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PAC probes Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project delays despite RM10.5b outlay
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has initiated an investigation into the management and finances of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway following an audit that exposed significant project delays despite substantial government spending.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) announced the formal probe into the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project after auditors identified substantial delays in construction progress despite RM10.5 billion in government expenditure to date.
The investigation will examine the project's management structure, financial controls, and implementation timelines to determine the causes of the setbacks. The highway, a major infrastructure initiative in East Malaysia, has become the focus of parliamentary scrutiny as completion targets have slipped.
The audit findings have raised questions about project oversight and value for money. The PAC's intervention signals heightened parliamentary concern about the project's trajectory and adherence to scheduled milestones.
The committee's investigation is expected to encompass all aspects of project delivery, from contractual arrangements to on-ground execution, with findings likely to inform future infrastructure initiatives in the region.