and maintain insurances and Performance Bond.

(d) The S.O. may instruct the Contractor to resume the Works at any time thereafter. Upon
receipt of such instruction the Contractor shall resume the Works and the Parties shall
jointly examine the Works affected by the suspension. The Contractor shall make good
any deterioration or defect in or loss of the Works which has occurred during the
suspension. The Contractor shall also take all necessary actions to mitigate the
expenses incurred.

50.2 Extension of Time

If the Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs expenses in complying with the instruction under
clause 50.1 (a), and in resumption of the Works, and if such delay and/or expenses was not
foreseeable by the Contractor, the Contractor shall give notice for extension of time under
clause 43 and the provisions thereof shall apply accordingly. PROVIDED THAT the Contractor
shall not be entitled to such extension if the suspension is due to a cause attributable to the
Contractor and he shall not be entitled to payment of loss and expense if he –

(a) fails to take measures specified in clause 50.1 (b); and

(b) fails to take all necessary action to mitigate the expenses incurred

In the event such suspension shall continue for a period exceeding twelve (12) months, the
Parties shall then discuss whether to mutually terminate the Contract or suspend the Works for
a further period.

50.3 Consequences of Mutual Termination

(a) If the Contract is mutually terminated under this clause-

(i) clause 51.1 (c)(i) shall be applicable; and

(ii) payment obligations including all costs and expenditure incurred by the

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 Government and the Contractor shall be ascertained in accordance with clause
54.

51.0 EVENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF DEFAULT BY THE CONTRACTOR

51.1 Default of Obligations

(a) Events of Default

In the event the Contractor-

(i) fails to commence works at the Site within two (2) weeks after the Date for
Possession;

(ii) suspends or abandons the carrying out of the Works or any part thereof for a
continuous period of ( ) days;

(iii) fails to proceed regularly and diligently with the performance of his obligations
under the Contract;

(iv) fails to execute the Works in accordance with the Contract;

(v) persistently neglects to carry out his obligations under the Contract;

(vi) refuses or persistently neglects to comply with a written notice from the S.O. in
relation to any defective work or equipment, materials or goods which are
defective or do not meet the requirements of the Contract;

(vii) fails to comply with the provisions of clause 47; or

(viii) fails to comply with any terms and conditions of this Contract,

then the Government shall give written notice to the Contractor specifying the default, and
requiring the Contractor to remedy such default within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of the
default notice or any period determined by the Government.

(b) Termination

If the Contractor fails to remedy the breach within such period, the Government shall have the
right to forthwith terminate this Contract by giving a written notice to that effect.

(c) Consequences of Termination

If this Agreement is terminated under clause 51.1 (b)-

(i) the Contractor shall-

(A) forthwith cease all operations of the Works;

(B) carry out any protection works so as to secure the Site, equipment,
goods, materials therein against any deterioration, loss or damage and
to do all things necessary so as to leave the Site in a clean and tidy
condition;

(C) remove its personnel and workmen from the Site;

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 (D) vacate the Site within the time stipulated by the S.O., remove all
temporary buildings, plant, tools, equipment, goods and unfixed
materials which have not been paid by the Government, as specified
by the S.O. Failing which, the Government may (but without being
responsible for any loss, or damage) remove and sell any such
property belonging to the Contractor, holding the proceeds, less all
cost incurred, to the credit of the Contractor;

(E) either-

(aa) terminate all third party contracts entered into by the

Contractor for the purposes of this Contract;

(bb) assign to the Government, if so required by the S.O., at no

cost or expense to the Government, the benefit of any
agreement for the supply of materials or goods and/or for the
execution of any work or services for the purposes of this
Contract; or

(cc) allow such third party to enter into a contract with the
Government or any person deemed necessary by the
Government for the purpose of completing the Works;

PROVIDED THAT the Government shall not be obliged to pay any

third party for any materials or goods delivered or any work executed
or services for the purposes of this Contract (whether before or after
the date of termination) for which the Government has paid but the
Contractor has failed to make payment to the third party;

(F) at no cost to the Government, hand over to the Government all plans,
designs, specification and other relevant documents relating to the
Works;

(G) pay to the Government for any losses and damages as a result of
termination of this Contract in the manner provided under clause 56;
and

(H) not be released from any of its obligations under the Contract.

(ii) the Government shall -

(A) call upon the Performance Bond or forfeit the Performance Guarantee
Sum;

(B) enter and repossess the Site;

(C) be entitled to carry out and complete the Works on its own or employ
any other person to carry out and complete the Works; and

(D) be entitled to claim against the Contractor for any losses, costs,
expenses and damages suffered as a result of termination of this
Contract in the manner provided under clause 56.

(iii) for the avoidance of doubt, the Parties hereby agree that the Contractor shall
not be entitled to any form of losses including los or profit, damages, claims or
whatsoever upon termination of this Contract under this clause.

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51.2 General Default

(a) Events of Default

If at any time during the Contract Period-

(i) the Contractor becomes bankrupt;

(ii) the Contractor becomes insolvent or compounds with or enters into an

arrangements or compositions with its creditors;

(iii) an order is made or resolution is effectively passed for the winding-up of the
Contractor (except for the purpose of restructuring or amalgamation with the
written consent of the Government, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld);

(iv) a provisional liquidator, receiver or manager of its business or undertaking duly

appointed, or possession taken by or on behalf of creditors or debenture
holders secured by a floating charge of any property comprised in or subject
of the floating charge; or

(v) execution is levied against a substantial portion of the Contractor's assets,

then the Government shall have the right to terminate this Contract forthwith by giving
notice to that effect.

(b) Consequences of Termination

(i) In the event the termination of this Contract under clause 51.2 takes place,
clauses 51.1 (c)(i) and 51.1 (c)(ii) shall apply.

(ii) For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties hereby agree that the Contractor shall
not be entitled to any form of losses including loss of profit, damages, claims
or whatsoever upon termination of this Contract under this clause.

52.0 TERMINATION ON NATIONAL INTEREST

52.1 Termination

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this Contract, the Government may terminate this
Contract by giving not less than thirty (30) days written notice to that effect to the
Contractor (without any obligation to give any reason thereof) if the Government
considers that such termination is necessary for national interest, national policy or
national security.

(b) For the purpose of this clause, what constitutes "national interest", "national policy" and
"national security", shall be solely made and determined by the Government and such
determination shall for all intent and purposes be final and conclusive and shall not be
open to any challenge whatsoever.

52.2 Consequences of Termination

Upon such termination of this Contract under clause 52.1-

(a) payment obligations including all costs and expenditure incurred by the Government

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 and the Contractor shall be ascertained in accordance with clause 54; and

(b) clause 51.1(c)(i) and clause 51.1(c)(ii)(B) and (C) shall apply.

53.0 TERMINATION ON CORRUPTION, UNLAWFUL OR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES

53.1 Termination

Without prejudice to any other rights of the Governments, if the Company, its personnel,
servants or employees is convicted by a court of law for corruption or unlawful or illegal activities
in relation to this Contract or any other agreement that the Contractor may have with the
Government, the Government shall be entitled to terminate this Contract at any time, by giving
immediate written notice to that effect to the Contractor.

53.2 Consequences of Termination

Upon such termination under clause 53.1 -

(a) the Government shall be entitled to all losses, costs, damages and expenses
including any incidental costs and expenses incurred by the Government
arising from such termination;

(b) clauses 51.1(c)(i) and (ii) shall apply; and

(c) for the avoidance of doubt, the Parties hereby agree that the Contractor shall
not be entitled to any other form of losses including loss of profit, damages,
claims or whatsoever upon termination of this Contract.

54.0 PAYMENTS UPON SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION ON NATIONAL INTEREST

54.1 If this Contract is terminated under clause 50 or clause 52, the amount to be paid (in so far as
such amounts or items have not already been covered by payments on account made to the
Contractor) shall be the following:

(a) the value of all work carried out up to the date of termination;

(b) the amounts payable in respect of any preliminary items so far as the Work or service
comprised therein has been carried out or performed and a proper proportion of any
such items which have been partially carried out or performed,

(c) the cost of materials or goods reasonably ordered for the Works which have been
delivered to the Contractor or of which the Contractor is legally liable to accept delivery
(such materials or goods becoming the property of the Government upon such payment
being made to the Contractor);

(d) a sum being the amount of any expenditure reasonably incurred by the Contractor in
so far as such expenditure has not been recovered by any other payments referred to
in this sub-clause; and

(e) the reasonable cost of any protection works and removal of equipment and site facilities
pursuant to termination as provided under this Contract,

PROVIDED THAT such amount to be paid by the Government shall be confined only to those

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 items as are clearly and expressly stated in sub-clauses (a)-(e) above.

54.2 For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties hereby agree that the Contractor shall not be entitled
to any other form of losses including loss of profit, damages, claims or whatsoever other than
stipulated under clause 54.1(a)-(e). The Parties further agree that the amount agreed above by
the Government shall constitute as a full and final settlement between the Parties.

54.3 Upon termination of this Contract under clause 50 and clause 52, a final account of this Contract
shall be prepared and issued by the S.O.

55.0 EVENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF DEFAULT BY THE GOVERNMENT

Default of obligations

(a) Events of Default

If the Government without any reasonable cause fails to perform of fulfill any of its obligations which
adversely affects the Works,

then the Contractor may issue a notice specifying the default by the Government and requiring the
Government to remedy the same within the period specified therein taking into account the nature of
the remedy to be carried out by the Government or such other period as may be agreed by both Parties
from the date of receipt of such notice.

(b) Termination

If the Government fails to remedy the default period specified in such notice issued under Clause 55
(a) within the stipulated period time therein, the Contractor shall have the right to forthwith terminate
this Contract by giving a written notice to that effect.

(c) Consequences of Termination

If this Contract is terminated under Clause 55 (b)

(i) the Government shall pay to the Contractor –

(a) the value of the Works carried out up to the date of termination;

(b) the amounts payable in respect of any preliminary items so far as the Work or service
comprised therein has been carried out of performed and a proper proportion of any such
items which have been partially carried out or performed;

(c) the cost of materials or goods reasonably ordered for the Works which have been
delivered to the Contractor or of which the Contractor is legally liable to accept delivery
(such materials or goods becoming the property of the Government upon such payment
being made to the Contractor); and

(d) a sum being the amount of any expenditure reasonably incurred by the Contractor in so
far as such expenditure has not been recovered by any other payments referred to in this
sub-clause.

(ii) For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties hereby agree that the Contractor shall not be entitled
to any other form of losses including loss or profit, damages, claims or whatsoever upon
termination of this Contract.

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56.0 CERTIFICATE OF TERMINATION COSTS

56.1 As soon as the arrangements for the completion of the Works made by the Government enable
the S.O. to make a reasonably accurate assessment of the ultimate cost to the Government of
completing the Works following the termination of the Contractor's employment and the
engagement of other contractors or persons, and the amount of direct loss and/or damage
caused to the Government due to the termination has been ascertained by the S.O., then the
S.O. may issue a certificate (hereinafter referred to as the "Certificate of Termination Costs")
stating the Completion Cost (hereinafter defined) and the Final Contract Sum (hereinafter
defined).

56.2 The Completion Cost comprises the following sums, costs or expenditure:

(a) the sums previously paid to the Contractor by the Government;

(b) the sums paid or payable to other contractors or persons engaged by the Government
to complete the Works;

(c) any sums paid to sub-contractors or suppliers under clause 61;

(d) any costs or expenditure incurred or to be incurred including On-Cost Charges incurred
by the Government in completing the Works; and

(e) the amount of direct loss and/or damage caused to the Government due to the
termination.

56.3 The Final Contract Sum comprises of the following amounts or sums:

(a) the amount which would have been payable under the Contract on completion in
accordance with the Contract, allowing any variations or other matters which would
have resulted in an adjustment of the original Contract Sum; and

(b) any other sums which the Government might be entitled under the terms of the Contract
to deduct from the original Contract Sum,

had the Contractor's employment not been terminated.

56.4 The Certificate of Termination Costs shall state the difference between the Final Contract Sum
and the Completion Cost. If the Final Contract Sum is less than the Completion Cost, the
difference shall be a debt payable by the Contractor to the Government and if greater the
difference shall be a debt payable by the Government to the Contractor.

56.5 The Certificate of Termination Costs shall be binding and conclusive on the Contractor as to
the amount of such loss or damage specified therein.

56.6 In the event the completion of the Works being undertaken departmentally, allowance shall be
made, when ascertaining the amount to be certified as costs and expense incurred by the
Government, for cost of supervision, interest and depreciation on plant and all other usual
overhead charges and profit as would be incurred if the Works were completed by other
contractors or persons.

57.0 SURVIVING RIGHTS

Any termination under this Contract shall not affect the liability of either Party hereto for any of
its acts or omissions during the period of the Contract and both Parties shall thereafter continue

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 to be so liable and shall keep the other Party hereto indemnified and hold harmless in respect
of any claims arising therefrom.

58.0 EFFECTS OF FORCE MAJEURE

58.1 Events of Force Majeure

Neither the Government nor the Contractor shall be in breach of its obligations under this
Contract if it is unable to perform or fulfil any of its obligations under this Contract (or any part
of them) as a result of the occurrence of an Event of Force Majeure. An event of “force majeure”
shall mean an event, not within the control of the Party affected, which that party is unable to
prevent, avoid or remove and shall mean –

(a) war (whether declared or not), hostilities, invasion, act of foreign enemies, rebellion,
revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power, civil war, or acts of terrorism;

(b) ionizing radiation or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear waste, from the
combustion of nuclear fuel, radioactive toxic explosive, or other hazardous properties
of any explosive, nuclear assembly or nuclear component thereof;

(c) pressure waves cause by aircraft or other aerial devices travelling at sonic or
supersonic speeds;

(d) natural catastrophe including but not limited to earthquakes, floods, subsidence, and
subterranean spontaneous combustion or any operation of the force of nature, lightning
and exceptionally inclement weather;

(e) riot, commotion and disorders, criminal damage, sabotage, strike, lock out, labour
unrest or other industrial disturbance (affecting the performance of this Contract) which
are not the fault of the Contractor or its personnel, servants or agents or the
Government which causes, or can reasonably be expected to cause any party to fail to
comply with its obligations;

(f) pandemic or epidemic; or

(g) any other unforeseeable event which fulfils the criteria as set forth below:

(i) beyond the reasonable control of the Party affected by such event,
circumstance or combination of events or circumstances;

(ii) which was not foreseeable or, if foreseeable, could not have been prevented
or avoided or overcome by the affected Party having taken all reasonable
precautions and due care;

(iii) which directly causes the affected Party to be unable to comply with all or a
material part of its obligations under this Contract; and

(iv) which is not the direct result of a breach by the affected Party of its
obligations under this Contract,

PROVIDED THAT an Event of Force Majeure shall not include economic downturn, non-
availability of or insufficient of funds or lack of financing on the part of the Contractor to
perform its obligations under this Contract.

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58.2 If an Event of Force Majeure occurs by reason of which either party is unable to perform any of
its obligation under this Contract (or for any part thereof), the Party shall inform the other Party
immediately of the occurrence of that Event of Force Majeure with full particulars thereof and
the consequences thereof.

58.3 If either Party considers the Event of Force Majeure to be of such severity or to be continuing
for such period of time that it effectively frustrates the original intention of this Contract, then
the Parties may agree that this Contract may be terminated upon mutual agreement of the
Parties.

58.4 If this Contract is terminated by an Event of Force Majeure pursuant to the above clause, all
rights and obligations of the Parties under this Contract shall forthwith terminate and neither
Party shall have any claim against the other Party and neither Party shall be liable to each other
save for any rights and liabilities accruing prior to the occurrence of the Event of Force Majeure.

58.5 Neither Party shall be entitled to rely upon the provisions above if both Parties reasonably
determine that an Event of Force Majeure has not occurred.

58.6 For avoidance of doubt, the Parties shall continue to perform those parts of those obligations
not affected, delayed or interrupted by an Event of Force Majeure and such obligations shall,
pending the outcome of this clause continue in full force and effect.

59.0 SITE AGENT AND ASSISTANTS

Unless otherwise provided elsewhere in this Contract, the Contractor shall keep constantly on
the Site a competent, efficient, suitability qualified, experienced and good character site agent
and his assistants in each trade as may be necessary who must be capable of receiving
instructions in Bahasa Malaysia, and in default it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to
provide replacement for them and all wages and other expenses in connection with the
employment of such replacement site agent and assistants. Any directions, explanations or
instructions given to such site agent by the S.O. shall be deemed to have been given to the
Contractor under this Contract.

60.0 NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACTORS AND/OR NOMINATED SUPPLIERS

60.1 The S.O. shall obtain tenders for Nominated Sub-Contractor's or Nominated Supplier's work or
services, or for the supply of materials or goods in respect of which Prime Cost Sums or
Provisional Sums are included in the Bills of Quantities, and the Contractor shall, on the written
instruction of the S.O., enter into such sub-contracts with the Nominated Sub-Contractor or
Nominated Supplier as the case may be and such sub-contracts shall be in the form as referred
to in clause 60.2(b).

60.2 The S.O. shall not nominate as a sub-contractor or a supplier in connection with the Works:

(a) a person against whom the Contractor shall make in writing within twenty one (21) days
from the date of the S.O.'s instruction under clause 60.1 hereof what the S.O. considers
to be reasonable objection;

(b) a person who will not enter into a sub-contract with terms and conditions as provided
in the Government standard form of sub-contract for Nominated Sub-contractor (Form
PWD 203N) or for Nominated Supplier (Form PWD 203P), as the case may be; or

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 (c) a person who will not give to the Government such indemnity with terms and conditions
as provided in the Government standard form of Letter of Indemnity for Nominated Sub-
contractors (Form PWD 203N7) or for Nominated Suppliers (Form PWD 203P7), as
the case may be.

60.3 If pursuant to clause 60.2, the Contractor is not required to enter into a sub-contract with a
Nominated Sub-contractor or Nominated Supplier, as the case may be, the S.O. shall do one
or more of the following:

(a) nominate an alternative sub-contractor or supplier, as the case may be, in which case
clause 60.2 hereof shall apply;

(b) by order under clause 24 vary the Works or the work or services, materials or goods,
the subject of the Prime Cost Sums or Provisional Sum as aforesaid, including if
necessary the omission of any such work or services, materials or goods so that they
may be provided by workmen, contractors or suppliers, as the case may be, employed
by the Government either concurrently with the Works or at some other date in which
case the Contractor shall not be entitled to claim for any losses therefrom; or

(c) in accordance with clause 34.4 arrange for the Contractor to execute such work or
services, or to supply such materials or goods.

61.0 PAYMENT TO NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER

61.1 The S.O. in issuing Interim Certificates under clause 28 or the Final Certificate under clause 31
hereof shall state separately the amount of interim or final payment due to each Nominated
Sub-Contractors or Suppliers which amount subject to clause 61.2 hereof, shall be paid by the
Government direct to the Nominated Sub-contractors or Suppliers. The amount paid by the
Government direct to the Nominated Sub-contractors or Suppliers shall be deemed to be a
payment to the Contractor by the Government under and by virtue of this Contract.

61.2 Subject to the relevant provisions in the sub-contract (Form PWD 203N or Form PWD 203P as
the case may be), the Contractor shall be entitled to be paid and the Government may pay to
the Contractor out of any money otherwise due to a Nominated Sub-contractors or Suppliers:

(a) any amount which the Government or the S.O. on its behalf in exercise of any rights
under this Contract has deducted from any money due to the Contractor and such
deduction is in respect of some act or default solely of the Nominated Sub-contractors
or Suppliers, his servants or agents;

(b) any amount agreed by the Nominated Sub-Contractor or Suppliers as due to the
Contractor, or any amount awarded in arbitration or litigation in favour of the Contractor
which arises out of or under the sub-contract; and

(c) the amount of any claim for loss and/or expense actually incurred by the Contractor by
reason of any breach or failure to observe the provisions of the sub-contract by the
Nominated Sub-contractors or Suppliers under the sub-contract.

61.3 Any amount paid to the Contractor in accordance with this clause shall be deemed to be a
payment to the Nominated and/or Sub-Contractors or Suppliers under the sub-contract.

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62.0 NO LIABILITY OF GOVERNMENT TO NOMINATED AND/OR SUB-CONTRACTOR OR
SUPPLIER

Nothing in clauses 60 or 61 or anything else contained in this Contract shall render the
Government in any way liable to any Nominated and/or Sub-Contractor or Supplier.

63.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR TO NOMINATED AND/OR SUB-CONTRACTORS

OR SUPPLIERS

63.1 The Contractor shall be fully responsible to ensure that the Nominated Sub-Contractor or
Suppliers shall conform with the terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be fully
responsible for the acts, defaults or breach of any terms and/or conditions of this Contract by
the Nominated Sub-Contractors or Suppliers on their part in the same way as for his own or
those of other sub-contractors or suppliers engaged by himself. The Government shall in no
circumstances be liable to the Contractor for the default of any Nominated Sub-Contractors or
Suppliers.

63.2 In the event of repudiation or abandonment of his sub-contract by any Nominated Sub-
contractor or Supplier, or the determination by the Contractor of the employment of the
Nominated Sub-contractor or Supplier for any reason whatsoever under the sub-contract, the
Contractor shall do one of the following:

(a) with the consent of the S.O. (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld) employ
another competent sub-contractor or supplier to complete the sub-contract; or

(b) undertake to complete the sub-contract himself.

PROVIDED THAT in any of such events the Contractor is entitled to be paid the same sum for
the work or services to be executed, or materials or goods to be supplied, as would have been
payable had the original Nominated Sub-contractor or Supplier completed the sub-contract
without any default on its part.

64.0 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

64.1 The Copyright and all other proprietary rights whatsoever in the Works and other material
developed and supplied by the Contractor pursuant to or under this Contract shall vest in and
shall be the sole property of the Government and the Contractor shall not during or at any time
after completion of the Works or after the expiry or termination of this Contract, in any way,
question or dispute the ownership of the Government. The proprietary rights in the Works shall
vest in the Government free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances on the Works.

64.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for any claim that the equipment supplied infringes a patent,
copyright or registered design.

64.3 If the Government's use or possession of the equipment is likely to constitute an infringement,
then the Contractor shall promptly and at its own expenses procure for the Government the
right to continue using and possessing the equipment; or modify or replace the equipment so
as to avoid the infringement (in which event the Contractor shall compensate the Government
for the amount of any direct loss or damage sustained or incurred by the Government during
such modification or replacement).

64.4 The Contractor shall indemnify the Government against any claim for the infringement of any
letters patent, copyright or registered designs by the use of any equipment or of information

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 supplied under this Contract and against all costs and damages which the Government may
incur in any action for which such infringements or for which the Government may become
liable in any such action.

65.0 ANTIQUITIES

65.1 All fossils, coins, antiquities and other objects of interest or value which may be found on the
Site or in excavating the same during the progress of the Works shall become absolute
property of the Government and upon discovery of such an object the Contractor shall
forthwith-

(a) not to disturb the object and shall cease work if and in so far as the continuance of the
work would endanger the object or prevent or impede its excavation or its removal;

(b) take all steps which may be necessary to preserve the object in the exact position and
condition in which it was found; and

(c) inform the S.O. of the discovery and precise location of the object.

65.2 The S.O. shall issue instructions in regard to what is to be done concerning the object reported
by the Contractor under clause 65.1 and (without prejudice to the generality of his power) such
instructions may require the Contractor to permit the examination, excavation or removal of
the object by a third party. Any such third party shall for the purpose of clause 15 be deemed
to be a person for whom the Government is responsible and not to be a sub-contractor.

65.3 If compliance with the provisions of clause 65.1 or with an instruction issued under clause 65.2
has involved the Contractor in direct loss and/or expense for which he would not be reimbursed
by a payment made under any other provisions of this Contract then the amount of such loss
and/or expense shall be added to the Contract Sum.

66.0 ARBITRATION

66.1 If any dispute or difference shall arise between the Government and the Contractor out of or in
connection with the contract, then parties shall refer such matter, dispute or difference to the
officer named in Appendix for a decision.

66.2 The officer named in Appendix's decision shall be in writing and shall subject to clause 66.4
hereof, be binding on the Parties until the completion of the Works and shall forthwith be given
effect to by the Contractor who shall proceed with the Works with all due diligence whether or
not notice of dissatisfaction is given by him.

66.3 If the Parties –

(a) fails to receive a decision from the officer named in the Appendix within forty-five (45)
days after being requested to do so; or

(b) is dissatisfied with any decision of the officer named in the Appendix,

then such dispute or difference shall be referred to arbitration within forty-five (45) days to an
arbitrator to be agreed between the Parties and failing such agreement, to be appointed by the
Director of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (Malaysia) on the application of either
Party hereto. Such arbitration shall be heard at the Asian International Arbitration Centre
(Malaysia) and shall be conducted in accordance with the rules for arbitration of the Asian

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 International Arbitration Centre (Malaysia) using the facilities and the system available at the
Centre.

66.4 Such reference, except on any difference or dispute under clause 51 hereof shall not be
commenced until after the completion or alleged completion of the Works or determination or
alleged determination of the Contractor's employment under this Contract, or abandonment of
the Works, unless with the written consent of the Government and the Contractor.

66.5 In the event that such consent has been obtained in accordance with clause 66.4, the reference
of any matter, dispute or difference to arbitration pursuant to this clause and/or the continuance
of any arbitration proceedings consequent thereto shall in no way operate as a waiver of the
obligations of the parties to perform their respective obligations under this Contract.

66.6 In any arbitration proceedings conducted pursuant to clause 66.3, the Parties may make any
counter claim in relation to any dispute or difference arising from the Contract.

66.7 Upon every or any such reference the costs of such incidental to the reference and award shall
be in the discretion of the Arbitrator who may determine the amount thereof, or direct the amount
to be taxed as between solicitor and client or as between party and party, and shall direct by
whom and to whom and in what manner the same be borne, award and paid.

66.8 The award of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Parties.

66.9 In the event of the death of the arbitrator or his unwillingness or inability to act, then the
Government and the Contractor upon agreement shall appoint another person to act as the
arbitrator, and in the event the Government and the Contractor fail to agree on the appointment
of an arbitrator, an arbitrator shall be appointed by the Director of the Asian International
Arbitration Centre (Malaysia).

66.10 In this clause, "reference" shall be deemed to be reference to arbitration within the meaning of
the Arbitration Act 2005.

66.11 The arbitration shall be governed by the Arbitration Act 2005 and the laws of Malaysia.

67.0 NOTICE, ETC.

67.1 Any notice, approval, consent, request or other communication required or permitted to be given
or made under this Contract shall be in writing in Bahasa Malaysia or English language.

67.2 Such notice shall be effected by:

(i) hand delivery or courier and an acknowledgement of receipt obtained;

(ii) leaving the notice at the registered office or site office of the Contractor in which case
it shall be deemed to have been duly delivered; or

(iii) registered post in which case it shall be deemed to have been received seven (7) days
after the date of posting.

67.3 The address of the Government and the Contractor is as shown below or such other address
as either party may have notified the sender:

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to the Government:

Address:

to the Contractor:

Address:

67.4 It shall be the duty of the parties to notify the other if there is a change of address or entity by
giving a written notice within fourteen (14) days. In the event of the Contractor failing to notify
the S.O. of such an address or any change in his address, such written notices and instructions
shall be deemed to have been served upon the Contractor if they are sent in the manner stated
above to the address stated in this Contract or to the Contractors site office.

68.0 SAFETY AT THE SITE

68.1 Compliance with Safety Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with all relevant laws, regulations, rules, by-laws, directive or order
by the relevant authorities on the requirements of safety-at-work (“Safety Requirements”) and
shall ensure his personnel, workmen and sub-contractors at all times during the execution of
Works comply with such Safety Requirements.

68.2 Submission of Safety Programme

(a) Within 14 days from the receipt of the Letter of Acceptance by the Government, the
Contractor shall submit to the S.O. a safety programme to ensure that all construction
activities required for the execution of the Works are carried out in a safe manner and in
compliance with Safety Requirements.

(b) The safety programme shall be subject to the approval of the S.O. The submission to and
approval by the S.O. of the safety programme shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his
obligations and liabilities pertaining to the safety requirement under the Contract.

68.3 Safety Officer and Personnel

(a) The Contractor shall appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person as safety officer
who shall be responsible for compliance with Safety Requirements and all safety matters
relating to the Works. The Contractor shall, from time to time, provide such other personnel
and resources as may be required to ensure the effective implementation of the safety
programme on Site.

(b) The Contractor shall conduct training programmes for all workmen including workmen of
his sub-contractors for compliance with the Safety Requirements.

68.4 Safety Measures

(a) The Contractor shall ensure that the constructional plant together with all other tools and
equipment and other items used in the execution of the Works are in a safe, sound and
good condition and capable of performing the functions for which they are intended.

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 (b) The Contractor is responsible for instituting a safe method of construction on Site for all
the workers and shall ensure that his sub-contractors whether nominated or otherwise
institute the same method of construction for their workers.

(c) Without limiting his liability under the Contract, the Contractor shall provide all workmen on
Site with the necessary safety equipment including but not limited to safety boots, safety
helmets and protective clothing.

69.0 ADVANCE PAYMENT

69.1 The Contractor shall be entitled to an advanced payment on the Contract amounting to 25% of
the value of the Contract Sum less Provisional Sums (hereinafter referred to as the “Builder’s
Work”) but subject to a maximum of RM10 million on compliance with the following conditions:

(a) on return of the Letter of Acceptance duly signed by the Contractor together with the
Performance Bond (if any), insurance policies, confirmation from SOCSO Authorities and
the receipts for all premium paid;

(b) production of a Banker's/ lnsurance/ Finance Company Guarantee in the approved format
equal in value to the advance proposed to be paid;

(c) Submission of the Banker's Guarantee I Insurance Guarantee I Financial Company

Guarantee not later than 3 months from the date of possession of Site.

69.2 The advance payment shall be recouped when the cumulative total value of the Builder's Work
executed and certified (including the amount certified for materials on site) reaches (25%)
twenty five percent of the total contract value of Builder's Work, by way of a fixed percentage
deduction from the total certified value of the Builder's Work executed (including the amount
certified for materials on site) during the period covered by an Interim Payment Certificate, in
all the subsequent Interim Payment Certificates on the basis that the advance payment made
shall be fully recovered in the Interim Payment Certificate in which the cumulative total certified
value of the Builder's Work executed (including the amount certified for materials on site)
reaches seventy-five (75) percent of the total contract value of the Builder's work. The deduction
shall be calculated as follows:

$D = 200 A percent of $P
B

Where $ D = cumulative deduction to be made in Interim

Payment Certificate,

$A = total amount of advance paid,

$B = total contract value of Builder’s Work

$P = gross certified value of Builder’s Work executed

(including the amount certified for materials on site)
or agreed cumulative scheduled payments in excess
of 25% of $B

69.3 The liability under the advance guarantee shall be terminated upon realization by the
Government of the full sum of advance paid. However if the full sum of the advance paid cannot
be realized before the completion date of the contract or any authorised extension thereof or

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 the case of the contract been determined before the date of the determination, then the balance
of the advance repayable to the Government shall be recovered from the advance guarantee.

70.0 AMENDMENT

No modification, amendment or waiver of any of the provisions of this Contract shall be effective
unless made by mutual consent and made in writing by way of supplementary agreement
specifically referring to this Contract and duly signed by the Parties. The provisions in respect
of such amendment, variation or modification thereof shall be supplemental to and be read as
integral part of this Contract which shall remain in full force and effect as between both Parties.

71.0 CONFIDENTIALITY

71.1 This Contract and all such drawings, records, data, books, reports and all matters pertaining
hereto shall be considered as confidential matter and shall not be disclosed to any third party
without prior written mutual agreement, save and except where-

(a) disclosure of such information is necessary for the purposes of raising finance to
undertake the obligations of the Contractor under this Contract;

(b) disclosure of such information is made to the Contractor's consultants, auditors or

advisers;

(c) disclosure of such information is required by law or by any Government agency or for
the performance of any obligations under this Contract; or

(d) the information has entered public domain.

71.2 Where information has been disclosed to third parties pursuant to clause 69.1, the Contractor
undertakes to ensure that such third parties shall not disclose the information to any other third
party.

71.3 The restrictions contained in this clause shall survive the termination of this Contract and shall
continue to bind both Parties without limit in point of time.

72.0 STAMP DUTY

The Contractor shall solely bear the stamp duties, legal costs and fees in the preparation and
execution of this Contract and anything incidental thereto.

73.0 SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Contract is held to be illegal or is invalid under any laws or regulations
effective and applicable during the term of this Contract such provision shall be fully severable
and this Contract shall be construed as if such illegal or invalid provision had never comprised
as part of this Contract and the remaining provisions of this Contract shall remain in full force
and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal or invalid provision or by its severance from
this Contract.

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74.0 WAIVER

Failure by any Party to enforce at any time, any provision of this Contract shall not be construed
as a waiver of its right to enforce the breach of such provision or any other provision in this
Contract or as a waiver of any continuing, succeeding or subsequent breach of any provision
or other provision of this Contract.

75.0 LAWS APPLICABLE

This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia and
the Parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.

76.0 SUCCESSORS BOUND

This Contract shall be binding upon the respective successors-in-title of the Parties.

77.0 EPIDEMICS AND MEDICAL ATTENDANCE

77.1 The Contractor shall maintain the Site in clean and sanitary condition and shall comply with all
requirements of the Government Health and Sanitary Authorities. In the event of any outbreak
of illness of an epidemic nature, the Contractor shall comply with and carry out such regulations,
orders and requirements as may be made by the Government or the local medical or health
authorities for the purpose of dealing with and overcoming the same.

77.2 The Contractor shall ensure that sufficient first aid kits are made available at suitable locations
on the Site.

78.0 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

If the Contractor appoints foreign professionals, the Contractor shall endeavour to ensure that
the employees of the Government are trained or exposed to the expertise of such foreign
professionals pursuant to a programme for technology transfer.

79.0 GENERAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARD

79.1 Industry Practice

The Contractor shall provide and perform the Works in a proper manner in accordance with
good management and best industry practice and to the best advantage of the Government
and shall comply with all law, statutes and any guidelines or direction issued by the Government
to the contractor from time to time.

79.2 Competency

The Contractor shall provide and perform its obligations under this Contract and take all
appropriate measures expected of a competent company using due care and skills of a
professional person providing similar service or works to ensure that the Works comply with the
terms and conditions of this Contract.

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79.3 Government's Interest

The Contractor shall at all times perform the Works in such manner as will always safeguard
and protect the Government's interest and take all necessary and protect the Government'
interest take all necessary and proper steps to prevent abuse and in accordance with the
provisions of this Contract.

80.0 RESTRICTION AND PROCEDURE ON USE OF IMPORTED MATERIALS AND GOODS

80.1 The Contractor shall use local goods/materials as listed in the 'Senarai Bahan/Barangan
Buatan Tempatan' issued by IKRAM QA Services Sdn. Bhd. and/or issued by SIRIM QA
Services Sdn. Bhd., whichever is relevant. If the Contractor fails to comply with this
requirement, the Government may reject the goods/materials which are found to be not in
compliance with this requirement.

80.2 For local goods/materials not listed as aforesaid, such goods/materials may be allowed if prior
testing and certification from IKRAM QA Services Sdn. Bhd. or SIRIM QA Services Sdn. Bhd.,
whichever is relevant, has been obtained. Where such testing cannot be carried out by IKRAM
QA Services Sdn. Bhd. or SIRIM QA Services Sdn. Bhd. the Contractor may, with the S.O.'s
prior approval, have the testing to be done by another agency.

80.3 Under no circumstances shall the Contractor be permitted to incorporate or supply imported
materials, plant, equipment, vehicles or other goods into the Works or forming part of the scope
of the Works except those approved by the Government, prior to the execution of the Contract.
The Contractor shall at his own cost entirely substitute any materials, plant, equipment, vehicles
or other goods proposed to be imported but not approved by the Government, with suitable
local materials, plant, equipment, vehicles or other goods, including making any necessary
subsequential changes or adjustment to the design of the Works to accommodate such
substitution, all to the concurrence of the S.O..

80.4 The Contractor shall ensure that the procurement of approved imported materials, plant,
equipment, vehicles or other goods are obtained directly from the country of origin based on
F.O.B. or other similar basis. The transportation and insurance of such imported materials,
plant, equipment, vehicles or other goods from the country of origin to the Site shall be arranged
by the Contractor through the Government's Multi Modal Transport Operators (hereinafter
referred to as MTO) as listed in Appendix. The Contractor shall allow in his tender all costs and
time required in complying with the requirements of this Clause including the cost required for
the services provided by the MTO.

80.5 The Contractor shall submit documentary evidence of compliance with this clause to the S.O.
within one (1) month from the date of each delivery to the Site of such materials, plant,
equipment, vehicles or other goods.

81.0 TIME

Time whenever mentioned shall be of the essence of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first
above written.

SIGNED for and on behalf of )

) .………………………………

THE GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA )

in the presence of: ) ……………………………….

*1 The Common Seal of )

(Co. No. : ) )

was hereunto affixed )

in the presence of: )

……………………………………… ………………………………………

Director Director/Secretary

Name: Name:

NRIC No.: NRIC No.:

_________________________
1
applicable only if the Contractor is a company registered under the Companies Act 1965

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 APPENDIX TO THE CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

Clause

4.1(a) Officer(s) empowered to approve variations according to the limits as set out in Treasury’s
Instructions No. 202 as amended.

Financial Limits Officer

4.1(b) Officer(s) empowered to take

action on behalf of the
Government in respect of:

Clause 51,52,53,58 and 66 … … … … … … …

13.1 (a) Performance Bond

Amount of Guarantee … … … … … …. … … … RM

Guarantor Bank/Insurance Company/

Finance Company … …. … … … … … … … …

Guarantee No. … … … … … … … … … … …

15.1 (a) Minimum insurance cover for any one accident

or series of accidents arising out of one event RM

Policy No

Period of insurance

15.1 (b) Amount of excess … … … … … … … … … … RM

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 APPENDIX TO THE CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT- (Cont’d)

Clause

17 SOCSO Scheme registration number … … … ..

18.1 (a) Amount to be added to full value

of Contract Sum as the insured sum … … … … RM

Total Amount Insured … … … … … … … … … RM

Policy No

Period of Insurance

18.1 (b) Amount of excess … … … … … … … … … … RM

21.2 Date of Tender … … … … … … … … … … …

aidah
25.2 Daywork Price …………………………………… Refer ………………………………

28.2 Value of Works done and properly executed

including any goods or unfixed materials
delivered to or adjacent to the Site before
issuance of an Interim Payment … … … … … RM

28.5 Period of honouring payment certificate (if none

stated, then within thirty (30) days of the issue
of any such Interim Certificate)… … … … … …

30.0 Special Provisions to the Conditions of Contract

for Fluctuation of Price …………………………... ……………………………………..

34.4 Work covered by P.C. Sums for which the

Contractor will be permitted to tender … …. …

38.2 ‘Date for Possession’ of the site … … … … …

39.1 ‘Date for Completion’ for whole of the Works …

40.2 Liquidated and Ascertained Damages at the

rate of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … RM per

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 APPENDIX TO THE CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT- (Cont’d)

Clause

41.1 Sectional Completion:

Identification of Date for Possession Date for Liquidated &

Sections or parts [ Clause 38.3] Completion Ascertained
Damages

48.1(a) Defects Liability Period (if none stated, then the

period is twelve (12) months) …………… Twelve (12) months
……………………………………….

5.3, 5.4, Percentage of on-cost charges … … … … … 5%

15.3,
17.3(b),
18.2

48.2, Percentage of on-cost charges … .… … … ... ... 10%

56.2(d)

80.4 The Government’s Multi Modal Transport

Operators (MTO) ……………………………….. ………………………………………..

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