Labuan: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has given its assurance that the shortage of cement supply on the island will be resolved soon.
Its Deputy Director, Aslani Dabi, said Saturday that contractors should not be unduly worried about the shortage as the Ministry was addressing the problems since the last few weeks by getting additional supply from Cement Manufacturer of Sarawak (CMS).
He also said the Cement Industries Sabah (CIS), the main supplier for Sabah and Labuan, had been asked to look into the matter seriously.
Labuan needs at least 4,600 tonnes of cement per month but only received 3,200 tonnes in two trips from CIS every month. CMS is currently supplying 5,000 tonnes every month.
Various parties, especially the medium contractors, have been urging the Ministry to look into the frequent shortage of cement which caused the price to fluctuate and delay in road repairs and other projects.
Aslani said the shortage of supply occurred since March due to the inability of CIS to meet the increasing demand.
"However CIS has agreed that CMS supply the material to Labuan since April. Labuan also is the last destination to receive the supply from CIS as the company has to supply all districts in Sabah," he said.
Following the shortage, the price of cement has shot up by another RM1, to RM19.50 per bag. - Bernama
(DAILY EXPRESS)
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