As of Aug 25, only four of the 35 work packages under Phase 1 of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project had been completed. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The works ministry is taking seriously the findings of the 2026 auditor-general’s report on Phase 1 of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project and will use them to strengthen project delivery and the implementation of other federal government development projects.

Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the national audit department findings included project delays, cost increases, weaknesses in planning and non-compliance with regulations and guidelines.

He said as of Aug 25, only four of the 35 work packages under Phase 1 of the Sabah project had been completed. The remaining 31 packages are still under implementation, with physical progress at 89.01% for Phase 1A, 37.58% for WP09 and 23.96% for Phase 1B.