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Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Delays
Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Phase 1A delays stem from technical, administrative and financial challenges, not one party.
In brief
Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Phase 1A delays stem from technical, administrative and financial challenges, not one party. Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Phase 1A delays result from technical, administrative and financial challenges requiring collaboration among multiple parties. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Delays
Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Phase 1A delays stem from technical, administrative and financial challenges, not one party.
Projects Chief Inspector Salleh
Datuk Seri Salleh Mohd Said Keruak said it was unfair to blame the Sabah government alone for delays.
Project Complexity
Over 70% of the project involves upgrading Federal roads from two lanes to four lanes.
Land and Infrastructure Challenges
Land acquisition and utility infrastructure relocation caused significant delays in construction.
Design Changes
Changes to original designs did not reflect actual site conditions, requiring detailed coordination.
Financial Approval Delays
Additional costs from design changes required technical assessments and financial approvals from KKR and MOF.
Solutions Proposed
KKR and MOF should establish faster approval mechanisms for variation orders and financial adjustments.
The short version
Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Phase 1A delays result from technical, administrative and financial challenges requiring collaboration among multiple parties.
