Sabah Pan Borneo Highway progress disputed; PAC to probe project

Deputy CM Joachim Gunsalam says actual progress exceeds the 11.4% in the auditor-general's report, which measured only fully handed-over packages. Deputy works minister Ahmad Maslan says payments are on schedule, and PAC will summon witnesses.

Timeline

1. 18 Oct, 10:06 UTCDCM disputes 11.4% progress figure
2. 19 Oct, 05:48 UTCPAC announces probe of highway management

Top sources

• PAC siasat pengurusan, pelaksanaan Pan Borneo Sabah Fasa 1Free Malaysia Today
• Tiada kelewatan bayaran dalam projek Lebuhraya Pan Borneo, kata Ahmad MaslanFree Malaysia Today
• Sabah Pan Borneo Highway progress higher than 11.4% in A-G report, says DCMFree Malaysia Today
• No payment delays affecting Pan Borneo Highway project, says Ahmad MaslanFree Malaysia Today
• PAC to probe management of Sabah Pan Borneo Highway projectFree Malaysia Today
• Deputy minister: No payment delays affecting Pan Borneo Highway projectMalay Mail
• PAC launches probe into Sabah Pan Borneo Highway after audit reveals delays despite RM10.5b spentMalay Mail