Baru to ensure Pan Borneo Highway stays on track
SIBU: Works Minister Baru Bian says he will personally monitor the progress of the Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak and Sabah to ensure the construction of the mega project is both successful and timely.
He said for the first phase of construction, he plans to visit sites with ministry officials starting from Telok Melano in Lundu up to Miri, before proceeding to the Sabah section starting from Limbang.
Speaking when officiating at the Selangau District Teacher’s Day celebration here on Saturday, he said it is the intention of the Pakatan Harapan (PH)-led federal government to improve the road network system in Sarawak.
“As far as Sarawak is concerned, it (road network system) is still lagging far behind. Although faced with limited allocation, all the development plans will be intensified. I believe the PH government under the leadership of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be able to overcome the constraints left by the previous BN government,” he said.
According to him, the PH government will focus on a holistic approach that is free from corrupt practices and abuse of position on all projects implemented through transparent management and conducted through open tender.
Phase 1 of the 2,325km Pan Borneo Highway is slated for completion in 2021, while Phase 2 is to link the highway to Sabah.
In his speech during the function, Baru said corruption among public servants needs to stop while abuse of power at all levels needs to be given serious attention.
In this regard, he believed that teachers could play a pivotal role in educating the community to become more responsible.
Towards this end, he assured that as Selangau MP, he would support activities implemented for education programmes.
Also present at the function was Selangau education officer Jambai Sayong.
As far as Sarawak is concerned, it (road network system) is still lagging far behind. Although faced with limited allocation, all the development plans will be intensified. I believe the PH government under the leadership of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be able to overcome the constraints left by the previous BN government. Baru Bian, Works Minister