Highway takeover to have limited impact on Sarawak

Takeover plan: Construction works on a bridge at Simpudu, Sabah, which forms part of the Pan Borneo Highway. The potential takeover of the Pan Borneo Highway by the federal government has created some uncertainties in the market. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The government’s plan to take over the Pan Borneo Highway in East Malaysia is expected to have limited impact on contractors already working on the Sarawak portion of the project.

However, the Sabah portion of the 706km highway will likely see further delay, according to Kenanga Research.