Works Ministry seeks RM1bil allocation for Pan Borneo Highway upgrade, says Nanta


Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

KUCHING: The Works Ministry will request an allocation of around RM1 billion to maintain and upgrade the 'redline' alignment along the Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) project in Sarawak, says its Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

He said the redline refers to the existing original routes built before the construction of the highway, and needs to be upgraded to meet the standards of the mega project.

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