KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- The decision to cancel five projects in July valued at RM10.6 million that were planned for Sandakan was an act of political vengeance, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng has alleged.

In a statement today, the former finance minister said the projects were a clear indication that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government is out to punish the Warisan Plus state government.

It is understood the projects would have involved upgrading work for 24 bridges, the installation of a sewage system in Kampung Cina Sim-Sim and renovations for a home for the blind, among others.

"Meanwhile, the RM80 million upgrading project for Sandakan International Airport that has commenced is now put on hold, giving rise to uncert...