KUALA LUMPUR (July 5): Melima Consortium, comprising four subcontractors, stands to lose RM100 million following a legal dispute between the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) project's turnkey contractor, Turnpike Synergy Sdn Bhd, and main contractor Panzana Enterprise Sdn Bhd. After several unsuccessful attempts to collect payments due, Melima appointed Thomas Philip Advocates and Solicitors to seek an urgent resolution to their outstanding claims for works completed. The fact that this is happening even as we all face unprecedented economic and social hardship as a result of the ongoing pandemic compounds the already unfair situation my client is currently facing," said Thomas Philip founder and managing partner Mathew Thomas Philip. On our part, Thomas Philip will do everything we can to make sure this is addressed squarely and resolved fairly," he added. Toong said Melima was brought in from early 2019 to "rescue" portions of the project following disputes between Panzana and its previous subcontractors.
