KOTA KINABALU: The Pan Borneo Highway, touted as a game-changer for Sabah’s east coast, is encountering delays, with slow progress on key sections despite contractors being appointed years ago.
Work packages 16 through 20, covering the Lahad Datu–Tawau–Semporna corridor, were awarded as early as 2023. However, development remains limited to preliminary works such as land clearing, route formation, and isolated structural activities.
