The previous government’s move to terminate the project delivery partner (PDP) for the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway in Sabah without first securing sukuk or bonds has caused difficulties in implementing the project, especially in terms of financing.

Deputy Chief Minister Bung Moktar Radin said without sukuk or bonds, the financing for the project now had to depend on development allocations from the federal government.

“Sarawak cancelled the PDP but...