The construction of the multibillion- ringgit MY Rapid Transit (MRT) is likely to begin by January next year and completed in 2016, Abdul Malik Azman, head of Prasarana's MRT Procurement Management Department said yesterday.
"The first tender for the V5 and V6 packages will be awarded in January or February next year. Based on our plan, by the end of next year, all 18 works packages will be awarded accordingly," he said.
The V5 package stretches from Taman Bukit Ria to Plaza Phoenix in Cheras and comprising four station. The V6 runs from Plaza Phoenix to Bandar Tun Hussein Onn with three stations.
Abdul Malik was speaking to reporters after holding the first MRT pre-tender briefing for contractors here.
He said Prasarana will announce its shortlist of contractors for underground tunnels by early next month.
"We are still in the midst of finalising the pre-qualification of bidders," he added. Prasarana has received 15 submissions so far.
The underground section starts from Semantan to Maluri. - Bernama
