Kota Kinabalu: Warisan Supreme Council member Chen Ket Chuin @ KC wants the Federal Government to disclose the full list and total value of 14 Sabah mega projects allegedly cancelled after funds were not channelled to the Rural and Regional Development Ministry.
Chen said the allegation, reportedly raised at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, is serious as it involves basic infrastructure affecting Sabahans, including rural roads, hospitals and schools.
“If it is true that 14 Sabah projects involving roads, hospitals and schools were cancelled or stalled, then Sabahans are entitled to know the truth immediately.
“Which projects were affected, where are they located, how much was approved, who failed to release the funds and who must be held responsible. The Federal Government must not paint castles in the air for Sabahans,” he said.
He said the matter cannot be brushed aside as an internal dispute between ministries, Treasury officials or political leaders.
“This is about Sabah children waiting for proper schools, rural communities waiting for roads, patients waiting for healthcare facilities and contractors waiting to be paid for public works. Sabahans cannot be made the victims of federal confusion,” he said.
Chen noted that the Treasury Secretary-General had reportedly denied that funds were being withheld, while the Rural and Regional Development Ministry’s side had raised concerns over payment delays, exhausted allocations and deferred commitments.
“The public is now hearing different explanations from different federal quarters. That is exactly why full disclosure is necessary. If there were no cancellations, say so clearly. If there were delays, explain why,” he said.
He urged the Federal Government to publish the full list of the 14 projects, their district and location, the approved allocation and total value of each, their current status and the reason for any delay or cancellation, along with a timeline for restoring or completing the affected projects.
He said the issue also reinforces why Sabah’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and the 40 per cent revenue entitlement must be implemented without further delay.
“Sabah must have the financial autonomy to build our own roads, schools, clinics and essential facilities without constantly begging for what is already owed to us,” he said, adding that the Federal Government must treat the matter urgently and give Sabahans a clear explanation.
“Sabahans deserve answers, not vague assurances. Silence will only deepen public suspicion that Sabah’s development has once again been treated as optional,” he said.
