Former Umno leader demands ministry official explain Sabah, Sarawak project cancellations

Former Umno leadership has challenged the decision-making authority of Suriani Ahmad, a key official at the Ministry of Works, over the cancellation of infrastructure projects designated for Sabah and Sarawak. The questioning reflects broader concerns about the scope of power exercised by the ministry official in halting these initiatives without apparent broader consultation. The former leader has called on the ministry's secretary-general to provide a detailed explanation regarding the project cancellations and the circumstances that led to the decision. Questions have been raised about whether the cancellations signal underlying tensions or coordination problems within the ministry's management structure. The controversy highlights potential governance issues in how major development decisions are being made and approved at the ministry level, particularly concerning projects of significant importance to Malaysia's East Malaysian states.