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New Straits Times
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Malaysia adopting advanced road barrier technologies to enhance safety
ARAU: Malaysia is adopting the latest road barrier technologies from developed countries to improve and ensure the safety of its road users. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the ministry was closely monitoring global advancements in road materials and technology, particularly from Europe, and assessing their suitability for local use. "We are always looking for ways to improve the performance and quality of materials used in our road infrastructure," he said on a working visit to Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) Pauh Putra campus here today. He added that while Malaysia was keen to adopt new technologies, any materials introduced must first be evaluated based on local conditions, such as weather and road structure. "When new materials enter the market, we take samples and test them to see if they are suitable for our climate. Malaysia experiences heavy rainfall, prolonged heat and has challenging terrain in certain areas," he said. During the same visit, Nanta said construction of UniMAP's multipurpose hall was progressing well, with the RM12.6 million facility now 80 per cent completed. It is expected to be fully operational by July. The hall would provide a dedicated space for examinations, convocations and other major events — functions that previously required rented venues. The project involved the main hall structure as well as supporting facilities, including an electrical substation, waste management unit, pump house, fire tank base and chiller room. The minister also visited two other major developments on campus. UniMAP's new mosque and Islamic centre is 58 per cent completed and expected to be ready by August. The RM32.7 million complex will support both religious and community activities. Work is also ongoing on the university's new School of Engineering building, a RM71.6 million project that began in December last year. It is scheduled for completion by October 2026. Separately, Nanta inspected a road upgrade project connecting Kampung Chuping Bawah Bukit to Guar Musang and Panggas in Padang Besar. The RM44 million project, which spanned three kilometres, included a new bridge, street lighting, utility relocation and land acquisition. It is 93 per cent complete and on track to be finished by July. Keywords: Europe News Technology Malaysia Nst Road Safety Alexander Nanta Linggi Unimap Pauh Putra Related Articles Nation Mar 28, 2025 @ 3:19am Nanta: Overloaded heavy vehicles main cause of road damage Nation Apr 20, 2025 @ 9:14am Govt seeking more allocations for road maintenance not just for Sabah, but whole country, says Nanta Nation Apr 6, 2025 @ 10:46pm AI road monitoring system to tackle pothole safety Nation Apr 13, 2025 @ 9:24am Works Ministry to help assess SMK Lahat's safety after fire
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
KKR reviews road barriers according to technical needs
ARAU: The use of types of road barriers in this country is based on suitability according to technical justification in a specific area to determine the materials that can be used to ensure the safety of road users. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that his ministry is always attentive to the latest materials and technological developments from time to time, with a unit that tests the material samples to determine whether they are suitable for use on the country's roads or not. 'When a new material is introduced in our market, we take a sample to see if it is suitable for our country, because our country has different elements (for example) excessive rain. So what is good in other countries may not necessarily be also good in ours,' he said. He made these remarks to reporters after inspecting the major project currently being developed at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) here today. Also present was UniMAP vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Zaliman Sauli. Nanta said this when asked to comment on whether the Works Ministry (KKR) has plans to replace concrete or metal road barriers with shock-absorbing materials to prevent fatal accidents. Nanta said, for example, on the Karak Highway in hilly areas, a 'roller barrier' type road barrier is used, which is a composite component that is not rigid, but it cannot be used in all areas as some areas have to use concrete barriers. Nanta said, for example, on the Karak highway in hilly areas, a 'roller barrier' type of road barrier is used, which is a composite component that is not hard, but it cannot be used in all areas as some areas need concrete barriers. Meanwhile, he said his ministry, as the implementing agency, has taken note of the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's directive regarding the reconstruction of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Chuping and Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Perlis, which have been stalled for the past 12 years. 'These projects are still at the Ministry of Education level (since they involve schools), and when the time comes, (if) they are sent to us, we will follow up with the appropriate actions as the implementer,' he said. On April 27, Anwar ordered the reconstruction of SK Chuping to begin this year, while the school project must be immediately handed over to a capable government company during the chairing of the Special State Development Meeting with the Chief Minister and the line-up of state and federal government leadership at the Perlis State Development Office. Meanwhile, in a KKR media statement, Nanta mentioned that there are three main projects at UniMAP, namely the construction of the UniMAP Mosque and Islamic Centre Project; UniMAP Grand Hall Project; and UniMAP Engineering Study Centre Project. Nanta said the construction project of the mosque and Islamic centre is scheduled to be completed in August, while the UniMAP Grand Hall is expected to be completed in July, while the UniMAP Engineering Study Centre is slated for completion in October next year.
