KOTA KINABALU: The federal Public Works Department should allow local construction companies to form consortiums to carry out the Pan-Borneo Highway projects, says Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Shafie said he supported the implementation of the Pre-Qualification process in the awarding of government projects. “Although Sabah has gone through five prime ministers, the Sipitang phase of the road is still not ready. On the other hand, Sarawak has shown much more rapid progress in the implementation of Pan Borneo,” said Shafie.
“Why are companies in Sabah, which may not have large financial capital such as RM1bil or RM2bil, not eligible to acquire the project? I suggest the combination of local companies to form a consortium,” Shafie said.