One killed, two injured in crash
MIRI: One person was killed while two others were injured following a two-car collision early this morning near Simpang Bakas, Jalan Pan Borneo, Bekenu. According to Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) station chief Rary Binjie, the collision involved a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle and a compact car. The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Freddy […]
Nanta: Sarawak’s Red Line roads to upgraded in stages, priority is Pan Borneo Highway completion
KUCHING: Repair or upgrading of current roads listed as the Red Line project in Sarawak will be carried out in stages. Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the priority now is to finish the entire section of the Pan Borneo Highway. “The areas which still require work are at Bukit Begunan and […]
Bekenu areas hit by water disruption
MIRI: Excavation work by Pan Borneo Highway project contractors caused a pipe leakage and consquently water disruption in three areas in Bekenu since Saturday. According to the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) on today, instructions have been given to carry out repair work immediately because the leakage had affected water supply in Beluru, Bukit […]
Pansar to contribute to Pan Borneo
KUCHING: Bursa Malaysia listed engineered solutions provider Pansar Berhad (‘Pansar’ or the ‘Group’) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pansar Company Sdn Bhd (Pansar Company) had accepted two letters of appointment for a project related to the development and upgrading of the proposed Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak. The total contract value of the projects […]
Savings from highway project can be used elsewhere
KUCHING: Saving of RM3.1 billion made following the termination of a Pan Borneo Highway project delivery partner (PDP) agreement will benefit the state government. According to Saratok MP and Krian assemblyman, Ali Biju, the savings could be used to implement other infrastructural projects. “The savings is very much needed by Sarawak. We will make sure […]
Highway, Lachau’s chance to grow
SIMANGGANG: The completion of the Pan Borneo Highway will be helpful to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s plan of transforming Lachau into an ‘organic town’. In his statement, Abang Johari explained that agricultural produce from Lachau could easily be transported to Kuching as the highway would reduce travelling time between the two […]
Road development plans for Sabah & Sarawak
KIMANIS: Works Minister Baru Bian will emphasise the three crucial road development plans for Sabah and Sarawak in order to provide better connectivity for the people and to further boost economic development in both states. He said the three key road development were the Pan Borneo Highway Sabah, Sarawak-Sabah Link Road and the first phase […]
Smoother ride on Sibu-Selangau before CNY
SIBU: Those driving home for the forthcoming Chinese New Year celebration can expect a smoother journey when using the Sibu-Selangau road (Package 7) of the Pan Borneo Highway. Pelawan assemblyman Davind Wong said the contractors for that particular stretch of the highway had assured him that 28 diversions would be closed. “When they started constructing […]
Baru Bian unhappy with Miri-Sibu segment of Pan Borneo Highway
SIBU: Works Minister Baru Bian has expressed dissatisfaction with the construction work for Miri-Sibu segment of the Pan Borneo Highway project, saying contractors need to improve the quality of the road. Having tested the Miri to Bintulu road last night and Bintulu to Sibu stretch this morning himself following many complaints from the people, Baru […]
