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KOTA SAMARAHAN: The long-awaited Pan Borneo Highway is expected to be fully completed by 2026, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof. The project, which is currently 99% complete, faces delays due to issues with pipe relocation in Sibuti.
“The biggest issue at the Sibuti section is the relocation of pipes. Work cannot proceed until the new pipes are installed, which is why progress has slowed down,” said Fadillah.
He added that other sections, such as Jakar and Sarikei, are also near completion. “Despite these minor delays, Pan Borneo can be considered as almost fully completed,” he stated while speaking to reporters at the Sarawak State-level Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) Ramadan Charity Ceremony 2025 at Darul Sabirin Mosque, Kampung Empila, on Friday.
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Focus Shifts to Sarawak-Sabah Road Network Project (SSLR)
With the Pan Borneo Highway nearing completion, the government is now focusing on the Sarawak-Sabah Road Network Project (SSLR). Fadillah confirmed that contracts have been awarded, and the current phase is progressing smoothly.
Meanwhile, the Trans Borneo Project, which will connect the road through Brunei to Lawas and Limbang, is also advancing. Additionally, the government plans to upgrade the ‘red line’ road, which follows the Trans Borneo route but requires significant improvements to meet project standards.
KKDW Ramadan Charity Ceremony
At the Ramadan Charity Ceremony, the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) handed over donations and facilities to 159 recipients, totaling RM27,710,693.90. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of KKDW Datuk Rubiah Wang, KKDW Secretary-General Datuk Muhd Khair Razman Mohamed Annuar, Kota Samarahan Resident Mohamad Irwan Bahari Bujang, and other dignitaries.
Conclusion
With the Pan Borneo Highway set for completion by 2026, Malaysians can look forward to smoother and more efficient road connectivity across Sabah and Sarawak. The focus now shifts to the SSLR and Trans Borneo Project, ensuring better infrastructure for East Malaysia. — UKAS EDITION