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Free Malaysia Today
3 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Sabahans ‘numb' over delays in infrastructure projects, says Warisan MP
Kota Belud MP Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis criticised contractors and lobbyists for contributing to the chronic delays in completing infrastructure projects in Sabah. KUALA LUMPUR : Sabahans have become desensitised to infrastructure delays after years of seeing numerous projects stalled or left incomplete, a Warisan MP said today. Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis (Warisan-Kota Belud) criticised contractors and lobbyists for contributing to the chronic delays, stating that many aggressively lobbied for projects they were not capable of executing. 'My message to the contractors and lobbyists is, if you want to submit tenders, be honest about your capacity. 'If you think you can't handle the project, don't lobby for it. Do not create more problems for others,' she said when debating the 2025 Auditor-General's Report Series 2 in the Dewan Rakyat. Last month, Sabah works minister Shahelmey Yahya said physical progress on Package 20 of the Pan Borneo Highway project in Sabah remained low at just 1.6% despite letters of acceptance having been issued eight months ago. In a Bernama report, Shahelmy, who is also the state's deputy chief minister III, attributed the delay to ongoing land and property assessment processes. Isnaraissah also raised concerns over the multiple layers of subcontracting in federal infrastructure projects, saying the system left no actual 'doers' on the ground in Sabah. 'The ones awarded the project hire subcontractors, who in turn hire other subcontractors. In the end, no one takes responsibility and the work doesn't get done,' she said. She questioned the works ministry's decision to use the selected pre-qualified open tender procurement system for Phase 1B of the Pan Borneo Highway project, an issue which was also flagged in the Auditor-General's Report Series 2. The report, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, said open tenders were more suitable to ensure accountability and transparency in the procurement process.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crash at Dartford Crossing causing severe delays on M25 clockwise
A CRASH on the M25 clockwise is causing severe delays before Dartford Crossing this morning. Half-hour delays are expected for commuters on the major link road this morning after a crash earlier this morning, with tailbacks between J29 A127 Southend Arterial Road and the A282. Three mile queues are reported with average speeds of 10mph, with incident reported at the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and traffic building over the crossing. M25 clockwise – one lane blocked just after the QE2 bridge (on the Kent side) following a collision – delays back over the bridge towards J29 (A127). — Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) July 23, 2025
BBC News
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Lane closed and delays on M1 at Luton after collision
A lane has been closed southbound on a motorway near a major airport after a collision. National Highways said it happened on the M1 at junction 10 for the A1081 Luton Airport Spur faced delays and road was expected to be cleared at about 09:45 was expected to return to normal at about the same time, National Highways added. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Roadworks mean delays for drivers for two months
Drivers are being warned of delays for the next two months due to ongoing roadworks. They will affect Higham Road and parts of the A6 in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire. North Northamptonshire Council said the work, which started on Monday and continues until 22 September, would be split into two phases. During this period, the speed limit of 60mph (96km/h) will be reduced to 30mph (48km/h) and closures and temporary traffic lights were to be expected. It said the two planned phases of the work to resurface Higham Road and install new traffic signals were: From Monday 21 July to Friday 29 August: Higham Road will be closed and two-way temporary traffic lights in place 24-hours a day on the A6 along the Burton Latimer/Higham Ferrers interchange From Friday 29 August to Monday 22 September: Higham Road will remain closed, with two-way traffic lights on the A6 only during the hours of 08:00 to 17:00 BST. Outside these hours, the A6 will remain open. Chris McGiffen, North Northamptonshire Council's Reform UK executive member for highways and travel, said: "Once complete, this work will make a significant difference to this particular stretch of the A6 - improving safety for all users. "We understand that any disruption can be frustrating, but the long-term benefits will outweigh the short-term delays." He said the council appreciated residents' patience while the work was carried out. The works along the A6 are part of the Safer Roads Fund, a road safety initiative for local authorities funded by the Department for Transport. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Related internet links North Northamptonshire Council
BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
A6 roadworks in Burton Latimer to last two months
Drivers are being warned of delays for the next two months due to ongoing will affect Higham Road and parts of the A6 in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire Council said the work, which started on Monday and continues until 22 September, would be split into two this period, the speed limit of 60mph (96km/h) will be reduced to 30mph (48km/h) and closures and temporary traffic lights were to be expected. It said the two planned phases of the work to resurface Higham Road and install new traffic signals were:From Monday 21 July to Friday 29 August: Higham Road will be closed and two-way temporary traffic lights in place 24-hours a day on the A6 along the Burton Latimer/Higham Ferrers interchangeFrom Friday 29 August to Monday 22 September: Higham Road will remain closed, with two-way traffic lights on the A6 only during the hours of 08:00 to 17:00 BST. Outside these hours, the A6 will remain McGiffen, North Northamptonshire Council's Reform UK executive member for highways and travel, said: "Once complete, this work will make a significant difference to this particular stretch of the A6 - improving safety for all users."We understand that any disruption can be frustrating, but the long-term benefits will outweigh the short-term delays."He said the council appreciated residents' patience while the work was carried works along the A6 are part of the Safer Roads Fund, a road safety initiative for local authorities funded by the Department for Transport. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
