KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Works (KKR) is taking critically the 13 findings within the 2026 Auditor-Normal’s Report (LKAN) on Part 1 of the Sabah Pan Borneo Freeway (LPB) venture and can use them to strengthen venture supply and the implementation of different Federal authorities growth tasks.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi stated the Nationwide Audit Division (JAN) findings included venture delays, price will increase, weaknesses in planning and non-compliance with laws and pointers.
He stated as of Aug 25, solely 4 of the 35 work packages below Part 1 of the Sabah LPB have been accomplished, whereas the remaining 31 packages are nonetheless below implementation, with bodily progress at 89.01 per cent for Part 1A, 37.58 per cent for WP09 and 23.96 per cent for Part 1B.
“Challenge delays had been brought about, amongst others, by the change within the implementation technique from the Challenge Supply Accomplice (PDP) mannequin to the standard technique, the COVID-19 pandemic, land acquisition points, utility relocation and contractor efficiency.
“The termination of the PDP mannequin in 2019 additionally necessitated a brand new procurement course of earlier than 15 Part 1A contractors had been awarded the packages in 2021,” he stated in a Fb put up.
Nanta stated the associated fee enhance for Part 1A was because of the extension of the venture interval, adjustments in scope, building contract costs, in addition to unresolved land and utility points.
Nevertheless, the present website readiness standing had reached 99.79 per cent for Part 1A, 96.8 per cent for WP09 and 79.43 per cent for Part 1B.
He stated KKR has additionally directed the related officers within the Sabah Public Works Division and the ministry to attend administration and contract administration programs with the Building Business Growth Board Malaysia (CIDB) and JKR Malaysia’s Centre for Excellence in Engineering and Know-how (CREaTE) to strengthen their expertise in making ready Payments of Portions, price dedication and contract documentation.
As well as, he stated the Sabah LPB Steering Committee, established in November 2024, has continued to strengthen monitoring via its website go to programme.
He stated Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has additionally really useful that the committee be co-chaired by the KKR secretary-general and the Sabah State Secretary to reinforce coordination amongst state companies.
— BERNAMA
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