Question

Among the more commonly used standard form of contracts in Malaysia are PAM 2006, CIDB 2000 and PWD/JKR 203A (Rev 1/2010). These standard forms have some similarities and differences. Compare these three standard forms by analyzing the relevant clauses found in these standard forms on the following issues:

i) Issuing person

ii) Submission of payment application by contractor

iii) Period of interim certificate

iv) Issuance of interim certificate v) Period of honoring certificate

vi) Amount to be paid

vii) Interest for non-payment

viii) Suspension for non-payment

ix) Determination for non-payment

x) Delay in certification

Answer 1

i) PAM 2006 - Architect,

CIDB 2000 - Client’s Representative,

PWD 203A - Superintending Officer (S. O.)

iii) PAM 2006 - One Month [Clause 30.2],

CIDB 2000 - One Month [Clause 42.9(a)],

PWD 203A - One month [Clause 47(a)]

iv) PAM 2006 - Upon the receipt of Contractors details and particulars [Clause 30.2],

CIDB 2000 - 21 days after receiving Statement of Work Done [Clause 42.9(b)],

PWD 203A - 14 days after site valuation [Clause 47 (b)]

v) PAM 2006 - 14 days from the date of the issuance of Interim Certificate [Clause 30.2],

CIDB 2000 - 21 days from the date of the issuance of Interim Certificate [Clause 42.9 ],

PWD 203A - 30 days from the date of the issuance of Interim Certificate [ Clause 47 (d)]

vi) PAM 2006 - Value of Work Done + 90% Material On Site,

CIDB 2000 - N/A ,

PWD 203A - Value of Work Done + 90% Material On Site