No charges for 1,076km stretch of highway as it’s the only road network across state

Historic moment: Najib signing a plaque to launch the Pan Borneo Highway. Looking on is Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof (right).

BINTULU: The Sarawak portion of the Pan Borneo Highway is going to be toll-free.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak said this was because the 1,076km stretch was the only main artery spanning the state and there were no alternative routes available.