Bina Puri wins RM183 mln govt building job in Nepal

KUALA LUMPUR: Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (Bina Puri)has successfully secured a new international contract worth 5.2 billion Nepalese rupees (equivalent to about RM183 million) for the new construction project of Supreme Court Building Complex at Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, a project funded by the government of Nepal.

A filing to Bursa Malaysia yesterday showed that Bina Puri together with Kalika Construction Pvt Ltd and Samanantar Nirman Sewa Pvt Ltd had entered into a joint venture agreement to form “Bina Puri–Kalika–Samanantar JV” to construct the project.

The construction project is awarded by the Supreme Court of Nepal with a contract period of 36 months.

It will consist of sevenstorey building including two basements, RCC framed structure building with complete finishing, landscaping and MEP (Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Works along with firefighting) works.

Group executive director Datuk Ma hew Tee said: “We have been actively participating in the tender for projects both local and overseas to further replenish our orderbook.

“With the latest award mentioned, the group’s latest project book order will increase to RM1.9 billion.”

Kalika Construction Pvt Ltd is a leading well-known “A” class construction company of Nepal having over 40 years of experience in all types of construction works. It was founded in 1976 and its parent company, Kalika Group operates in five business sectors: Hydropower, Construction, Software Outsourcing, International Trading and FM Radio/ Media. The Kalika Group is one of Nepal’s largest and most respected business conglomerates.