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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 mayor 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
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

(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 .

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

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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 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.

10.1 OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall­

(a) construct, complete, test and commission the Works in accordance with the Contract;

(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
professiona~ 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;

m 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.

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

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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;

(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 Where a programme of work is not provided by the S.O., the Contractor shall within fourteen (14)
days after the date of the Letter of Acceptance, submit to the S.O. for his approval a programme
of work for the execution of the Works in such forms and details as the S.O. shall reasonably
determined.

12.2 If at any time it should appear to the S.O. that the actual progress of the Works does not conform
to the fixed or approved programme of work referred to in clause 12.1 nereof, the Contractor
shall produce, a revised programme of work showing the necessary modifications to the
approved programme necessC\ry to ensure completion of the Works within the time for
completion as defined in clause 39 hereof or any extended time granted pursuant to clause 43.

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) 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

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five (5) percent of the Contract Sum. The amount deducted shall be retained by the Government
up to twelve (12) 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

(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.

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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 sub­
contractors, 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.

(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 5.0., 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 5.0. 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.

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