AG Report: Sungai Golok flood mitigation project delayed, faces cost and implementation issues
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) has yet to be completed according to its stipulated scope, schedule, cost and quality, according to the Auditor General’s Report 2/2026.
The Auditor General's Report for 2026 has revealed that the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) is yet to meet its intended scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards. Phase 1 of the project was delayed, with an Extension of Time (EOT) approved until July 21, 2027, as opposed to the completion date outlined in the supplementary agreement of August 13, 2024. Similarly, Phase 2 has also faced setbacks due to delays in the procurement process.
The audit uncovered several issues plaguing the project, including inadequate planning, poor inter-agency coordination, scope changes, flawed contract administration, inadequate design control, construction implementation problems, and subpar management of consultants. These shortcomings have led to design modifications, escalated project costs, implementation delays, damage to pump house structures, temporary structure construction, and non-compliance with contractual obligations.
If these issues are not tackled head-on, the project's goal of safeguarding the Sungai Golok basin from floods, shielding residential and agricultural areas, and enhancing security in the border region may remain elusive. Moreover, unresolved shortcomings could exacerbate the financial burden on the government. The Auditor General's Report 2/2026 consists of 15 documents detailing various aspects of government finances and activities.
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