Dubbed "Malaysian-Australian Road Project" (MARP), Telupid became the project's main office. The road was finally completed in 1978, making driving possible between the west and east coast of Sabah with relative ease.
The Malaysian-Australian Road Project (MARP) had its central office in Telupid. After years of work, the road was completed in 1978, allowing for relatively smooth driving between Sabah's western and eastern shores.