KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 22 -- The Pan Borneo Highway and other infrastructure development projects in Sabah have become 'a tale of waiting' for Sabahans, said Sipitang MP Datuk Matbali Musah.

Speaking during the debate on the Royal Address in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday, Matbali expressed disappointment over the progress of the Pan Borneo Highway project, describing it as 'seemingly endless'.

"The highway was supposed to be the backbone of the state's development, but instead it has become a tale of waiting - never completed, repeatedly stalled, diverted here and there, with potholes patched up like old wounds," he said.

He pointed out that while several road packages have been awarded, many have yet to commence, some have started but rema...