en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 23, 2026, Datuk Seri Shari Saeed, Project Monitoring Director for Sabah State, Malaysia, stated that progress on several key work packages for the Sabah section of the Pan Borneo Highway is encouraging, with significant milestones expected to be achieved within this year. Among them, Work Package 4 (WP4) officially opened a new four-lane dual carriageway section between the Royal Bay Viaduct and the Penoni Viaduct on June 15, 2026. Work Packages 6 and 7 (WP6, WP7) are expected to complete their original scope of works and obtain partial completion certificates by October 2026, while opening the section from the Petagas Viaduct to the Penampang to Sepanggar interchange.
The Pan Borneo Highway is one of the most important infrastructure projects in East Malaysia, connecting Sabah and Sarawak with a total length of over 2,000 kilometers. It holds strategic significance for promoting economic development and regional connectivity on the island of Borneo. The Sabah State Project Monitoring Director's Office is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the implementation progress of the highway's Sabah section.
After an inspection, Shari Saeed stated that Work Packages 3, 4, 10, and 29 are expected to obtain partial completion certificates within this year. The remaining five Phase 1A work packages are expected to be completed successively between 2027 and 2028. Shari Saeed emphasized that project delays would not only increase construction costs but also postpone the economic and social benefits brought by the infrastructure. He stated that he will continue to work closely with all relevant parties to ensure the project progresses as planned. The gradual completion of the Sabah section of the Pan Borneo Highway will significantly improve traffic flow in Sabah and enhance road user safety.
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