 The expressway construction was inaugurated by the Menteri Besar of Kelantan, Tuan Guru Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat on 28 May 2012.The construction of the expressway by the PAS-led Kelantan state government was heavily criticized by the Barisan Nasional-led federal government, claiming that the expressway project was nothing but just a mere political gimmick by the state government.In addition, Barisan Nasional-led federal government also criticized the "wakaf" method being used to fund the expressway construction.