Prasarana releases RM375m to LRT3 contractors after outcry

LRT3 project owner Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has released RM375 million to turnkey contractor MRCB-George Kent, more than a week after complaints were made against Prasarana chairperson Tajuddin Abdul Rahman for allegedly withholding payments to sway appointment of sub-contractors.

The amount represents slightly more than half of the RM700 million contractors say Prasarana owed them for work done on the LRT3 project.

Sources familiar with the matter confirmed the payment received by MRCB-GK from Prasarana has been distributed to its subcontractors as of Friday...