Pan Borneo Highway to be continued as per previous govt's conventional project approach

The construction of the Pan Borneo Highway will continue, through the use of the conventional project approach adopted by the previous government following the termination of the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) contract which took effect on Feb 20 this year.

Nevertheless, the new Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government would study the approach in detail to ensure the project is completed on time and that construction quality is guaranteed.

Speaking at a press conference here today, the senior minister said this will include checks on two cost-saving amounts comprising RM 3.1 billion and RM 2.8 billion respectively, which were announced by two Pakatan Harapan (PH) ministers in the past.

Referring to these two amounts, Fadillah said, "these cost-saving numbers are not that correct but what is more important, is for us to look at the further steps needed to ensure the Pan Borneo Highway is completed according to schedule.

"I respect the changes made by the previous administration. Perhaps they had views and a basis for making the decision. I am not able to say if any change will be made in the future."

Also present was Deputy Works Minister Datuk Dr Shahruddin Md Salleh.