People want to know when roads will be ready, says Wee

MCA president Wee Ka Siong urged the government to provide clear information on rural road projects. He suggested the government list allocations set aside, spending amounts, and project statuses. Wee stated that knowing the amount allocated does not address delays and unpaid contractors. He pointed out that over 40 projects worth RM5.14 billion were cancelled, while acceptance letters for RM8.096 billion worth of projects were postponed.

Wee emphasized that villagers want to know when roads will be built, regardless of whether the term used is "canceled" or "postponed." The MCA leader called for a comprehensive list of road projects, including their current status and execution dates. Prime Minister's senior political advisor Tengku Zafrul Aziz mentioned that RM3.7 billion was allocated for rural road projects from 2018 to 2022, while RM11 billion was set aside for 2023 to 2027.

This figure was disclosed in response to claims by Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Minister Mustapha Sakmud. Mustapha claimed that some road projects in rural East Malaysia had been cancelled, with Minister of Rural and Regional Development Zahid Hamidi citing orders from the ministry's secretary-general. Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Aziz later revealed that funds from other agencies were diverted to cover rural road costs, leaving contractors waiting for payment.