Kota Kinabalu: Some 800 former Sabah Forest Industries Sdn Bhd (SFI) workers are planning a peaceful demonstration today (Wednesday) to protest Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd’s (SESB) move to cut off power supply to their quarters.
Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (SOGDC) and Esteel Enterprise Sabah Sdn Bhd (Esteel Sabah) signed a land-lease agreement for a USD4.39 billion (RM19.65 billion) Green Steel Project at Sabah Oil & Gas Industrial Park (Sogip) in Sipitang – the single biggest investment received by Sabah thus far.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor witnessed the signing ceremony, Wednesday, at the Mini Auditorium, Level 3, Sabah State Legislative Assembly here.
Representing SOGDC were SOGDC Chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan and its Managing Director/CEO while Esteel Sabah by Managing Director Xu Yihang and Director Eng Shao Wei
The State Government has been urged to consult the Pan Borneo Highway contractors on the poor state of the road construction in the state and to reevaluate road concession agreements.
Dr Yusof Yacob, Sindumin Assemblyman, said many tragic accidents occurred as a result of poor road conditions along the Pan Borneo highway, which was left unsupervised by irresponsible contractors.
He took note of complaints from the public on the poor state of road conditions which was riddled with holes resulting from poor construction
“Many people have died in road accidents and suffered serious injuries due to the state of our roads,” he said, noting poor road conditions also damaged vehicles and longer travel time.
Speaking during the debate session of the State Legislative Assembly yesterday, Dr Yusof called on contractors to ensure road are in safe conditions at all times. “Uneven and damage roads needs to be immediately rectified to reduce hazard