MIRI, Jan. 5 -- The contractor previously in charge of the delayed Miri Public Swimming Pool upgrading project has been terminated, Datuk Sebastian Ting has confirmed.

According to the state Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, a new contractor would be appointed by the state government, and the works should resume next month following the new appointment.

"The contractor in charge of the proposed works on retrofitting and the covered outdoor learning areas, involving over RM4 million, had serious delays, and based on an update by the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC), the project had been formally terminated following due consideration and in accordance with contractual procedures.

"This decision was taken...