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WCT secures US$319.69mn Oman expressway construction deal

Malaysian construction firm WCT has secured a contract worth US$319.69 million (MYR 1bn) for the construction of a 44.75km expressway in Oman. According to a statement, WCT will be undertaking the project through a joint venture with Oman Roads Engineering within a period of three years.
August 30, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Malaysian construction firm 6491 WCT has secured a contract worth US$319.69 million (MYR 1bn) for the construction of a 44.75km expressway in Oman.

According to a statement, WCT will be undertaking the project through a joint venture with Oman Roads Engineering within a period of three years.

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