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The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Phased repairs for hazardous roads to prioritise critical sections
KUALA LUMPUR: The process of repairing hazardous roads across the country will be carried out in stages, with priority given to sections with critical damage, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the Ministry of Works (KKR) has identified nearly RM4 billion worth of repairs needed to address all hazardous roads. However, due to financial constraints, the improvements will be implemented in phases. 'We already have complete data on the dangerous roads and the financial requirements. If we were to repair them all at once, we would need RM4 billion. Since we don't have that allocation, we have to do it in stages,' he told reporters after attending the Gawai Open House @ KKR 2025, held here today. He was responding to questions regarding efforts by the ministry to identify and repair damaged roads following the tragic accident along the Gerik–Jeli stretch of the East–West Highway (JRTB) on June 9, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Nanta said improvements to the JRTB have already been planned this year, involving an allocation of RM55 million. The upgrades include the installation of 385 streetlights and road line markings to improve visibility and safety. He added that the ministry had already identified roads in the worst condition through its existing database, with repair works to be carried out based on urgency. 'We know which roads are severely damaged, and we will prioritise those. Roads that are damaged but not critically will be attended to later,' he said. To support the decision-making process, the ministry is also using the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) method to determine areas that need immediate attention. For the JRTB Gerik–Jeli route, the PCA was conducted from March 13 to May 13, using advanced technologies such as the Multi Laser Profiler (MLP) and Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) Commenting on suggestions to install guardrails at high-risk locations, Nanta said the ministry is open to public feedback, including views shared online. 'We take into account all views — from the public, netizens, and relevant stakeholders. We will evaluate every suggestion carefully,' he said. The Gawai Open House @ KKR 2025 held at Dewan Tan Sri Mahfoz Khalid, was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, as well as senior ministry officials and staff.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Barnama
Phased Repairs For Hazardous Roads To Prioritise Critical Sections
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The process of repairing hazardous roads across the country will be carried out in stages, with priority given to sections with critical damage, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the Ministry of Works (KKR) has identified nearly RM4 billion worth of repairs needed to address all hazardous roads. However, due to financial constraints, the improvements will be implemented in phases. 'We already have complete data on the dangerous roads and the financial requirements. If we were to repair them all at once, we would need RM4 billion. Since we don't have that allocation, we have to do it in stages,' he told reporters after attending the Gawai Open House @ KKR 2025, held here today. He was responding to questions regarding efforts by the ministry to identify and repair damaged roads following the tragic accident along the Gerik–Jeli stretch of the East–West Highway (JRTB) on June 9, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Nanta said improvements to the JRTB have already been planned this year, involving an allocation of RM55 million. The upgrades include the installation of 385 streetlights and road line markings to improve visibility and safety. He added that the ministry had already identified roads in the worst condition through its existing database, with repair works to be carried out based on urgency. 'We know which roads are severely damaged, and we will prioritise those. Roads that are damaged but not critically will be attended to later,' he said. To support the decision-making process, the ministry is also using the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) method to determine areas that need immediate attention. For the JRTB Gerik–Jeli route, the PCA was conducted from March 13 to May 13, using advanced technologies such as the Multi Laser Profiler (MLP) and Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) Commenting on suggestions to install guardrails at high-risk locations, Nanta said the ministry is open to public feedback, including views shared online.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Urgent road repairs prioritised due to limited funds
KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry is prioritising urgent road repairs due to financial constraints, said Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said about RM4 billion is needed to maintain all federal roads, including the East-West Highway Gerik-Jeli stretch. "We have data identifying which roads require attention and the associated costs. To get every road in perfect condition, we would need around RM4 billion. However, due to limited funds, we are taking a phased approach. We prioritise roads that need immediate repair and carry out repairs based on urgency," he said. He was speaking to reporters after the Gawai Open House hosted by the ministry, which was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In July last year, it was reported that the ministry needs approximately RM4 billion annually to maintain all federal roads in the country but has only been allocated around RM1 billion for many years. Nanta said RM55 million has been allocated for ongoing maintenance works on the East-West Highway, including resurfacing, street light repairs, and upgrades to non-pavement facilities such as guardrails and signage, which are now 10 per cent complete and expected to finish by August. On June 9, 15 were killed when a chartered bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students collided with a Perodua Alza along Jalan Jeli-Grik near Tasik Banding, Perak.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
28 counsellors deployed to support UPSI crash victims' families
BESUT: A total of 28 registered counsellors have been deployed to help provide emotional support and motivation to the families of victims involved in the fatal crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Terengganu Umno liaison chief Datuk Rozi Mamat said the initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Besut District Education Office (PPD). "The counsellors, who are certified by the State Education Department (JPN), will visit the victims' homes over the next two weeks according to a schedule arranged by the department. "These counselling sessions are not only for the surviving students but also for the families who have lost their loved ones," he told reporters during a visit to the home of one of the victims, the late Sufea Adela Maslihaizan, in Kampung Air Terjun. Rozi added that the counsellors would submit progress reports on the emotional state of the victims and their families, as well as provide motivation to help them recover. He also said Umno Terengganu has launched a special donation fund to support those affected by the tragedy. "So far, over RM55,000 has been collected, and it will be distributed to all 42 students involved in the incident," he said. On June 9, a bus carrying 42 UPSI students from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus was involved in a crash at Km53 of the East-West Highway in Gerik. Thirteen students died at the scene, while two others passed away while receiving treatment in the hospital.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
KKR preparing PCA report to facilitate maintenance, paving work on Gerik-Jeli JRTB
GERIK: The Ministry of Works (KKR) is in the midst of preparing a report on the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA), which aims to facilitate maintenance and paving work on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) slated to be carried out soon. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the PCA involves the use of technologies such as multi laser profiler, falling weight deflectometer, dynamic cone penetrometer and trial pit. 'The PCA began on March 13 and was completed on May 13. We are doing this (PCA) according to the latest, modern and internationally applicable methods. 'However, all the facilities or methods used depend on the allocations given, especially in building and repairing roads,' he told reporters today after checking out the location of the June 9 tragic bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) at KM 53 of JRTB here. Nanta had previously announced that the crash location was among the sections along the highway that had been identified for upgrading work this year, with an allocation of RM55 million. The minister also said that various initiatives have been taken since 2023 to improve the Gerik-Jeli route, especially on the FT04 Federal Road. Nanta said funds totalling RM80 million were also allocated to cover 55 scopes of work under the Periodic Pavement Maintenance Programme, which aims to ensure that the route on the JRTB is in good condition. 'The Work Order approval will be issued when the scope of work is listed based on the recommendations from the PCA report,' he said. In addition, Nanta said that RM3,585,000 was allocated for the Street Light and Signal Light Maintenance Project involving the maintenance of traffic lights and the installation of solar lights along the JRTB, which will begin this July. He said that the installation of solar lights would also involve the location of the fatal bus tragedy. 'This project is currently in the procurement process by the Perak Public Works Department, and is expected to be completed by the end of October this year,' he said. The ministry also gives assurance that all the allocations provided would be used optimally to ensure that maintenance work at JRTB was carried out efficiently and effectively, he added.
