Land acquisition, utility relocation issues must be tackled early, says Shahelmy

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III and state Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya (right) chats with Kampung Sembulan Lama Residents and Welfare Association chairman Osman Omar Khan (left) during the walkabout at the affected area on Sunday (Oct 20).

KOTA KINABALU: Land acquisition and utility relocation issues related to the Pan Borneo Highway project in Sabah must be addressed early during the planning stage, says Sabah Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya.

Shahelmey, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister III, said this was important to ensure smooth implementation of the highway project which would require close cooperation between federal and state government officials.