KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak remains 99 percent completed, with full completion expected by 2026.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said while most sections are nearly done, a major issue in Sibuti, involving the relocation of pipelines, has stalled progress in that area.
“Work cannot proceed until the new pipeline is completed.
“That is why the progress has been slow. It is expected to be completed by 2026 and other sections are almost done,” said Fadillah.
He said this when met by reporters during the Sarawak-level Santunan Kasih Ramadan Ceremony of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) 2025 at Masjid Darul Sabirin, Kampung Empila here last night (Mar 21).
He also mentioned that while efforts continue to complete Pan Borneo, the government has shifted its focus to the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) and the Trans Borneo project.
“Under the leadership of Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, SSLR Phases 1, 2, and 3 are moving forward, with contract awards already made and Phase 1 progressing well.
“The Trans Borneo route, which connects through Brunei to link Lawas and Limbang, is also a key priority,” he said.
Fadillah said that another ongoing concern is the Red Line—existing highways connected to the Pan Borneo Highway, which follows the Pan Borneo route.
“Some sections fall under the Pan Borneo project, while others are older roads that were completed long ago. However, their standards are not the same. Some roads need upgrading.
“Once completed, we will have good roads, but some will remain substandard. That’s the issue,” he explained.
On the budget allocations for upgrading the Red Line, Fadillah said the matter should be directed to Nanta.
“But he is currently fighting for it,” he added.
